About the job
About Us
At The Economist Group (TEG), our mission is to drive progress and foster innovation, independence, and rigor across our diverse business sectors. We empower individuals and organizations to navigate the complex challenges facing our world through analytical insights and evidence-based research.
Operating in 170 countries, our renowned brands, The Economist, Economist Impact, Economist Intelligence, and Economist Education, deliver valuable analysis and insights to our subscribers and clients, cementing our reputation for excellence and integrity.
The Senior Research Manager will spearhead The Economist’s B2C Research function, acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders to support impactful strategic decision-making. This role involves leading a dedicated team to deliver top-tier research that yields actionable insights into audiences, brands, and market categories.
The primary goal of this position is to cultivate a high-performing team that fosters deep partnerships with senior executives, crafting compelling narratives that drive strategic business actions. Additionally, the Senior Research Manager will re-envision the Research function, leveraging AI to enhance the timeliness, rigor, and impact of insights.
Direct Reports: 3 Lead Researchers
Measures of Success
Qualitative Measures:
- Trusted Adviser Status: The extent to which the Senior Research Manager and their team are proactively consulted on complex strategic questions rather than being reactive order-takers.
- Influence & Relationship Strength: The ability to forge strong partnerships with business stakeholders to understand their core challenges and influence decision-making.
- Insight Narrative Quality and Impact: The effectiveness of storytelling and the creation of impactful narratives that lead to definitive business actions.
- Focus on Excellence: The degree to which the team is recognized as a leader in excellence, setting and achieving the highest standards in quality, pace, innovation, and expertise.
