Insights Director, Auto - Remote, US-based only
Role Overview We're looking for an experienced Insights Director to work with clients to create the future based on impactful syndicated research within the automotive sector. This is a hands-on, client-facing role requiring strong quantitative expertise, strategic acumen, and executive presence. You'll take ownership of syndicated projects end-to-end-from brainstorming content and methodology through to delivery-while acting as a trusted advisor to clients and a leader within the business. The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $115,000. If this is not the right range for you, please see our other roles.
Responsibilities
Product Ownership
- Continually challenge our and our clients' thinking by identifying topics, methodologies, and analytical approaches that provide uncommon insight into the future of the automotive industry
- Engage with clients, prospects, and others within the automotive industry to understand key trends and identify knowledge gaps
- Provide leadership on evolving existing syndicated studies, creating new studies, and go-to-market strategy
Project Leadership
- Lead research projects from initial brainstorming through to final delivery
- Design and execute multi-method research projects, including (but not limited to) secondary, quantitative, and qualitative
- Ensure insights are transformative for our clients through storytelling and strategic recommendations
Client Leadership
- Build and maintain strong client relationships at senior levels
- Act as a strategic partner, confidently challenging and shaping client thinking
- Lead presentations with impact
Commercial & Business Development
- Own syndicated renewals among existing clients
- Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts
- Contribute to Escalent's thought leadership and sector expertise
Quantitative Oversight
- Design and oversee quantitative research elements (e.g. surveys, concept testing)
- Work closely with data teams/partners to ensure robust analysis and outputs
- Integrate quant findings seamlessly into broader insight stories
Qualitative Expertise
- Personally moderate a range of qualitative methodologies (e.g. IDIs, groups, workshops, online communities)
- Bring strong facilitation skills, with the ability to engage a range of audiences
- Interpret and synthesize complex qualitative data into clear, compelling narratives
Qualifications
- Must have a bachelor's degree in a related field. An advanced degree is preferred
- Proven product management experience
- Excellent client handling and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to translate insight into strategic, actionable recommendations
- Strong presentation skills, in both virtual and in-person environments
- Ability to lead projects end-to-end independently
- Experience delivering multi-method research (qual + quant)
Desirable
- Experience in automotive research
- Minimum of 7 years of related experience within the auto industry
- Experience/interest in the energy industry, especially EV
- Qualitative research expertise
- Experience with research tools and platforms (e.g., Qualtrics, SPSS, Recollective, etc.)
Personal Attributes
- Curious, strategic thinker with a passion for understanding consumer behavior
- Confident communicator and storyteller
- Highly organized, with strong attention to detail
- Collaborative, but comfortable taking ownership and leading from the front
- Commercially minded with a proactive approach to growth
Benefits and Culture
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Large carriers on a national level (domestic partner coverage included)
- 401k with Company Match - No vesting period; bi-weekly contributions
- Flexible PTO - Feel no guilt in taking off a minimum of 3 weeks of "real" vacation time
- Paid Parental Leave, including adoption
- 12 Paid Company Holidays
- Base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $115,000
- Hybrid/Virtual Work - Virtual-first workforce with employees in most states
Explore our Careers and Culture page to learn more about the people behind the brand: https://escalent.co/careers-and-culture/