Description

At a glance

Who: Quantie who's been running the day to day for small to mid-size projects for the last 3-5 yrs.

What: Manage and support quant research projects across various industries 

When: Hiring immediately to support business expansion.

Where: Based in Chicago or the Chicagoland area (Hybrid/In-office).

Office Environment: Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and people focused.

Salary: $80,000–$90,000 (est. base depending on role)

If you're ready to join a team that values people, creativity, and the power of data to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

What we’re looking for

Where Data Meets Humanity (Manager/Sr. Mgr, Quantitative Research)

We're looking for someone who is innately curious about people and looking to grow their career within an innovative boutique culture.  This person will be exposed to top clients and brands across industries incl. CPG, Restaurant, & Tech and will have an opportunity to make an immediate impact on the business, thus helping to shape the future of the team.

At The Sound, we thrive on blending the art and science of insights and seeing beyond spreadsheets to find the human heart in every data point. We're not just crunching numbers; we're listening to the stories behind them. We believe data is a conversation, a window into real human experiences. 

So, if you're passionate about transforming raw data into compelling narratives that resonate with clients, you've found your tribe.

Requirements

What you’ll be doing

• Collaborating and contributing within a core team of quantitative consultants as well as a broader team of qualitative consultants, project managers, and design experts
• Serving as the primary project lead for small to mid-scale research projects, managing timelines and resources to ensure accurate, on-time delivery
• Supporting larger, more complex projects, thinking creatively and efficiently 
• Drafting surveys that range in complexity, ensuring logic and flow are optimized for respondents
• Managing supplier relationships, overseeing programming, data collection, and data processing to ensure data quality and timeliness
• Synthesizing complex data sets, moving beyond “data reporting” to more meaningful analysis, identifying the “so-what” that connects data points to a client’s business strategy
• Crafting narratives to tell human stories that impact the client’s business, including drafting compelling deliverables (toplines, reports, etc.) that distill complex findings into clear insights
• Building strong client relationships as primary point of contact for key accounts, managing expectations and providing proactive project updates
• Collaborating with senior leadership to identify and deliver on new business opportunities, including contribution to proposals and marketing efforts
• Mentoring junior talent and managing freelancers, providing direction and constructive feedback

What you’ll need

• At least 3 years prior hands-on quantitative primary (survey-based) research experience;;
  and a creative and strategic mindset when it comes to data.
• Experience designing and delivering on quantitative-led approaches, such as A&U, Brand Tracking, Concept Evaluation, Copy Testing, Jobs To Be Done, and Segmentation
• Familiarity with design and application of advanced analytics techniques, such as MaxDiff, TURF and Conjoint analysis
• Working knowledge of Excel/Sheets, PPT/Slides/Keynote, and Word/Docs; knowledge of DisplayR, SPSS, Decipher, or similar software  a plus
• Strong writing skills are an absolute must,, as compelling and impactful storytelling is at the heart of our philosophy.
• High emotional intelligence and capacity for self accountability.
• Courage to stand up for what's right, even when unpopular.
• Data-informed decision-making balanced with human-centered values
• High emotional intelligence and capacity for self accountability.
• Courage to stand up for what's right, even when unpopular.
• Ability to obtain a passport for required domestic and international travel.