New STL Search: Senior Creative Researcher/Strategist

Overview:
Our St. Louis client is seeking a Senior Creative Research Strategist to help take a unique, well established and growing Marketing Research Agency to the next level. Candidates should have at least eight years of strategic advertising experience in either agency Creative or Account Planning (the ideal candidate would have both) or with a research agency specializing in research for marketing or advertising.

Creative Research Strategists are the achievers of insight and facilitators of alignment. Creatively-trained problem solvers,  strategic writers, creative thinkers.  Creative Strategists are responsible for research design, execution, analysis and deliverables for all projects. They develop and optimize research processes, identify and curate research tools and always seek ways to enhance offerings. With both Clients and Respondents, Creative Strategists approach every element of their work with empathy and energy.
Strategists should be capable of accountability for decisions related to design, execution analysis and deliverables on their projects.

All candidates should be willing and able to travel (up to 33% at times, including international travel); be self-motivators that need little supervision and who can handle the demands of the workflow.

Who is the Client?
Our Client is a St. Louis based marketing research agency, founded in 1998 which has evolved to have only large, loyal global clients. They are comprised of (among other roles) creative strategists – people with advertising agency creative, planning and/or research backgrounds, as well as senior level client-side marketing experience, who specialize in:
• Advertising research
• Brand positioning and brand architecture
• Message testing
• Communication strategy
• New product strategies, ideation, research and innovation.
• Cutting edge digital research
“Don’t Inform. Inspire.”

Why seriously consider this Opportunity?
This is your chance to join a dynamic, growth driven firm that intends to be the best marketing research agency in the world. (Yes, The Best in The World!) If you would like to join an organization making a giant, innovative leap in the category, where you can apply your creativity and strategic skills daily, continually learn about new brands/products while travelling the world…here’s the opportunity. The Client has expanded with the acquisition of another research firm in Chicago. There are additional acquisitions on the horizon. This sustained growth will lead to consistent opportunity for additional responsibility.

Simply put, our Client provides you with everything necessary to have fun while making real impact by doing the best work of your career! If market research is your passion, you must investigate this opportunity (and confidentially contact us).

Our Clients’ Clients?
Their reputation and results have led to the ability to work with some of the largest, most iconic global clients, including:
AB-InBev, British Petroleum, Bristol-Myer’s Squibb, GlaxoSmithKline, Johnson & Johnson, Kraft Foods, Merck, Noven, Novo Nordisk, Nestlѐ USA, Pfizer, YUM! and Unilever, among others.

What Makes This Client Different?
While their focus is strategic and their work is driven by research, their experience is deeply linked with creating advertising. There’s creative advertising DNA in their blood. Their talents and processes are uniquely suited to help their Clients and their advertising agencies transform insight into effective positioning and creative communication. Their approaches inspire creativity and actionable insights.

Our Client has helped many global brands develop and/or refresh their brand positioning and message platforms to ensure relevance for their consumers, differentiation in their categories and motivation to impact brand consideration.

This Client is fueled by individuals who seamlessly balance intelligence with creativity. Critical thinking with common sense. Independent thinking with collaborative spirit.

They have consistently been named one of the “Best Places to Work”.

Please send Bob an email with your resume, detailing your interest in and qualifications for this opportunity as you understand it. EOE