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Research Expert

QualtricsChicago, Illinois, United StatesOnsite
At Qualtrics, we create software the world’s best brands use to deliver exceptional frontline experiences, build high-performing teams, and design products people love. But we are more than a platform—we are the creators and stewards of the Experience Management category serving over 18K clients globally. Building a category takes grit, determination, and a disdain for convention—but most of all it requires close-knit, high-functioning teams with an unwavering dedication to serving our customers.
When you join one of our teams, you’ll be part of a nimble group that’s empowered to set aggressive goals and move fast to achieve them. Strategic risks are encouraged and complex problems are solved together, by passing the mic and iterating until the best solution comes to light. You won’t have to look to find growth opportunities—ready or not, they’ll find you. From retail to government to healthcare, we’re on a mission to bring humanity, connection, and empathy back to business. Join over 5,000 people across the globe who think that’s work worth doing.

Research Expert


Why We Have This Role 


In this role, you will be part of the growing Qualtrics market research community that helps some of the world’s top minds take their research to the next level. You'll be challenged in partnership with a Research Manager to come up with new and creative solutions to our clients’ most difficult research needs.The Research Expert plays a key role during the all or part of the lifecycle of impactful research projects for strategically important clients.

How You'll Find Success 


  • Establishing and maintaining trusting relationships with clients, where they seek your thought-leadership and perspective on research goals
  • Delivering insights that clients leverage to make critical business decisions
  • Owning a portfolio of projects independently, with support from junior team members
  • Managing initiatives with effective project management and exceptional organizational skills
  • Delighting clients as measured by customer satisfaction and repeat business

How You'll Grow 


  • Opportunity to expand your project management skills, gain in-depth knowledge of research methodologies, and enhance your leadership abilities.
  • Structured Promotion Process
  • Career Action Planning with Manager

Things You'll Do 


  • Work with clients to define and document stakeholder’s business requirements, understand key business challenges, and develop the customer’s vision into a value-based solution.
  • Create and execute goal-driven account/program plans and provide direct oversight of assigned account portfolio. This includes setting clear project & timeline expectations with clients, managing support assignment, identifying risks & issues, and overseeing execution throughout all stages of projects.
  • Provide polished and timely client communication and responsive follow through on all issues, actions, and escalations.
  • Ensure customer health and help to expand within existing accounts as program needs mature from the delivery of our key offerings.
  • Provide proactive thought leadership and contribute to a growing knowledge network of best practices and methodologies that improve the effectiveness of our team and the information available to our clients.

What We're Looking For On Your Resume 


  • A minimum of 1 year within the custom Market Research industry
  • Research experience with a wide array of product, services, brand, and advertising research methodologies
  • Experience leading complex research projects (from design through analysis)
  • Track record of success in building customer relationships at multiple levels of a clients’ organization
  • Analytical skills with experience in statistical modeling and analysis.
  • Proficient with Microsoft suite (Excel, PowerPoint) and Google suite (Sheets, Slides)
  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in business, mathematics, or the sciences.
  • Comfortable in a fast-pace, unstructured, and highly competitive environment
  • Ability to communicate clearly and pleasantly through both written and spoken mode
  • Proficiency in English (written & oral)

What You Should Know About Our Team


Our Edge Research Services team is a collaborative and supportive group of professionals dedicated to delivering high-quality results to our clients. We foster a culture of open communication, innovation, and knowledge sharing. You will have the opportunity to work closely with subject matter experts and contribute to groundbreaking research initiatives.

Our Team's Favorite Perks And Benefits


  • Work-life integration: frequent office events, team outings, and happy hours
  • Qualtrics Experience Program: $1,500 for an experience of your choosing (eligible after a year)
  • Creative office design fostering innovation and collaboration
  • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, etc.)

The Qualtrics Hybrid Work Model:

Our hybrid work model is elegantly simple: we all gather in the office three days a week; Mondays and Thursdays, plus one day selected by your organizational leader. These purposeful in-person days in thoughtfully designed offices help us do our best work and harness the power of collaboration and innovation. For the rest of the week, work where you want, owning the integration of work and life.
Qualtrics is an equal opportunity employer meaning that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.​​​​​​​Applicants in the United States of America have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family & Medical Leave Act, Equal Opportunity Employment, Employee Polygraph Protection ActQualtrics is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals.

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Life at Qualtrics

How do you turn a customer into a fanatic An employee into an ambassador A product into an obsession A brand into a religion With experiences. The write-home, tell-everyone-you-know kind of experiences. Qualtrics Experience Management (XM) is the only software platform that helps brands continually assess the quality of their four core experiencescustomers, employees, products, and brands. With Qualtrics XM, organizations can be at every meaningful touchpoint, for every experience, and predict which changes will resonate most with stakeholders. At Qualtrics, our mission is to close the experience gap.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Competitive salaries based on industry standards and individual performance.2. Performance-based bonuses tied to our company's success and your personal achievements.3. Annual experience bonus of $1,500 that can be used for an experience or skill development opportunity of your choice.4. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, and wellness reimbursement programs.5. Gym membership discounts and access to onsite fitness facilities.6. Work-life integration with flexible work arrangements and a supportive office environment that encourages collaboration and creativity.7. A commitment to inclusion by providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, ensuring equal opportunities for all employees.8. Our hybrid work model allows you the flexibility to choose between working from home or in-office two days per week based on your preference.9. We believe that our team's diversity and unique skill sets are key drivers of success, as we strive towards delivering exceptional results for our clients while fostering a culture of growth and innovation.10. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our continuous improvement efforts, process optimization initiatives, and strategic risk-taking approach that encourages complex problem solving within collaborative teams.
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