Associate Project Lead (Quantitative Research)

Who We Are

Escalent is an award-winning data analytics and advisory firm that helps clients understand human and market behaviors to navigate disruption. As catalysts of progress for more than 40 years, our strategies guide the world’s leading brands. We accelerate growth by creating a seamless flow between primary, secondary, syndicated, and internal business data, providing consulting and advisory services from insights through implementation. Based on a profound understanding of what drives human beings and markets, we identify actions that build brands, enhance customer experiences, inspire product innovation and boost business productivity. We listen, learn, question, discover, innovate, and deliver—for each other and our clients—to make the world work better for people.

Why Escalent? Once you join our team you will have the opportunity to...

• Access experts across industries for maximum learning opportunities including Weekly Knowledge Sharing Sessions, LinkedIn Learning, and more.
• Gain exposure to a rich variety of research techniques from knowledgeable professionals.
• Enjoy a remote first/hybrid work environment with a flexible schedule.
• Obtain insights into the needs and challenges of your clients—to learn how the world’s leading brands use research.
• Experience peace of mind working for a company with a commitment to conducting research ethically.
• Build lasting relationships with fun colleagues in a culture that values each person.

Role Overview

Escalent is poised for an explosive growth phase hence, we are significantly ramping-up operations. Our Quantitative Research and Analytics team that services all of our key verticals is witnessing a significant surge in work volume. We are looking for a seasoned professional with expert knowledge in this field and a Strategy Consulting mindset. The candidate will play an instrumental role in servicing the increased demand without losing time and quality.

Responsibilities

• Project delivery:
  • Design research studies using a variety of primary research methodologies and analytical techniques
  • Lead / participate in telephonic or in-person hypothesis gathering sessions, and moderate client discussions
  • Deliver projects and execute task such as analytical planning, survey analysis, expert interview moderation, generation of insights from research data, etc.
  • Prepare realistic work plans, and lead a team to conduct research as per standard industry protocols
  • Prepare client deliverables (Power Point reports, research instruments, etc.) for quality and consistency with the original scope/ research objectives
  • Develop PowerPoint presentation to assure effective storytelling, and present insights to clients
• Sales support:
  • Support new business development effort with timely materials to showcase our experience and thinking around client problems

Qualifications

• MBA / Post-Graduation from a reputed Management Institute
• 4-6 years of experience in delivering strategic insights engagements across industries involving quantitative research techniques
• Solid experience in leading project-based engagements and delivering findings to senior client stakeholders
• High proficiency in designing and leading engagements for segmentation studies, brand tracking exercises, concept evaluation studies, choice-based task studies, purchase process research, satisfaction, pricing research and any other usage and attitude studies
• Expertise in leading analytical planning for an engagement, developing research instruments, designing survey samples, managing vendors, delivering insights and presenting recommendations to the clients
• Exposure in managing fieldwork using multiple data collection methodologies – Online, F2F, CAPI, Intercept surveys, mystery shopping etc.
• Expertise in using advanced analytical techniques such as Conjoint Analysis, Max- Diff Analysis, Segmentation, Regression, Modelling etc.
• Hands-on experience in using multiple statistical tools such as SPSS, Advanced Excel, other tabulation and analysis tools
• Exposure of managing profitability of accounts, and driving revenue growth through Account Farming and Business Development support
• Hands-on approach and must work as an Individual Contributor as and when required

Explore our Careers and Culture page to learn more about the people behind the brand: https://escalent.co/careers-and-culture/