Senior Research Manager, Sport

YouGov Sport, a global leader in sports data and insights, is seeking a Senior Research Manager to join their team in Melbourne or Sydney, Australia. This role involves managing research requirements for major sports rightsholders like AFL and Netball Australia. The Senior Research Manager will use a hybrid research approach, combining syndicated data tools with custom bespoke research. They will present to clients, develop their competency in using YouGov's tools, and hot-desk onsite as needed. This role offers the opportunity to develop professional networks and work on diverse projects, from evaluating sponsorships to growing women's sport.

Responsibilities:

• Account manage a portfolio of top-tier accounts including AFL and Netball Australia
• Managing complex projects from start to finish either independently or as a small team which includes workshopping briefs, questionnaire design, data cleaning, analysis, and full reporting
• Using syndicated tools to deliver mid and end of season sponsorship reports to all clients
• Creating complex proposals in line with client requirements along with competitive costings
• Data analysis: Utilizing YouGov’s research tools, you will be required to look into trends, conduct quality control reviews and recommend client-focused research solutions
• Keep up-to-date with new data insights techniques and models, including how they are relevant and applicable for the business, whilst seeking to continuously improve existing techniques and models
• Keeping up to date with global and local sports trends and understanding your clients’ business back-to-front

Requirements:

• Minimum 7 years of Market Research experience and a passion for Australian sport are mandatory
• Ability to run custom projects from start to finish including questionnaire design, hypothesis based analysis, reporting with meaningful insight and recommendations mandatory (Q software skills a bonus)
• Strong attention to detail, exceptional time management and organisation skills
• Proven track record of managing junior researchers / interns preferred
• Proven track record of managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Proven track record of independently running client meetings with impact
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to approach and solve problems
• Effective communication skills (written, spoken and presentation)
• Excellent stakeholder engagement with senior-level internal (management) and external (executive/c-suite) stakeholders

YouGov offers:

• Opportunity to work with major sports rightsholders in Australia
• Exposure to a diverse range of research briefs and projects
• Opportunity to develop life-long professional and social networks
• Hybrid work arrangement