Research Analyst

This Research Analyst position at Alter Agents requires a detail-oriented, team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment. The Research Analyst will support a Manager and a Director and will report to their Manager on a day-to-day basis. This position will assist in running market research projects from start to finish which includes coordinating and managing vendors and technology partners to ensure high-quality project execution. The Research Analyst will also be developing data analysis skills, report structuring and storytelling skills, broader project management strategies, as well as client interaction skills. While the Research Analyst will be working with data, please note this is NOT a data analyst position – you will be working with Excel and SPSS, but not SQL, Python, etc.

A successful Research Analyst would excel at the following:

• You are a self-starter and can work independently with guidance from senior staff.
• You enjoy working in a collaborative, team-first environment.
• You are an awesome organizer and skilled in multitasking, as well as balancing multiple projects and priorities.
• You are inventive, resourceful, and willing to learn new techniques.
• You have a desire to continually challenge yourself and aspire to exceed client expectations.
• You are a critical thinker who is naturally curious, with a love for going beyond the obvious and possess the mental agility to look for the best solutions from multiple perspectives.
• You have exceptional attention to detail but can also think about the big picture.
• You are proactive and forward-thinking with a desire to grow in project management skills.
• You have a passion for storytelling through data as well as interest in understanding how consumers interact with brands today.
• You understand the steps of a research project from questionnaire development to analysis.
• You must be able to coordinate with various vendors on questionnaire programming, sample procurement, field management, data processing, and report population.

Ideal candidate will have:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree or above.
• 6-12 months of supplier-side market research experience is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, with a dedication to maintaining the integrity of information.
• Organized, self-motivated, and self-directed.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and prioritize tasks across multiple projects with competing timelines with guidance from senior staff.
• Proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
• Proficiency in Google Suite including Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
• Experience navigating different data sets – from Excel tabs to online data portals.
• Familiarity with multiple online survey environments and online reporting tools is a plus (such as Qualtrics, Decipher, Confirmit, etc.).
• Experience with SPSS is a plus.

Key to this position is an exceptional work ethic, commitment to supporting one’s team, and intense attention to detail. The ideal candidate will be inspired by our fluid and dynamic structure, take advantage of opportunities to fly solo and be open to learning from senior staff. A great sense of humor and easy-going attitude are essential.

Job Benefits:

A career opportunity with Alter Agents offers competitive wages and benefits such as:

• Flexible working environment (we currently have a fully remote office)
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Life, Accident, and Disability Insurance
• Prescription Plan
• Vision Plan
• 401k Plan and Match
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Sick Days and Personal Days

Salary Range:

$50,000 - $60,000 annual salary

About us:

Alter Agents was founded in 2010 born from the idea that there was a way to do things differently – both in our work and in our culture. Alter Agents has become an industry thought leader not only in our approach to research but also in our approach to project management and employee engagement

Articles and papers written by our team have appeared in AMA, Forbes, Quirks, ESOMAR, and other publications. Our CEO and CSO released a book April 2022 that has disrupted how our industry thinks about shoppers and research. We proudly partner with a mix of global clients, challenger brands, government agencies, and startups. Our perspective on the rise of promiscuous shopping informs our research design and brings fresh, relevant insights to our clients. 

Our success is built upon very strong client relationships nurtured through excellent service, attention to detail and commitment to quality. We believe executing quality research is a commodity in our industry. Our attention to partnering with our clients on strategy sets us apart from more traditional research shops. The people that thrive at Alter Agents are ambitious, motivated collaborators who are looking to build something unique and lasting and propel their careers to the next level.

Please note Alter Agents is currently a work-from-home company.