Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Designit
Job overview
The Research Lead - B2B at Designit leads B2B research activities to deliver actionable insights that inform marketing and strategy decisions, acting as a thought leader within an interdisciplinary team.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves driving research activities including stakeholder interviews, developing research artifacts like discussion guides and journey maps, managing recruitment for research participants, presenting strategic recommendations, and upholding B2B research best practices.
Compensation and benefits
Compensation starts at $55 per hour, with final pay based on experience, interview evaluation, and internal pay parity; no specific benefits mentioned but the company promotes equal opportunity and a positive work environment.
Experience and skills
Requires 6+ years in user and market research with varied quantitative and qualitative techniques, 2+ years in B2B research, strong communication, project management, business acumen, and client-facing experience with executive presentations; a relevant bachelor's degree is required.
Work environment and culture
Designit has a no dress code and a strict no jerk policy, emphasizing an inclusive, user-centric, and collaborative work environment.
Company information
Designit is a company focused on design and research, committed to equal employment opportunity and fostering a positive workplace culture.
Team overview
The candidate will join an interdisciplinary team working collaboratively on B2B research projects.
Unique job features
The role offers the opportunity to lead complex B2B research projects, influence marketing and strategy through insights, and work with a recruitment partner to source participants.
Company overview
Designit is a global strategic design firm that specializes in creating transformative solutions for businesses through design thinking and innovation. They generate revenue by offering services in digital transformation, product design, service design, and customer experience strategy to a diverse range of industries. Founded in 1991 in Denmark, Designit has grown significantly, merging with Wipro Digital in 2015 to expand its capabilities and global reach. Their approach combines human-centered design with technology to drive business growth and improve user experiences.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your 6+ years of experience in user and market research, emphasizing your expertise in both quantitative and qualitative methods, especially within B2B contexts involving complex decision-making.
Focus on showcasing your ability to lead research projects, including developing discussion guides, journey maps, and insights reports, as well as managing recruitment partners to source participants effectively.
Apply through multiple platforms including Designit's corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and chances of being noticed.
Connect with current Designit employees in the research or strategy divisions on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on recent Designit projects, asking about their approach to B2B research, or expressing enthusiasm for their no jerk policy and collaborative culture.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'B2B research,' 'customer journey mapping,' 'stakeholder interviews,' 'user-centric,' and 'data-driven experiences' to ensure it passes initial automated screenings.
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