Manager, Primary Research in London

Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company’s portfolio includes many of the world’s most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Appétit and Wired, among others.

THE ROLE:

Condé Nast is seeking a Research Manager to lead primary research initiatives that drive strategic decision-making for some of the world’s leading print, digital, video and social brands. You will represent the voice of the consumer to help drive strategic decision making at Condé Nast. This role is responsible for owning end-to-end research projects, from design through delivery, and translating findings into clear, actionable insights. You’ll partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders and play a key role in elevating how research informs business strategy. The ideal candidate will have both strong quantitative and qualitative primary research skills as well as be comfortable analysing third party reports to the Director, Advisory & Insights and will be based in our London office, along with working closely with teams out of the New York office.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the design and execution of primary research studies, aligned to the company’s strategic goals, providing a deep understanding of the consumer through the lens of brands and trends
• Own project management across multiple research initiatives, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to translate business questions into focused research objectives, while anticipating future needs
• Work closely with agencies and suppliers, from RFP to fieldwork and analysis, ensuring high quality deliverables
• Contribute to building and scaling internal research capabilities, tools, and knowledge sharing

WHO YOU ARE:

• 4+ years of professional research experience
• Expertise with primary and secondary research methods, e.g. audience profiling / segmentation, brand strategy, market sizing, pricing studies, brand tracking and custom research; hands-on background required
• Experience working with survey programming software
• Ability to synthesise data from multiple sources to develop best data-led stories
• Strong writing skills — excelling at crisp headlines and communicating deep, insightful research
• Strong analytical and strategic sense, coupled with a creative eye and aesthetic
• Proactive and curious, with a desire to learn tools quickly and dig deeper into discovering new and better ways to surface insights
• Adept at navigating complex, global, matrixed organizations and building strong relationships across functions and geographies
• A background in advertising, media, trend consultancy, research agency, or luxury brand is preferred

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.