Senior Research Consultant - FRANdata : Job Details

FRANdata is looking for a Senior Research Analyst to join our fast-paced and growing market research, insights, and consulting firm.

FRANdata has more than 30+ years of expertise in researching the franchising business model and providing insights to help our clients operate and succeed. These clients cover the entire spectrum from start-up companies to well-known global brands that have been franchising or serving the franchise vertical for decades.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and lead market research projects for a wide range of business clients all operating in and around the franchising marketplace
• Conduct primary and secondary research to answer strategic, operational, marketing and due diligence questions for business clients
• Delegate tasks, train and support Research Analysts and Associate Analysts
• Present findings and recommendations to C-suite, operations and marketing clients
• Develop new business relationships, scope and propose solutions for clients
• Help grow FRANdata with new client opportunities, new products and marketing ideas
• Publish articles and social media content; respond to media inquiries; attend events and conferences
• Contribute to industry thought leadership on performance standards and best practices

Requirements:

• 3-5 years' experience as a researcher or consultant
• Master's degree in business, finance, statistics, mathematics, marketing, research or related
• Mastery of Excel and the MS Office Suite of tools
• Basic understanding of database concepts
• Experience using visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI
• 2 to 3 years of experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative research and analysis (data analysis, surveys, interviews)
• Must be an articulate communicator with strong oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to work 2 days in person at the Arlington office every week.

Abilities:

• Ability to successfully resolve problems with minimal direction
• Ability to plan, organize and manage deadlines in changing, fast-paced environments
• Independence and ability to take ownership of each project from start to finish
• Ability to work as part of a team and perform under deadline pressure
• Intellectual curiosity
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Common sense approach to accomplishing tasks and reaching the deadline