Research Associate

ABM Research is a qualitative market research boutique with offices in Toronto, New York and Buenos Aires. A majority of our work is conducted in North and South America, although we also carry out multi-market global qualitative research projects for blue chip CPG companies in Europe and Asia. We pride ourselves on serving as a true strategic partner to our clients and applying leading-edge research methodologies.
The Research Associate will be involved in all stages of the research process and will be responsible for the following in the near term:
proposal drafting
recruitment screener development
discussion guide development
focus group attendance and observation
analysis and report preparation
assistance in client presentations
support in client management
He or she will work as a team with senior researchers to develop his or her interviewing and moderating skills and to learn how to think and write strategically.
We are looking for a Research Associate who has the following qualifications:
a minimum of one year of market research experience
past exposure to qualitative research
a Bachelor's degree in Arts or Social Sciences (Master's preferred)
excellent analytical and report writing skills
strong organizational and time management skills
a positive, team-oriented and supportive attitude
strong client service and communications skills
CPG-related research experience is an asset
fluency in French, Spanish and/or Portuguese is an asset
The applicant must be in a position to travel periodically.
If you are interested in applying and meet the job requirements, please submit a resume to Angela McCallum at careers@abm-research.com