Director of Insights
Escalent, Inc.

Livonia, Michigan

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Who We Are

Escalent is an award-winning data analytics and advisory firm that helps clients understand human and market behaviors to navigate disruption. As catalysts of progress for more than 40 years, our strategies guide the world�s leading brands. We accelerate growth by creating a seamless flow between primary, secondary, syndicated, and internal business data, providing consulting and advisory services from insights through implementation. Based on a profound understanding of what drives human beings and markets, we identify actions that build brands, enhance customer experiences, inspire product innovation and boost business productivity. We listen, learn, question, discover, innovate, and deliver�for each other and our clients�to make the world work better for people.

Why Escalent? Once you join our team you will have the opportunity to...

  • Access experts across industries for maximum learning opportunities including Weekly Knowledge Sharing Sessions, LinkedIn Learning, and more.
  • Gain exposure to a rich variety of research techniques from knowledgeable professionals.
  • Enjoy a remote first/hybrid work environment with a flexible schedule.
  • Obtain insights into the needs and challenges of your clients�to learn how the world�s leading brands use research.
  • Experience peace of mind working for a company with a commitment to conducting research ethically.
  • Build lasting relationships with fun colleagues in a culture that values each person.

Role Overview

Insights Directors at Escalent lead the development of insights and storytelling and own the data analysis and reporting phases of our work.

There is a parallel path of roles called Project Management that focuses on the project logistics, timing and budget.

At Escalent, the Director of Insights is a leadership role, supervising other Insights professionals while also playing a senior-level project role. This role helps the Sector leader fulfill on the objectives for projects while maintaining strong client relationships. Depending on the account team�s size and needs, this role may take the lead on day-to-day project related decisions and client correspondence. Insights Directors contribute to client retention and growth through consistent responsiveness and delivery of high-quality insights.

Insights & Consulting positions are accountable for:
  • Presenting insights that address the client or industry�s needs.
  • Proper application of analytical techniques & tools
  • Creating client-ready materials on time
  • Sound process & integrity of insights

Responsibilities
  • Lead the development of insights and storytelling and own the data analysis and reporting phases of our work.
  • You will work closely with your fellow team members in other Insights roles, in Project Management positions and Sales & Strategic Growth roles in delivering our solutions in a high-quality manner.
  • You will leverage a variety of methods and tools and will have the benefit of collaborating with experts across Escalent, including our Centers of Excellence like Marketing & Data Sciences for advanced analytics, our Qualitative team, Syndicated & Javelin practices or external partners in Behavioral Science, etc.
  • As you gain understanding of the nuances of the types of projects (methodologies), a particular client, the industry (or industries), and Escalent solutions, you offer consultative guidance to clients and colleagues.

Qualifications
  • Must have a Bachelor degree in a related field. An advanced degree is preferred
  • Minimum of 7 years of related experience within the desired industry or sector
  • Considered �Highly skilled� in analytics functional skillset
    • Breadth of research methodology expertise & experience including survey / instrument design
    • Able to distill findings into meaningful insights
    • Formation of story architecture
  • Highly skilled in all aspects of Reporting (deliverables)
    • Prescriptive / Consultative Writing skills � reports and client communications
    • Data viz / PPT / Excel
    • Autonomous report design / analysis plan
    • Strong presentation and storytelling abilities
  • Ability to effectively lead project insights team
  • Ability to contribute to research design and/or proposal writing
  • Ability to manage a number of client engagements concurrently.
  • High degree of professionalism & situational awareness (particularly related to client interactions)
  • Highly collaborative, capable of getting others across the organization to collaborate

Benefits and Culture
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Large carriers on a national level (domestic partner coverage included)
  • 401k with Company Match � No vesting period; bi-weekly contributions
  • Flexible PTO - Feel no guilt in taking off a minimum of 3 weeks of �real� vacation time
  • Paid Parental Leave - 12 weeks for maternity and 6 weeks for paternity, including adoption
  • 11 Paid Company Holidays
  • Hybrid/Virtual Work - Virtual-first workforce with employees in most states

Growth Potential

From this position, you would have the following options available for future growth/roles at Escalent:
  • Insights Director on a different sub-sector or Industry
  • Director of Insights � a leader of the function, supervising others within an industry team
  • Insights Consulting roles � Individual contributor positions within the Insights & Consulting path
  • Sales & Strategic Growth roles � consultative sales role with incentive plan
  • Leadership of a Sector / Practice � consultative sales over a sector/industry with leadership responsibility & management incentive plan
  • VP, Project Management & Insights � leadership role over delivery teams in a large industry or multiple teams
  • Centers of Excellence � i.e. Qualitative Consultant, Data Sciences
  • Advisory Practice (Javelin Roles) � offering advisory services over a particular sector of an industry (i.e. Wealth, Health Insurance, Payments, Electric Vehicles, etc.)

Explore our Careers and Culture page to learn more about the people behind the brand: https://escalent.co/careers-and-culture/

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.


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