Ipsos in US · 1 month ago
Vice President, Innovation
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$135K/yr - $150K/yrIpsos is one of the world’s largest research companies, and they are seeking a Vice President of Innovation to lead client relationships and team management. The role involves directing market research projects, fostering client relationships, and ensuring high-quality deliverables that drive business growth.
Health CareMarket Research
Responsibilities
Demonstrates extensive knowledge of Ipsos Innovation & Market Strategy focused products and services (concept testing, forecasting, A&U, segmentation, shopper, insights, brand stretch & positioning), including competitive marketplace offerings, in order to identify and propose potential opportunities with existing and new clients
Manages and fosters positive ongoing relationship with key contacts (decision making personnel) at client portfolio
Demonstrates in depth understanding of client’s product, service and strategy and their competitive market in order to build and grow Ipsos credibility and business with client
Anticipates future needs of clients based upon their issues in order to proactively influence Ipsos Marketing product development and delivery improvements
Directs client service teams (including direct involvement and support) to ensure flawless execution of all market research projects from design to delivery
Proactively works with cross-functional department managers and client partners to continuously improve process and ensure their understanding and expectations of current and future client needs
Develops, manages and mentors staff to build client understanding across all disciplines to work process vs. just project orientation, strategic insight and presentation skills
Works with Account Managers to review all proposals, questionnaire execution and presentations to ensure that they are delivering key thinking on business issues
Presents compelling insights to client in a way that evokes confidence and expertise and translates complicated insights in an actionable way that will be relevant to a broad client audience (including research and marketing/brand)
Contributes to and actively manages assigned revenue and profit margin
Qualification
Required
Pro-active, insightful, and adaptable market research expert who demonstrates an advanced understanding of Ipsos business and their clients' business
Demonstrates extensive knowledge of Ipsos Innovation & Market Strategy focused products and services (concept testing, forecasting, A&U, segmentation, shopper, insights, brand stretch & positioning), including competitive marketplace offerings
Manages and fosters positive ongoing relationship with key contacts (decision making personnel) at client portfolio
Demonstrates in depth understanding of client's product, service and strategy and their competitive market
Anticipates future needs of clients based upon their issues
Directs client service teams to ensure flawless execution of all market research projects from design to delivery
Proactively works with cross-functional department managers and client partners to continuously improve process
Develops, manages and mentors staff to build client understanding across all disciplines
Works with Account Managers to review all proposals, questionnaire execution and presentations
Presents compelling insights to client in a way that evokes confidence and expertise
Contributes to and actively manages assigned revenue and profit margin
Preferred
Demonstrates a strong understanding of CPG trends and research methodologies that best suit these sectors
Understands specific client's needs in the context of the broader business issue(s) and is able to design research to address those objectives
Can quickly learn, pitch and execute Ipsos capabilities related to concept testing, forecasting, segmentation, A&U, shopper insights, brand positioning and general research execution
Identifies more effective ways of doing things and works with all levels of the organization to implement efficient procedures
Thinks beyond the numbers to deliver insightful and actionable findings and recommendations
Develops account plan for a specific area of business and leads the team in implementation of plan
Handles a dynamic and changing workload, effectively prioritizing inbound requests
An active participant in helping project teams deliver high quality insights to clients
Benefits
Generous PTO
Healthcare plans
Wellness benefits
Flexible workplace policy
Company
Ipsos in US
In our world of rapid change, the need for reliable information to make confident decisions has never been greater.
Founded in 1975
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2016-11-11Acquired
Leadership Team
Alice Wang
Chief Financial Officer
Jaime Mellen
COO - US Automotive & Mobility Development
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