Research Manager, EMEA

Job Title: Research Manager (EMEA)
Work Location: UK/Remote
Start Date: ASAP

Recently named ‘Adweek Creator Agency of the Year’, Whalar is a global, award-winning creator commerce company that works closely with today’s biggest brands, content creators, and world-leading social platforms to deliver innovative and creative content. We differentiate ourselves by our unique capabilities, including proprietary technology, brand partnership expertise, brilliant creator talent management, and dedicated Web3 innovation practice. 
We believe this is a rare chance to join a truly special team and help us shape the future of a highly respected, growth-oriented business committed to doing well by doing good.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Research Manager to join our Media, Measurement & Analytics team at Whalar. In this role, you will be responsible for leading research efforts to uncover actionable insights in order to inform our influencer marketing campaigns and strategy. 
Here’s what you’ll do day-to-day: 
Lead research projects using a variety of sources such as consumer surveys, social listening platforms, industry reports, and social video measurement tools 
Analyse data and provide insights on industry trends, consumer behaviour, and market opportunities
Use research findings to inform influencer marketing campaigns and strategy
Create reports and presentations to share research results with cross-functional teams
Develop a framework for both long and short term research/insights initiatives (forward facing and strategic scaled projects and reactive client supporting requests)
Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in influencer marketing and market research
Support with post campaign measurement
Here’s what we’re looking for:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as market research, economics, or business
5+ years of experience in a research or data analysis role
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Excel
Experience with market research methods and tools
Experience working in marketing/advertising
Familiarity with social media platforms and influencer marketing a plus
Experience navigating social listening tools, GWI, and/or Tubular a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience managing and developing a team of research analysts a plus

Our values:
Our people are our superpower. At Whalar, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are at the core of who we are. We are deeply committed to reflecting on the unique journeys, authentic voices, and perspectives of our people, our creators, and the communities they represent. Our hope is to impact accessibility beyond compliance and help break societal stigmas and stereotypes.  We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and enthusiasm for everything creator, we want to meet you and encourage you to apply.
The Perks:
Whalar is a remote-first working environment, providing our employees with the flexibility to be their most creative and successful versions of themselves. Whalar is located across 18 states in the US and six countries, including offices in London and Malaga, Spain. Whalar provides flexible benefits and collaborative work environments/experiences, empowering employees to work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs.
Company-wide yearly bonus
Private medical insurance
Health cash plan
25 days of PTO + Sick days + Winter break
Private pension scheme
Monthly phone/internet reimbursement
Professional development stipend
Home office allowance 
16 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave
Calm App subscription (Add up to 4 dependents)
Fwrd personal development App subscription
Volunteer Days
Social Programs