STRATEGIC CONSULTING DIRECTOR - Maritz Research, Fenton (St. Louis County), MO
Looking for a marketing research strategist to support the retail sector.  Provide targeted industry sector-specific perspectives to acquire and retain business.

Responsibilities - Time Spent(%)
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: (1) Consult with clients to ensure our research is well designed, clearly communicated and kept with current trends in the market research industry to meet their business objectives. (2) Write white papers for Maritz Research's targeted sector to be published as internal point of view documents to generate interest among potential clients and maintain our thought leadership. (3) Speak at industry conferences to further Maritz' presence as an expert in the sector based on issues that are current and relevant at the time to generate interest among potential clients. (4) Represent one of Maritz Research's targeted sectors in media interviews to increase our public relations draw and establish our thought leadership in one of Maritz Research's targeted sectors. (5) Publish industry articles in trade publications to generate interest among potential clients and maintain our thought leadership. (6) Educate the Maritz Research's targeted sector team on updates in the industry to ensure program design,questionnaires, and report drafts reflect an understanding of the client's industry and business issues.  55%

SALES SUPPORT: (1) Participate in face-to-face sales presentation to demonstrate industry credibility in one or more of Maritz Research's targeted sectors. (2) Participate in proposal development meetings with Account Managers and other appropriate staff to assist with the design, development and costing of research proposals. 40%

OTHER: Contribute continuous improvement ideas to Maritz Research's Quality Management System based on experience with operations of research programs. 5%

Qualifications
(1) Eight or more years of experience in retail marketing research. (2) Master's Degree in Marketing Research or MBA required. (3) Advanced competency in research design and analytical skills. (4) Ability to communicate effectively with the clients, project teams and senior management.

Please send resume to mosspm@maritz.com and indicate if you are able to relocate. Visit us at www.maritzresearch.com.