Vice-President

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1986, Leger empowers its clients to make better decisions by providing the highest-quality market research and data analytics in North America. Joining our company means joining a team of 600 passionate people who are committed to their work. We are the largest Canadian-owned market research and analytics company, with 8 offices across Canada and the United States.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE WORKING WITH US

We are the benchmark in our industry, and we offer important strategic advice to our clients. We distinguish ourselves through our company culture, our transparent management, our dynamic attitude and our flat company structure. Our team is the basis of our success and as they say, birds of a feather flock together. If you want to join us and make a difference, our team is waiting for you!

YOUR ROLE AS A VICE-PRESIDENT

• Bring new accounts into the division and manage the full acquisition process
• Manage key client accounts
• Provide thought leadership to clients and the team
• Work on challenging and impactful projects
• Share your knowledge
• Thrive and grow in a stimulating and friendly environment

Joining our team as a Vice-President means taking the values of quality, customer service, innovation, collaboration and commitment to heart. The ideal candidate has a strong sense of organization and excellent ability to manage multiple projects. They will be responsible for developing strategies aimed at increasing the company’s business.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Development

• Generating sales in line with objectives and targets from any accounts brought in and new clients
• Bringing new accounts to Leger, including identifying business opportunities
• Responding to RFPs, supervising and presenting detailed service proposals
• Maintaining and expanding the scope of existing client relationships by identifying and capitalizing on business opportunities
• Ensuring that the division meets sales, billings and profitability objectives

Research Intelligence & Client Management

• Demonstrating a solid grasp of the market research industry and its impact on the company’s business and customers
• A thorough understanding of the clients’ needs, expectations and requirements
• Managing strategic, large-scale or complex projects, including making strategic recommendations, writing reports and providing expert advice to clients
• Establishing and maintaining a relationship of trust with clients by demonstrating knowledge, understanding and expertise in their industry
• Ability to think beyond the data
• Ensuring quality control of the team’s work and adherence to agreed timelines
• Acting as the client’s research or strategic consultant before, during and after any project
• Continuously broadening knowledge and expertise in your field of expertise
• Ensuring a long-term vision of your field of expertise
• Developing new research solutions

Team Leadership

• Guiding directors in growing their customer portfolios and client relationships
• Active coaching of team members, including mentoring on research techniques
• Optimizing resources by leveraging skills and knowledge available across Leger’s offices

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Requirements

• University (bachelor’s or master’s degree) preferably in a business-related subject or MBA
• At least ten (10) years of experience in the market research or strategic consulting industry as a consultant or market/strategic research professional
• Proven ability to bring in business and significantly grow accounts, within U.S. CPG clients
• Concrete experience managing a results-driven team in a comparable industry
• Extensive hands-on experience with research techniques and advanced analytic solutions
• Knowledge of advanced statistical techniques: segmentation, MaxDiff, factor analysis, multiple regression, conjoint analysis, etc.

Skills

• Excellent powers of observation, analytical and synthesis skills
• Ability to understand client needs and turn them into business opportunities
• Meticulous, reliable, and a keen eye for detail
• Excellent time and priority management
• Problem resolution skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to seek new challenges

BENEFITS

• Paid vacation when employment starts*
• Possible to work from outside the country*
• Offices closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Group insurance
• People First Program
• Leger University, training, mentorship, and continuing education
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Profit-Sharing Program (PSP)
• 401(k)
• Flex Program: Hybrid Work Model
• Global health allowance
• and more!

*Certain conditions apply

THE PERKS OF WORKING WITH US

At Leger, our people are at the heart of our success. Being part of our team means:

• Working in a friendly, respectful, and positive environment. Happiness at work is one of our top priorities!
• Enjoying flexible benefits and other perks that foster a culture of well-being.
• Developing your skills and thriving professionally with our learning and mentorship opportunities.
• Multiple opportunities for long-term growth. More than one-third of our permanent employees have been with Leger for at least 10 years.
• Making new friends and connections across Canada and the United States.
• and much more!

If you want to be part of a great team and you think you are the motivated, talented and ambitious person we are looking for, submit your application!

*We thank all applicants. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Leger is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, colour, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. Leger is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.