.Title: Market Research AssociateLocation: Remote MexicoReports To: Research DirectorThis role requires verbal and written communication in English, please provide a resume in English upon applying.The Role: The Market Research Associate will have a leading role in activities related to our automotive quality business. As part of a local team of approximately 10 associates, you will collaborate with global team members, internal departments, and clients to ensure that market research programs are developed according to the highest standards. In this fast-paced team environment, you will oversee the operational activities of market research programs, including sampling, data collection, and the delivery of reports and analyses to our clients.Responsibilities:Lead the implementation and ongoing management of proprietary and syndicated programs.Collaborate with team members and cross-functional teams to meet project deadlines.Contribute to operational planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes as needed.Define and design questionnaires, sampling, QA and data processing specifications.Develop reports, dashboards, and client presentations.Perform quality assurance for all research processes.Leverage technology to streamline data checking and data processing tasks.Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's degree5-7 years of professional experience in market research areas (data cleaning and processing, fieldwork operations, survey programming, producing reports/dashboards/presentations)Automotive Industry knowledge is desirableExperience with quantitative analysis, questionnaire design, analysis planning, data interpretation, and reportingStrong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail and customer service orientedManage multiple projects simultaneously and ability to document processesExperience coordinating work with vendors and offshore shared-services teamsExcel chart creation expertise, plus familiarity with Excel macros, formulas, and formattingAnalytical and writing skillsSPSS experience is not required, but preferredPython experience is not required, but preferredFluent in EnglishOther languages preferred, not mandatoryThe Career Opportunity: Career pathways are defined and given both our growth projections and our desire to promote from within the company, the right associate has different avenues to pursue.The Team / The Business: At J.D. Power, you will work in a flexible, friendly, and collaborative highly research team to actively support Mexico's growing business. We understand the value that our associates provide for our clients and for the company, and encourage innovative thinking that addresses the latest industry and technological developments.Our Hiring Manager says: "I'm looking for someone who enjoys working with market research operations, who is quality oriented and has the ability to interact effectively with co-workers and clients if necessary, all this working in a collaborative and time-sensitive environment