At Meet Minneapolis, our mission is to positively impact the economic and social prosperity of our Minneapolis community by attracting visitors, meetings and events that directly support jobs and local businesses, generating critical revenues.
We believe in our shared passion to support the diverse community of Minneapolis through our values of Service, Collaboration, Inclusion, Passion and Integrity. We recognize it's the unique contributions of all of us at Meet Minneapolis that drives our success, and we're committed to building a culture where everyone can thrive and find meaning in their work.
Meet Minneapolis HIGHLY encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds, particularly BIPOC candidates, to apply.
Position/Title: Director of Market Research
Department: Administration
Reports to: Senior Vice-President of Finance & Business Operations
Status: Full-time; Salaried, Exempt
Job Summary
Under the direction of the SVP of Finance & Business Operations, The Director of Market Research directs all market research activities for the organization as required by Meet Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Convention Center to reach their goals for devising and implementing strategies to grow the visitor economy, secure conventions, events, and trade shows to the region. Position will work closely with the SVP of Destination Sales and SVP of Branding & Strategy for research needs and will be a key member of the strategy development and leadership teams. This position may supervise project staff.
Essential Position Responsiblities
Develops and implements an efficient and cost-effective market research program to meet the organization’s research needs, including identifying and conducting primary research and analyzing secondary and syndicated research.
Leverages data through analyses to inform decision making and strategy development in the organization and for the industry.
Monitors ongoing performance reporting programs to provide accurate and timely assessment of the organization’s performance against contract metrics requirements and providing monthly reports to hotel partners and other stakeholders.
Develops market performance effectiveness measures that monitor economic impact, visitor arrivals/ spending, hotel occupancy, advertising, and other metrics..
Produces statistical and analytical reports and forecasts on visitation data for use by internal and external stakeholders
Responds to internal and external requests for data and insights, presents market research findings, insights, and market updates for stakeholders including ad hoc fee-based research for Meet Minneapolis partners.
Identifies and communicates trends in destination marketing.
Prepares presentation content for use at industry conferences, workshops and seminars relating to Meet Minneapolis and the local visitor economy.
Provides cooperative leadership for the organization’s strategic planning and goal setting processes.
Develops and manages the annual market research budget, including management of market research suppliers, consultants, tools, and training.
Participates on internal task forces and committees as requested by the organization and performs other duties as assigned
Essential Education/Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, business, business analytics, statistics or related field
Five years’ experience in market research or related field
Combination of education and experience may fulfill above requirements
Skills/Attributes Required
Demonstrated ability to source and analyze quantitative and qualitative data.
Experience in preparing and delivering effective presentations of research findings and their implications to large and small audiences
Ability to synthesize research data to inform strategic planning process
Understanding of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry and factors affecting the industry’s performance
Self-motivated with strong organizational, multi-tasking, and project management skills, working independently and with teams
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite and other data analysis tools
Strongly committed to organization’s values of Service, Collaboration, Inclusion, Passion, and Integrity
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to:
Walk, sit, bend and squat
Talk and hear
Grab, pull or bend items
Lift and/or carry up to 10 lbs.
View items at a close and distant range
Sit for extended periods of time
Use computers for extended periods of time
Valid private driver’s license
Working Conditions
General office environment- hybrid of 60% in office, 40% remote
Attend offsite meetings and events as needed
May require limited travel and work outside of core business hours
SALARY
$90,000 - $110,000 base salary plus annual bonus.
Benefits
Meet Minneapolis offers a generous benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, Life Insurance, 401(k), vacation, sick time, parental leave and personal volunteer time for employees who are benefits eligible.
Note: Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than as “at will” relationship.
Meet Minneapolis is an equal opportunity employer.
Compensation details: 90000-110000 Yearly Salary
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Marketing and Sales
Industries
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