Protective Life · 2 hours ago
Lead Associate, Market Research: Distribution Insights (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $140K/yr
10+ years expProtective Life is a company dedicated to helping customers against life's uncertainties. The Lead Associate, Market Research is responsible for directing market evaluation and research projects to create a competitive advantage, delivering insights, and implementing research strategies that inform business decisions.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Primary Market Research Development and Execution – Leads the market research process, including providing guidance to team members and stakeholders on various research methodologies, research study design (qualitative and quantitative) and project management techniques that produce high-quality deliverables and support our ability to use research to have business impact. Directs research execution, analysis and presentation of key insights and recommendations to stakeholders. Manages a system to track participant compensation to ensure the company stays within legal and distributor guidelines
Distribution Trends – Researches how Protective’s products are delivered across channels and how these trends impact Protective. Assesses how competitive strategies and emerging technologies influence distribution. Develops methods for obtaining and maintaining data necessary for research and determine the appropriate qualitative and quantitative techniques for analysis. Performs deep analysis of internal data sources to inform and influence business decisions. Analyzes indirect competition and evolving customer, technological, and regulatory trends
Secondary Research – Oversees the tracking, procuring, and synthesizing of secondary research to inform key business initiatives and address the learning needs of the business. Leads the relationship with existing vendors and identify new resources to assist with market research objectives. Ensures organized and efficient access to secondary data
Strategic Advisor – Develops relationships with key stakeholders including Product Development, Sales Distribution, New Business/Operations, and other teams. Develops learning agenda in collaboration with stakeholders and ensures alignment of learning agenda to broader strategic priorities. Listens to stakeholders, understands their research needs, and drives value for the business through research acumen
Vendor Management – Manages current market research supplier relationships. Investigates and onboards new suppliers as needed
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
10+ years' experience in market research and/or market analytics
Bachelor's degree required
Proven ability to lead team-based research projects, including managing scope, schedule and budget
Facility with a mix of research methodologies
Demonstrated ability to identify key insights by connecting disparate information sources and to translate insights into actionable recommendations
Proven ability to collaborate across business functions to gain trust and influence outcomes
Strong track record working with stakeholders to communicate research methods and findings
Strong understanding of industry products, competitors, distribution channels, and marketplace dynamics
Results-focused, high degree of accountability
Excellent oral and written communication skills, able to communicate across all levels of the organization and be comfortable providing training and presentations
Excellent interpersonal and relationship skills
Highly motivated, extremely organized, and able to independently manage multiple projects
Preferred
Relevant advanced degrees, executive education, and industry designations or licenses
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
Mental health benefits
Employee assistance program
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Short-term disability
Cultural observance day
Contributions to healthcare accounts
Pension plan
401(k) plan with Company matching
ProHealth Rewards
Company
Protective Life
Protective is a holding company, whose subsidiaries provide financial services
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2014-06-04Acquired
2002-10-04IPO
Leadership Team
Richard Bielen
President and Chief Executive Officer
Paul Wells
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
Business Wire
2026-01-05
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