Research Consultant V

Summary

Lead end-to-end market insights initiatives to influence marketing, retail, and go-to-market decisions.

Design and execute both qualitative and quantitative research programs to understand consumer behavior and purchase drivers.

Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, UXR, Data Science, Creative, and Product teams to define learning agendas and drive decisions.

Translate research findings into actionable recommendations that influence campaigns, launches, and business outcomes.

Support retail and omni-channel growth initiatives, particularly around premium consumer products and shopping journeys.

Operate in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with high stakeholder visibility and strategic influence.

Must-Have Skills

1. 8-10+ years of Market/Consumer Insights experience with strong expertise in qualitative research (quantitative required as complementary capability).
2. Retail / Omni-channel research expertise - shopper behavior, consumer journey, purchase drivers, retail strategy, and traffic generation.
3. Experience researching premium / high-price-point consumer products (hardware, luxury, tech, consumer products; not low-ticket categories).
4. Proven ability to influence marketing strategy, product launches, and business decisions through insights.
5. Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
6. Familiarity with AI tools and AI-enabled workflows; exposure to AI or practical AI application preferred.
7. Strong executive storytelling and presentation skills to communicate insights and recommendations.

Nice-to-Have Skills

1. Experience with Social Listening and analyzing market conversation trends.
2. Background from companies or industries similar to consumer tech, premium hardware, luxury retail, fashion, beauty, eyewear, CPG.
3. Demonstrated experience integrating AI into research workflows to improve efficiency and outcomes.
4. Knowledge of responsible AI practices and AI quality standards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) Retirement plan
• ...and much more!

Equal Employment Opportunity

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.