Director, Quantitative Strategy

Sago, formerly Schlesinger Group, is the global research and data partner that connects human answers to business questions. Combining our legacy of impact, global reach, and innovative spirit, we enable our clients to solve business problems through extensive audience access and an adaptive range of qualitative and quantitative solutions. We help our clients understand what their customers want and demand — empowering them to make decisions with confidence. As a partner to our clients, their clients, and the industry, Sago seamlessly connects businesses to key insights.

Aspen Finn is a strategic insights consultancy within Sago. We use our expertise, cognitive framework, and the advantage of human nature to reveal the consumer stories that matter most. We know that to understand what people think, we must understand how they think, and this insight is what allows our clients to drive growth with confidence.

We’re a team of thinkers and doers. We believe the place where you spend a big portion of your week should be an enjoyable one—which is why we emphasize a positive attitude, encourage professional development, and push ourselves to never stop learning.

Purpose of the Role:

The Director, Quantitative Strategy, is responsible for the management and coordination full-service quantitative research projects. The position may have direct management responsibilities for an individual or team as our quantitative practice grows.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Direct and coordinate all aspects of a quantitative research projects from questionnaire writing, analysis, and interpretation of results to report writing
• Liaise with internal operations as their main point of contact to ensure projects meet the clients’ objectives in a timely and cost effective manner

• Utilize qualitative research to design quantitative surveys and to combine multiple research phases into a single integrated analysis and story
• Understand clients’ business needs and translate into research objectives
• Use research findings to develop actionable recommendations that help our clients meet their business goals
• Manage and develop staff to support our quantitative practice, as applicable

Requirements

Successful Candidates Will:

• Possess research experience and fluency when designing, analyzing, and delivering quantitative research
• Be adaptive – able to respond to changes in the marketplace and the changing needs of our clients
• Be proactive – comfortable suggesting new or improved ways to design and conduct research
• Be open – eager to try new things and learn new ways of doing things

• Be quality-obsessed with diligent attention to detail
• Be solutions-orientated, focused on how to solve issues rather than on problems alone
• Think critically, creatively and with confidence to address client needs
• Work with integrity and uphold our organizational values
• Be highly organized and results-orientated

Required Expertise:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, advanced degree in quantitative methods, statistics, mathematics, psychology, or related field desirable
• 5+ years of experience working in a quantitative market research or transferable environment
• Experience managing an individual contributor or team
• Extensive knowledge of supplier-side quantitative research methods and practices

• Advanced analytics and qualitative research knowledge a plus
• Expert written and oral communication
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• This position Is US-based and open to fully remote candidates