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Do you ever find yourself walking through the grocery store just to explore? Do you love to try new recipes, cuisines, restaurants, products, or innovations in the world of food? Do you have a passion for food culture?
Want to Put Your Love of All Things Food and Drink to Work?
We are a small yet mighty team made up of thought leaders and
data analysts, strategists and researchers, contemplators,
go-getters, and team players. While each one of us is unique,
a few common values bring us all together:
Accountable
We’re all in this together. At the end of the day, we’re a team and we all adhere to the same level of excellence.
Flexible
Yes, and… that’s how we approach the reality of our dynamic work.
Collaborative
There is power in numbers. We seek to work together and harness the expertise from each other to deliver exceptional work to our clients.
Curious
We all demonstrate our curiosity in different ways. Some do it by challenging processes and methodologies, others by digging deeper into data, and some by engaging with consumers in the field. Whichever is your way, behind it all is the same question: why?
Come join us!
The Hartman Group is always looking for talented people. Include a brief description of why you want to join our team and click on button below to submit your resume.
CURRENT JOB OPENINGS
Data Analyst, Consumer Insights
The Hartman Group, Inc.
Overview
At the Hartman Group, you will support our national and international clients and help uncover consumer
demand trends and growth opportunities, often impacting the future of the food industry. We are seeking
an experienced research professional with strong client-facing and consultative skills, analytical and
strategic thinking proficiency, consumer research expertise and an interest in food culture. Qualified
candidates will have strong writing and project management skills and proven ability to thrive in a
fast-paced, team-driven work environment. Experience working in the CPG industry, insights-based
strategic consulting or marketing research is preferred.
The Hartman Group offers a highly collaborative environment across the organization, with strong
emphasis on co-creation, continuous learning and professional growth. We offer a competitive benefits
package, including paid vacation and sick time, 401(k) with company matching, medical/dental/vision
coverage, volunteer paid time off, professional development funding and more. Candidates based in
the Pacific Northwest are preferred for this full-time position.
Position Summary:
In this analytic-driven role you will use your research experience, strong data management and statistical
skills to turn primary and secondary research data into strategic insights and recommendations for clients.
Responsibilities include data management and analysis, as well as project management, vendor management for
programming and testing consumer surveys, data management, data visualization and report development.
In addition to custom survey research, leverage Hartman’s proprietary Eating Occasion database, syndicated
study data, US Census microdata, sales data, and other data resources as appropriate for project work and
consulting engagements.
Qualified candidates will have proven ability to thrive in a client-centric, highly collaborative work
environment where co-creation, continuous learning and professional growth are prioritized.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Manage and execute survey data workflow (review questionnaire programming, monitor fielding, clean and weight data, specify cross-tabs or other data views)
- Design analysis plans to meet client’s business objectives, timing and budget
- Conduct analysis and synthesis of multiple, complex data sets including primary and secondary research (e.g., quantitative and qualitative consumer data, sales data such as IRI or Euromonitor, or census/government data)
- Participate in creation and delivery of strong client deliverables that demonstrate thoughtful analysis and interpretation, with strong written and visual storytelling to convey research insights, strategic frameworks, and compelling narratives to bring to life opportunities
- Develop facileness with Hartman consulting models and intellectual capital to apply to projects as appropriate
Full-time position
Hybrid work-from-home/work-in-office (Bellevue, WA)
Skills Required:
Technical/Specialized Skills:
- Experience with data preparation and management
- Strong proficiency in either SPSS, R (tidyverse) and/or Stata
- Experience using quantitative analytical techniques such as regression, factor analysis and other advanced data analysis methods
- Professional experience with survey research data and weighting procedures strongly desired
- Proficiency and savvy in data visualization tools a plus, such as Tableau, ggplot, PowerBI or equivalent
- Intellectual curiosity, professional expertise or personal passion in topic areas of Health & Wellness, Sustainability, Food/Culinary Trends a plus
Project Management and Execution
- Comfort working both independently and collaborating within a dynamic, cross-disciplinary team and engaging in cross-discipline project activities, managing multiple ongoing concurrent projects
- Develop research instruments and planning tools (sample design, questionnaire design, data processing and analysis plans, etc.)
- Manage timelines, project goals and expectations of key internal/external stakeholders to achieve rapid analytical workflow
- Perform quality checks throughout the project to ensure accuracy
Additional Requirements:
- Bachelors or graduate degree in analytical or insights-focused fields such as data science, statistics, sociology, economics, or allied field. Master’s degree a plus
- 2+ years of prior work experience in an office or professional setting
- Persuasive written and verbal communications to inspire confidence and build/strengthen internal and external relationships
The Hartman Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Consultant, Consumer Insights
The Hartman Group, Inc.
Overview
At the Hartman Group, you will support our national and international clients and help uncover consumer
demand trends and growth opportunities, often impacting the future of the food industry. We are seeking
an experienced research professional with strong client-facing and consultative skills, analytical and
strategic thinking proficiency, consumer research expertise and an interest in food culture. Qualified
candidates will have strong writing and project management skills and proven ability to thrive in a
fast-paced, team-driven work environment. Experience working in the CPG industry, insights-based
strategic consulting or marketing research is preferred.
The Hartman Group offers a highly collaborative environment across the organization, with strong
emphasis on co-creation, continuous learning and professional growth. We offer a competitive benefits
package, including paid vacation and sick time, 401(k) with company matching, medical/dental/vision
coverage, volunteer paid time off, professional development funding and more. Candidates based in
the Pacific Northwest are preferred for this full-time position.
Position Summary:
In this analytic-driven role you will work across Hartman Groups’ key business areas: Retainer Client Services, Custom Consumer Research
and Strategic Consulting. The work will emphasize a blend of ethnographic research methods, qualitative and cultural analysis and quantitative
analytics to meet client needs. You will work with clients to ensure their strategic business research objectives are met; you will create
client deliverables that integrate Hartman’s vast data sources, secondary research and consumer trends; you will lead and support primary
consumer research studies; you will make consultative recommendations to clients; and you will lead story development and conclusions and
make consultative recommendations to clients.
Qualified candidates will have proven ability to thrive in a client-centric, highly collaborative work environment where co-creation, continuous
learning and professional growth are prioritized.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Insights and Strategy Delivery
- Analysis and synthesis of multiple, complex data sets including primary and secondary research (e.g., qualitative and quantitative consumer data, sales data such as IRI, Nielsen, SPINS, Euromonitor; census and other government data) and ability to work independently to translate data into strategic implications and recommendations to address key client business issues
- Create and deliver strong client deliverables that demonstrate thoughtful analysis and data interpretation via strong written and visual storytelling including research insights, strategic frameworks, and compelling narratives to bring to life opportunities
- Collaborate within a dynamic, cross-disciplinary team and engage in cross-discipline project activities
- Develop facileness with Hartman consulting models and intellectual capital to apply to projects as appropriate
- Provide analytical and thought leadership and mentoring to project teams
Full-time position
Hybrid work-from-home/work-in-office (Bellevue, WA)
Project Management and Execution
- Comfort working both independently and collaborating within a dynamic, cross-disciplinary team and engaging in cross-discipline project activities, managing multiple ongoing concurrent projects
- Manage timelines, project goals and expectations of key internal/external stakeholders to achieve rapid analytical workflow
- Manage multi-method/multi-phase projects, including landscape and trend reviews with secondary research and data synthesis, stakeholder interviews, qualitative consumer research, analysis and report generation with client recommendations.
- Manage all aspects of qualitative research – respondent screeners, discussion guides, respondent homework and interviewing exercises; conduct in-home interviews and store audits; analyze and report study findings
- Design and facilitate internal and client work sessions/ideations (progressive responsibility)
Client Management and Satisfaction
- Manage day-to-day client and vendor relations for custom research projects or retainer client work, proactively identifying and addressing needs/risks to drive satisfaction and positive project outcomes
- Confidently lead all client communications from initial kick-off to interim project/request status updates and final presentation delivery across a variety of phone, webinar and in-person settings
- Proactively acquire and demonstrate current knowledge of client business, competitive environment, and larger food industry
Technical/Specialized Skills:
- Qualitative and/or quantitative consumer research experience
- Professional or personal expertise in topic areas of Health & Wellness, Sustainability, Food Trends a plus
- Training and experience at moderating focus groups or facilitating executive collaborative work-sessions a plus
Additional Requirements:
- Degree in Social Sciences or business degree; Master’s / MBA preferred
- Minimum 5-7 years of prior work experience, preferably within the food industry, consumer research or insights-based marketing consulting
- Persuasive written and verbal communications to inspire confidence and build/strengthen internal and external relationships
- Evidence of leadership ability (project, thought and people)
- Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills
The Hartman Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Consultant, Consumer Insights — Hartman Retainer Services
The Hartman Group, Inc.
Overview
At the Hartman Group, you will support our national and international clients and help uncover consumer
demand trends and growth opportunities, often impacting the future of the food industry. We are seeking
an experienced research professional with strong client-facing and consultative skills, analytical and
strategic thinking proficiency, consumer research expertise and an interest in food culture. Qualified
candidates will have strong writing and project management skills and proven ability to thrive in a
fast-paced, team-driven work environment. Experience working in the CPG industry, insights-based
strategic consulting or marketing research is preferred.
The Hartman Group offers a highly collaborative environment across the organization, with strong
emphasis on co-creation, continuous learning and professional growth. We offer a competitive benefits
package, including paid vacation and sick time, 401(k) with company matching, medical/dental/vision
coverage, volunteer paid time off, professional development funding and more. Candidates based in
the Pacific Northwest are preferred for this full-time position.
Position Summary:
In this analytic-driven role you will work primarily on the Hartman Group’s Retainer Client Services division but may also
collaborate on projects relating to other key business areas including Custom Consumer Research and Strategic Consulting.
The work will emphasize qualitative and cultural analysis and quantitative analytics to meet client needs on a broad range
of topics and questions. You will work with clients to develop appropriate approaches to ensure their questions are answered
and their strategic business research objectives are met; you will create client deliverables that integrate Hartman’s vast
data sources, secondary research, consumer trends and cultural analysis, crafting unique narratives and POVs that answer client
questions. There may also be opportunities to lead and support primary consumer research studies and make consultative
recommendations to clients.
Qualified candidates will have proven ability to thrive in a client-centric, fast-paced, highly collaborative work environment
where co-creation, continuous learning and professional growth are prioritized.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Insights and Strategy Delivery
- Demonstrate deep curiosity about food culture, and analytical ability to apply findings from internal and external research to support actionable conclusions about consumer attitudes/behavior
- Analyze and synthesize multiple, complex data sets including primary and secondary research (e.g., qualitative and quantitative consumer data, sales data such as IRI, Nielsen, SPINS, Euromonitor; census and other government data) and work independently to translate data into strategic implications and recommendations to address key client business issues
- Create and deliver client deliverables that demonstrate thoughtful analysis and data interpretation via strong written and visual storytelling including research insights, strategic frameworks, and compelling narratives to illustrate consumer attitudes and behavior and bring to life opportunities for clients
- Translate sometimes ambiguous client requests into clear and insightful deliverables that address underlying client needs
- Collaborate within a dynamic, cross-disciplinary team and engage in cross-discipline project activities
- Develop facileness with Hartman consulting models and intellectual capital to apply to projects as appropriate
- Provide analytical and thought leadership and mentoring to project teams
Full-time position
Hybrid work-from-home/work-in-office (Bellevue, WA)
Project Management and Execution
- Be comfortable working both independently and collaborating within a dynamic, cross-disciplinary team and engaging in cross-discipline project activities, managing multiple ongoing concurrent projects
- Manage timelines, project goals and expectations of key internal/external stakeholders to achieve rapid analytical workflow
- Manage multiple activities at one time, including client communication and management and development of multiple client deliverables simultaneously
- Manage multi-method/multi-phase projects, including landscape and trend reviews with secondary research and data synthesis, analysis and report generation based on client requests
- Design and facilitate internal and client work sessions/ideations (progressive responsibility)
Client Management and Satisfaction
- Manage day-to-day client relations, proactively identifying and addressing needs/risks to drive satisfaction and positive project outcomes and adding value for clients
- Confidently lead all client communications including project definition, kick-off and status updates, final presentation delivery, and package renewals across a variety of phone, webinar and in-person settings
- Proactively acquire and demonstrate current knowledge of client business, competitive environment, and larger food industry
Technical/Specialized Skills:
- Qualitative and/or quantitative consumer research experience is preferred
- Professional or personal expertise in topic areas of Health & Wellness, Sustainability, Food Trends a plus
- Training and experience at moderating focus groups or facilitating executive collaborative work-sessions a plus
Additional Requirements:
- Degree in Social Sciences or business degree; Graduate-level training preferred
- Minimum 5-7 years of prior work experience, preferably within the food industry, consumer research or insights-based marketing consulting, or related academic training
- Persuasive written and verbal communications to inspire confidence and build/strengthen internal and external relationships
- Evidence of leadership ability (project, thought and people)
- Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills
The Hartman Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Comprehensive Health Plans
Professional External Learning
401(K) with company matching