Senior Market Research Specialist

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Market Research Specialist based in the United States.

The Senior Market Research Specialist will play a critical role in transforming customer, market, and competitive data into actionable business insights. This position supports strategic decisions across marketing, product, and go-to-market teams within a fast-growing technology environment. The role combines hands-on research execution, analytical expertise, and storytelling capabilities to uncover market opportunities. You will design and deliver research initiatives that improve customer understanding, strengthen positioning, and guide product strategy. Working across global teams, you will help translate complex market dynamics into clear recommendations that drive business growth. This is an opportunity for an experienced research professional to leverage modern analytics and AI-powered tools to accelerate insight generation and impact.

Accountabilities:: The Senior Market Research Specialist is responsible for leading market research initiatives, developing competitive intelligence, and delivering insights that influence strategic business decisions. The role requires a combination of research expertise, analytical thinking, and the ability to communicate findings effectively across cross-functional teams.

Conduct qualitative and quantitative primary market research to support marketing, product, and go-to-market strategies.

Design surveys, interview guides, and research frameworks that generate reliable and actionable insights.

Analyze research data using tools such as Excel and Power BI to identify customer needs, buying behaviors, adoption challenges, and emerging trends.

Extract themes and insights from qualitative feedback, customer responses, and open-ended research data.

Build competitive intelligence across compliance technology, tax solutions, and related software markets, including competitor positioning and messaging analysis.

Combine secondary research, industry reports, regulatory updates, and internal performance data to provide a complete market perspective.

Translate market findings into compelling narratives, recommendations, and presentations for business stakeholders.

Collaborate with external research partners to manage project timelines, quality standards, and research deliverables.

Partner with marketing, product, sales, analytics, and commercial teams to ensure insights are effectively applied.

Leverage AI-powered tools to accelerate research workflows, improve data synthesis, support qualitative analysis, and enhance stakeholder-ready outputs.

Continuously identify opportunities to improve research processes, efficiency, and the quality of insights delivered.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate brings extensive market research experience, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to connect customer insights with business outcomes. This role requires a strategic mindset, excellent communication skills, and comfort working in a technology-driven environment.

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, economics, social sciences, or a related field.

7+ years of hands-on experience conducting qualitative and quantitative primary market research.

Proven experience designing surveys, analyzing research findings, and translating data into business recommendations.

Strong proficiency with Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Experience using Qualtrics or similar survey platforms.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify patterns, trends, and actionable insights.

Excellent storytelling and presentation abilities, including communicating complex findings to diverse audiences.

Experience developing competitive intelligence and understanding market dynamics.

Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a global SaaS or technology environment.

Experience using AI tools and emerging technologies to improve research efficiency, data analysis, and insight delivery.

Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail and quality.

Benefits:

Competitive compensation package with potential bonus eligibility.

Remote work opportunity within the United States.

Paid time off and paid parental leave.

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical, life, and disability insurance options.

Inclusive workplace culture focused on diversity, equity, and belonging.

Employee resource groups supported by leadership sponsorship.

Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and career development.

Opportunity to work in an innovative, AI-focused technology environment.

Exposure to global markets, advanced analytics, and strategic business initiatives.

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