PrimaryPurpose: To support and manage FMI research & insights initiatives on key industry issues and topics that are strategic and operational in nature. Analyze and disseminate data as well as industry insights to FMI members, associate members, industry stakeholders and the general public by assisting with the management of FMI’s research & insights strategy through various projects, programs, and studies. Work with the Vice President, Research & Insights, along with the Marketing, Communications, Industry Relations, Government Relations and Membership teams to ensure FMI is providing cutting-edge, forward-thinking, relevant and actionable research and insights to meet the needs of the membership, the association, and the industry.
Essential Job Functions: - Support and manage research projects including working with internal stakeholders and outside vendors.
- Manage the development and review of survey instruments.
- Manage and review data collection including programming and sample management of surveys.
- Conduct data cleaning, tabulation, analysis and reporting.
- Conduct data analysis of survey data and secondary data (e.g., Circana, NIQ, etc.).
- Prepare, proof, and edit reports, presentations and webinars for distribution and publication.
- Support co-branded FMI research projects including signature research: “Trends” and “Speaks”, the “Power Of” series and other research projects.
- Compile, manage and track budget information.
- Assist with FMI Research & Insights Committee (RIC), enlisting and promoting their participation in activities as needed.
- Develop research updates to communicate key research available to FMI staff and members.
- Support departmental and organizational communication outreach efforts (e.g. infographics, webinar descriptions and set-up, creating and sending e-blasts and e-newsletters, member mailings, etc.).
- Respond appropriately to internal and external (e.g., members, media, etc.) information requests and ensure inquiries are responded to in a timely manner.
- Research and provide background information on specific topics.
- Manage FMI research, programs and campaigns.
- Catalog research reports, compiling them into a database.
- Provide other project and office management support.
Other Job Functions: - Other responsibilities and duties as assigned or directed.
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