Careers in Research

Deliver Data-Driven Insights

Our research team is the heart of Hanover’s enterprise. Our model is based on bringing together the brightest minds from a wide set of research methodologies to solve the challenges faced by our clients.

RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES

A well-rounded work experience

Our research projects vary significantly in complexity and scope. This creates a wide range of opportunities as you will be exposed to a variety of work styles, methodologies, and project types including:

RESEARCH IN ACTION

A team designed for impact

Our teams pride themselves on being the bridge between research and practice. To learn more about the impact our researchers have check out our case studies:

TEAM MANAGEMENT

A career guided by your interests

Whether you enjoy working with clients, prefer to work within Hanover teams, or have a specific methodological expertise or interest, you can find a home at Hanover. At the manager level, leaders focus on training and coaching their teams and developing long-term relationships with a specific group of clients.

CAREER PATHWAYS

A plan for professional advancement

Our research career pathway begins with our Research Associates. They work directly on client projects while developing their skills including Secondary Research, Survey, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research and Data. We also recognize the unique needs in many of our clients’ markets, so we align our research team across our three primary sector verticals:

RESEARCH TEAM ROLES

Positioned for growth

Research Associate

Gain exposure to our clients, their industries, and the research process. This early in career position allows for your swift development and refinement of primary and secondary research skills.

"I provide custom research to our B2C clients and am a “hybrid” researcher in that I work on both secondary reports and quantitative survey analyses. I particularly enjoy the wide variety of projects on which I have worked– in a matter of weeks, I may work on a competitive intelligence assessment, brand perception survey, and market profile analysis.The flexibility of our research staff is not only beneficial to Hanover’s team, but allows us to address a variety of business questions. No two projects are the same, so researchers must learn to adapt their approach to suit the individual client’s needs."

Barbara

Research Associate, Corporate Team

Research Analyst

Understand how to address challenges facing senior executives across a variety of industry sectors. This mid-level position produces qualitative and quantitative research reports with strategic briefings on a wide variety of market research topics. Candidates with more extensive experience may be considered for more senior roles, which include research team oversight and/or client management.

"My time at Hanover has presented enriching learning opportunities. As a Research Associate, I’ve been able to expand my skills and work on a variety of projects, including survey analysis, competitor profiling, market evaluations, and strategic summaries. I like the versatility of my role, which allows me to develop both quantitative and qualitative skills. In addition, I believe that versatility is a key factor in our company’s success overall. The fact that we are able to deliver custom projects in a variety of formats is something I feel clients appreciate."

Ruth

Research Analyst, Corporate Team

Research Director

Serve as a strategic partner to clients across a variety of industry sectors. You’ll help senior executives prioritize their research needs, conceptualize and refine concrete project requests, establish project scope, and oversee the execution of projects. The position requires strong client management, project management, and overall research skills.

"Our work impacts our clients in a variety of ways. In nearly all cases, we are providing intelligence to organizations. We are giving them new knowledge, expanding their knowledge of a topic, or helping them learn more about their stakeholders, such as their students, staff, or the community. In many cases, we are doing work that clients do not have the capacity to do, whether it is in terms of limited staffing or expertise. Content Directors play an important role because they can explain to our clients how and why we use different research techniques and the benefit of their implementation."

Brian

Research Director, Education Team

Research Consultant

You’ll provide strategic direction for the Research team. To qualify, you will have advanced knowledge of Hanover methodologies, capabilities, and client base. You will also be able to translate your experience to further the efforts of the Research team. In an internal support role, this experienced research professional is a go-to resource for junior researchers and complex client projects.

"Since starting at Hanover, I have provided survey design and analysis expertise to over 100 clients in both the B2C and B2B sectors across a variety of industries such as healthcare, food and beverage, information technology, and retail. I frequently work on client survey projects involving new product development, concept testing, brand equity, and price sensitivity. I am proficient in advanced survey analysis methodologies such as conjoint, TURF, and MAXDIFF, among others. In fact, some of this work has received media mentions in Fortune Magazine, CNN, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal."

Kimberly

Research Consultant, Education Team