[Remote] Principal Research Consultant - Brand Tracking

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Numerator is a leading company in research solutions, and they are seeking a Principal Research Consultant to lead brand tracking engagements. This role involves providing strategic oversight, managing client communication, and ensuring high-quality outcomes across various projects.ResponsibilitiesLead and provide senior-level guidance and executive-level consulting to the client and project team to drive the successful implementation of Numerator’s tracking-focused research projects and ensure excellence throughout the project experienceAccountable for ensuring high-quality outcomes across tracking engagements output quality and delivery of strategic activation workshopsProvide strategic direction across key phases of tracking engagements, including client communication, questionnaire design, deliverable storytelling, and activation; partnering with project teams who lead day-to-day executionLead or support key client moments (e.g., kickoffs, presentations, activation workshops, roadmap planning) based on engagement needsUnderstand client’s strategic business and research needs; ensure project success by working toward an optimal outcome for both the client and NumeratorDemonstrate and provide consultation on research design and delivery best practices for strategic tracking engagements both within the team and with clients directlyCollaborate with clients and our methodology experts/statisticians and direct the dedicated account team to enable project success, with a goal of continued Numerator-Client partnershipMaintain knowledge of Numerator’s Insights panel data and platform functionality, in order to partner for successful integration with panel data or transition of a project to the panel consulting teamDrive the health of Numerator’s tracking business, including building best practices for Numerator’s tracking productsInfluence the strategic direction and evolution of Numerator’s brand tracking solutions, including methodology, and innovation roadmapAct as a thought leader in brand and strategic tracking, contributing to internal knowledge development and external market differentiationSkills12+ years of quantitative research experienceHands-on experience designing and leading strategic tracking engagements (e.g., brand health tracking)Excellent written, verbal and presentation skillsExperience with CPG or Retail clients and leading strategic research from the vendor sideCommercial acumen and an ability to work with clients of all levels of seniorityCapable of overseeing multiple projects at any given timeEntrepreneurial focus to thrive within our growth-oriented environment, with a client orientation that contributes to our ability to act as a trusted advisorAbility to think strategically about client business issues, and design research and build story-focused reports to address those business issuesAnalytical and strategic mindset with a penchant for strong data visualization and delivering strong recommendations and actionable insights to empower our clientsProven ability to work collaboratively in a remote team environmentKnowledge of panel data, and the ability to combine multiple data sources into seamless resultsTravel, as required, to support the above responsibilitiesExperience with AI skill - and process-building (with Claude, ChatGPT, or both) a plus; interest in building with these tools a mustBenefitsBonusCompany OverviewNumerator is a data and tech company that provides advanced technology for consumers to understand the market research industry. It was founded in 1990, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://numerator.com.Company H1B SponsorshipNumerator has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2025, 3 in 2024, 4 in 2023, 10 in 2022, 2 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.