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Job Title: Research Director
Department: Customer Loyalty
Location: New York, NY
Job Code: RD–CSL-MPLS

Company Summary:

GfK ARBOR, GfK Custom Research Inc. (CRI), GfK Caribou Lake, GfK NOP, GfK Automotive and GfK Research Dynamics have now come together to form GfK Custom Research North America.

Headquartered in New York, GfK Custom Research North America is part of the GfK Group, a global leader in market research.  Its activities cover the three business sectors of Custom Research, Retail and Technology and Media. The GfK Group achieved sales of 1,112.2 million euros in financial year 2006. The Group has 115 companies covering over 90 countries. Of a total of approximately 8,760 employees (as of September 30, 2007), 80% are based outside Germany.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Research Director works closely with the Senior Research Director and Account Management to deliver excellent study design, implementation, and analysis in order to meet client needs. The objective of the Research Director is to effectively lead all assigned studies in order to deliver them on time and on budget.  The Research Director also assists Account Management in the preparation of proposals for clients.

  • Ensures studies are completed accurately, on time, and on budget.
  • Responsible for the full range of project steps from estimating and confirmation letters to acting as the key interface with the Research Analyst and with Marketing Services.
  • Builds client loyalty to GfK by delivering exceptional research with exceptional service, and builds strong client relationships as the primary contact on assigned accounts.
  • Effectively manages and leads project team members to achieve desired outcomes.

Experience & Skill Responsibilities:

  • 6 - 8 years related work experience marketing research or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Must possess excellent communication skills.
  • This person must have proven research design skills.
  • People interaction: Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Presenting: Must have ability to present project results to clients.
  • Will need an appreciation of computer systems and a good knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Education:

BA/BS in Marketing or equivalent, MS desirable

Application Procedures:

We offer a very competitive salary commensurate with your experience and a full benefits package. Please submit your resume and cover letter via email to hr.mn@gfk.com. Your submission must include Job Code "RD–CSL-MPLS” in the subject line of your email and provide salary requirements in order to be considered.

EOE/M/F/D/V