Careers

Join the Vision Critical team 

Data Analyst
Toronto

As the Data Analyst, you will serve the department’s internal researchers with client data requests

• Weighting data
• Sample balancing for panels
• Running scripts for the production of cross tabulations and banner reports
• Various other ad hoc data manipulation tasks

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) with a specialty in statistics (math, science, or computer science). 
• Strong customer service orientation
• Good organizational skills
• A true passion for numbers!
• A detail oriented nature is a must. 

• Working experience with SPSS
• Strong working knowledge of excel

Market Research Associate
Toronto

This is a great opportunity to learn from some of the best senior level market researchers in the industry, and grow your career with us! You will assist on managing custom research projects including questionnaire design, sample selection, coordinating programming needs, data collection and analysis. 

Are you a multi-talented, innovative person?  Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding position where you can not only contribute to, but create the future of your company?  Then keep reading…

Angus Reid Strategies™ is a group of the best and brightest thinkers that help organizations answer the big questions using the latest technology and market research techniques. For clients this means a new freedom to engage consumers and for respondents, it's about being emancipated from the tedium and confines of traditional survey research. The organization is led by Angus Reid, who for over 30 years has worked with public and private sector organizations throughout North America.  Core to our success is hiring the best talent.  Great companies aren’t created in the boardrooms; they’re created by hiring the sharpest minds.  Our professionals possess passion, broad experience and a “whatever it takes” attitude.  We are looking for people with a passion for research, technology and design. Our growth has created opportunities for a:
 

Market Research Manager
Chicago

This is a unique opportunity to learn from and work with some of the best senior level researchers, consultants and analysts in the industry – providing strategic insight and research to long-term clients who actually value your perspectives and expertise.  As a new member of our freshly minted Chicago practice, you will have the opportunity to grow your career as our office grows.  You will be involved in strategic research initiatives form start to finish including proposals, design, analysis and recommendations.

The ideal candidate will have a university degree with a minimum two years experience in research.  Experience on the full service supplier side of research is a definite advantage.  You have proven experience and/or education in both quantitative and qualitative methodologies including questionnaire design, analysis and project management.  You have a reputation for creativity, are known for your attention to detail, the ability to see the story in the numbers, and for superior communication and client management skills.  You are an out-of-the box thinker that doesn’t stand for mediocrity or status quo.  Experience in the consumer packaged goods, technology, telecommunications, entertainment and/ or digital media sectors would be key assets.

Please send in confidence your resume in PDF form to careers@angus-reid.com.  Visit us online at www.angusreidstrategies.com

Join the Vision Critical Team

Vision Critical is a team of researchers and technologists that look at customer insight from entirely new and beautifully quantifiable angles. We help 25% of the world’s top brands make informed decisions not based on anecdotes, or best-guesses, or opinion—but on fact. We help companies discover and amplify what moves their biggest fans.

Our team, headed by industry icon Angus Reid, leads the world in interactive research. We’re growing fast, developing cutting-edge technology and research techniques that bring clients the insight they need to get inspired, be innovative and make bankable decisions.

We reward self-starters, firecrackers, collaborators and life enthusiasts. We can’t abide stagnancy or bureaucracy. We thrive on change and ambitious goals.

Our growth has created an opportunity in our New York office for a: 

Market Research Manager - Health Practice
New York

This is a unique opportunity to learn from and work with some of the best senior level researchers, consultants and analysts in the industry – providing strategic insight and research to long-term clients who actually value your perspectives and expertise.  As a new member of our Health practice, you will have the opportunity to grow your career as our business grows.  You will be involved in strategic research initiatives form start to finish including proposals, design, analysis and recommendations.

The ideal candidate will have a university degree with a minimum two years experience in research.  Experience on the full service supplier side of research is a definite advantage.  You have proven experience and/or education in both quantitative and qualitative methodologies including questionnaire design, analysis and project management.  You have a reputation for creativity, are known for your attention to detail, the ability to see the story in the numbers, and for superior communication and client management skills.  You are an out-of-the box thinker that doesn’t stand for mediocrity or status quo.  Experience in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industries would be key assets.

If you are interested in catapulting your career to the next level we invite you to apply online at www.visioncritical.com or email your resume to careers@visioncritical.com
 

Are you a multi-talented, innovative person?  Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding position where you can not only contribute to, but create the future of your company?  Then keep reading…

Angus Reid Strategies™ is a group of the best and brightest thinkers that help organizations answer the big questions using the latest technology and market research techniques. For clients this means a new freedom to engage consumers and for respondents, it's about being emancipated from the tedium and confines of traditional survey research. The organization is led by Angus Reid, who for over 30 years has worked with public and private sector organizations throughout North America.  Core to our success is hiring the best talent.  Great companies aren’t created in the boardrooms; they’re created by hiring the sharpest minds.  Our professionals possess passion, broad experience and a “whatever it takes” attitude.  We are looking for people with a passion for research, technology and design. Our growth has created opportunities for a:

Market Research Manager, Financial Services
New York

This is a unique opportunity to learn from and work with some of the best senior level researchers, consultants and analysts in the industry – providing strategic insight and research to long-term clients in the Financial Services sector.  As a member of our successful New York practice, you will have the opportunity to grow your career as our office grows.  You will be involved in strategic research initiatives form start to finish including proposals, design, analysis and recommendations.

The ideal candidate will have a university degree with a minimum two years experience in research.  Experience on the full service supplier side of research is a definite advantage.  You have proven experience and education in both quantitative and qualitative methodologies including questionnaire design, analysis and project management.  You have a reputation for creativity, are known for your attention to detail, the ability to see the story in the numbers, and for superior communication and client management skills.  You are an out-of-the box thinker that doesn’t stand for mediocrity or status quo.  Experience in the financial sector would be a key asset.

Please send in confidence your resume in PDF form to careers@angus-reid.com.  Visit us online at www.angusreidstrategies.com

Join the Vision Critical Team

Vision Critical is a team of researchers and technologists that look at customer insight from entirely new and beautifully quantifiable angles. We help 25% of the world’s top brands make informed decisions not based on anecdotes, or best-guesses, or opinion—but on fact. We help companies discover and amplify what moves their biggest fans.

Our team, headed by industry icon Angus Reid, leads the world in interactive research. We’re growing fast, developing cutting-edge technology and research techniques that bring clients the insight they need to get inspired, be innovative and make bankable decisions.

We reward self-starters, firecrackers, collaborators and life enthusiasts. We can’t abide stagnancy or bureaucracy. We thrive on change and ambitious goals.

Our growth has created an opportunity in our office for a:

Senior Research Manager - Health Practice
Toronto

This is a unique opportunity to learn from and work with some of the best senior level researchers, consultants and analysts in the industry – providing strategic insight and research to long-term clients who actually value your perspectives and expertise. As a new member of our Health practice, you will have the opportunity to grow your career as our business grows. You will be involved in strategic research initiatives form start to finish including proposals, design, analysis and recommendations. 

Join the Vision Critical team

Vision Critical is a team of researchers and technologists that look at customer insight from entirely new and beautifully quantifiable angles. We help 25% of the world’s top brands make informed decisions not based on anecdotes, or best-guesses, or opinion—but on fact. We help companies discover and amplify what moves their biggest fans.

Our team, headed by industry icon Angus Reid, leads the world in interactive research. We’re growing fast, developing cutting-edge technology and research techniques that bring clients the insight they need to get inspired, be innovative and make bankable decisions.
We reward self-starters, firecrackers, collaborators and life enthusiasts. We can’t abide stagnancy or bureaucracy. We thrive on change and ambitious goals.
Let’s talk. Our growth has created an opportunity in our Toronto office for a:

Vice President - Market Research, Retail Practice
Toronto

As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to create and grow our leading organization.  You will play a key role in identifying and developing new business opportunities in the Retail sector.  You will provide superior research and service to our clients while nurturing relationships.  This is a hand’s on role – you will be the one to conceptualize, manage, analyze and provide strategic recommendations for all of your projects. 

The ideal candidate will have a university degree (graduate degree is preferred) with a minimum of 8 years of Retail industry experience on both the client and supplier side of market research.  You have experience in both quantitative and qualitative methodologies including design, analysis, implementation and project management, as well as proven business development experience and results.  Having a depth of market research experience, you are known for providing high-level, strategic consultation to your clients, demonstrated communication skills to successfully converse with clients, and superior analytical abilities with a strong project management background. You are a respected leader and mentor to junior researchers.

Great companies aren’t created in the boardrooms of investment banks; they’re created by hiring the sharpest minds.  Our research professionals possess passion, broad experience and a ‘whatever it takes’ attitude. If this is you, then we invite you to send your resume in confidence to Kathy Enros, Senior Vice President Human Resources, at kathy.enros@visioncritical.com

Visit us online at www.visioncritical.com

Join the Vision Critical team

Vice President, Market Research - Health Practice
Toronto

As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to create and grow our leading organization. You will play a key role in identifying and developing new business opportunities in the Health sector. You will provide superior research and service to our clients while nurturing relationships. This is a hand’s on role – you will be the one to conceptualize, manage, analyze and provide strategic recommendations for all of your projects. 

Are you a multi-talented, innovative person?  Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding position where you can not only contribute to, but create the future of your company?  Then keep reading…

Angus Reid Strategies™ now the largest Canadian owned online research firm comprised of the best and brightest thinkers that help organizations answer the big questions using the latest technology and market research techniques. For clients this means a new freedom to engage consumers and for respondents, it's about being emancipated from the tedium and confines of traditional survey research. The organization is led by Angus Reid, who for over 30 years has worked with public and private sector organizations throughout North America.  Our growth has created a new opportunity for:

Vice President, Public Affairs
San Francisco

As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to create and grow our leading organization.  You will provide superior research and service to our clients while nurturing relationships.  You will play a key role in identifying and developing new business opportunities.  This is a hand’s on role – you will be the one to conceptualize, manage, analyze and provide strategic recommendations for all of your projects. 

The ideal candidate will have a university degree (graduate degree is preferred) with a minimum of 8 years of professional experience on both the client and supplier side of research.  You have proven business development experience and results, as well as public affairs research experience in both quantitative and qualitative methodologies including design, analysis, implementation and project management.  Having a depth of research experience, you are known for providing high-level, strategic consultation to your clients, demonstrated communication skills to successfully converse with clients, and superior analytical abilities with a strong project management background. You are a respected leader and mentor to junior researchers.

Great companies aren’t created in the boardrooms of investment banks; they’re created by hiring the sharpest minds.  Our research professionals possess passion, broad experience and a ‘whatever it takes’ attitude. If this is you, then we invite you to send your resume in confidence to Kathy Enros, Senior Vice President Human Resources, at kathy.enros@angus-reid.com.

Visit us online at www.angusreidstrategies.com.
 

Vision Critical is a team of researchers and technologists that look at customer insight from entirely new and beautifully quantifiable angles. We help 25% of the world’s top brands make informed decisions not based on anecdotes, or best-guesses, or opinion—but on fact. We help companies discover and amplify what moves their biggest fans.
Our team, headed by industry icon Angus Reid, leads the world in interactive research. We’re growing fast, developing cutting-edge technology and research techniques that bring clients the insight they need to get inspired, be innovative and make bankable decisions.

We reward self-starters, firecrackers, collaborators and life enthusiasts. We can’t abide stagnancy or bureaucracy. We thrive on change and ambitious goals.

Our growth has created an opportunity in our New York, Chicago, San Francisco office for a:

VP, Online Business Development Omnibus, Field & Tab
New York

Vision Critical has premium Online Consumer Research Panels in Canada and the United States and we are looking for some who can use their work experience and trusted business relationships within the online research community to drive business development.  We are looking for someone who can sell information as well as solutions. This is a great opportunity to build a very successful career in business development. You will have the opportunity to work with some of the best sales and marketing professionals in the industry, and to directly contribute to the success of our great company. The potential for further career development in this role and within our organization are endless!

Responsibilities

• Driving the strategy of our Omnibus, Field & Tab, and Sample Partnership sales, using our Online Panels.
• Building strong annual sales plans to feed our high-growth mentality
• High value business development by using existing business relationships with advertisers, PR and Research firms preferably in Canada and the United States as well as globally
• Mentor, motivate and lead a team of dedicated sales staff, spanning North America
• Transform the continually evolving sales vision into a tangible, deliverable offer with set parameters, identify gaps and opportunities for refining/ adding new service options.
• Building and managing a healthy pipeline
• Writing, crafting and honing clear and effective proposals
• Punctual follow-up calls, emails and mail correspondence
• Booking and performing sales pitches
• Actively participating in trade shows and networking events
• Liaise with marketing team to ensure marketing activities are aligned with sales priorities
• Soliciting feedback to help refine sales direction, product offering and pitches

Requirements 

•  Bachelors degree
• 5 + senior level experience with online Omnibus, Field & Tab, or Sample sales with a market research vendor
• 7+ years experience selling online research solutions direct to advertisers, PR firms and research agencies, preferably in Canada and in the United States. 
• Trusted relationship with client list which has driven repeat business.
• Proven experience with cold calling
• Conceptual seller, you can sell ideas and concepts and can communicate a compelling vision
• Proven leadership ability and exceptional track record in attracting and motivating teams
• Solid communications skills, both written and verbal

Attributes

• TENACIOUS, you don’t take no for an answer
• DIRECT AND FEARLESS, you tell it like it is and can make your point without being abrasive
• INTUITIVE, you uncover both business and personal pain quickly in a conversation
• DRIVEN, you are keen on being a success in whatever you do
• EGOLESS, you focus on and do a great job of any given task without complaint
• SELF-STARTER, you can see around corners and can make things happen on your own
• COLLABORATIVE, you naturally share and never lose sight that you are part of a team

We offer a generous compensation package including a highly competitive base salary plus commissions, extended health benefits, and the opportunity to earn share options.

Interested candidates are invited to apply online at www.visioncritical.com