Posted September 29, 2026

Market Research Manager – Remote, Los Angeles Based

Breakthrough Research  | Los Angeles, CA, US

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Market Research Manager – Remote, Los Angeles Based

Why would you want to join the team at Breakthrough Research?  We’ll start by describing what makes us a little different:

·         Rapidly growing business with the resources of a larger company but the feel of a start-up

·         Fun and supportive team of colleagues who are passionate about what they do

·         In-house Innovation team that develops cutting-edge new tools to understand human decision processes

·         In-house Qualitative division that explores UX and consumer behavior

·         Stellar graphic design team that beautifies our visual storytelling

·         Robust training program and numerous opportunities for professional development

Now it’s your turn.  Come show us what makes you unique.

Breakthrough Research is a boutique custom market research firm based in Los Angeles.  We’re passionate about research (we hope you are too!) and about helping our clients find and polish the insights that will help drive their businesses further.  Our team engages clients across varied and exciting industries, from Fortune 500 companies to rapidly emerging businesses.  

We are currently seeking a Research Manager.  The Research Manager will be a core member of a project team and will interface directly with senior team members to execute market research projects.  The Research Manager will work on a variety of projects, across a wide range of industries and methodologies.

The Research Manager will work with their team through all phases of project execution, including questionnaire design, survey programming, data collection, data processing, analysis, and reporting.

Breakthrough Research is a ‘Virtual First’ company, so this position is 100% remote.  However, candidates must be based in the Los Angeles area.  The pay range for this role is $29.50/hour to $40.00/hour, depending on experience.

Our people are as cool as the work that we do, so if you join our team you’ll enjoy a diverse and fun company culture complete with social activities (we’re serious about our trivia nights), volunteer events, curated experiences (virtual wine tasting, anyone?), wellness activities, and more.

Breakthrough offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision health insurance, 401(k) with a company match, an Employee Assistance Program, a home office supply stipend, membership to the Insights Association, short and long-term disability insurance, sick days, parental leave, paid holidays, and paid vacation days.  So we’ve got you covered.

If you’re a dynamic, entrepreneurial candidate with strong skills in leadership, communications, analysis, and insights identification, let’s talk and see if there’s a fit!

- BA and/or MA in a related field

- Minimum 1 to 2 years of previous supplier-side market research experience

- Good understanding of research methodologies and principles, including quantitative and qualitative approaches

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Entrepreneurial attitude and desire to learn and grow within the role

- Knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Word is required

- Ability to use SPSS and/or other statistical software packages is a plus

- Strong sense of design and/or experience with design software is a plus

- Some travel required

To apply, please send your resume to careers@bthrough.com.

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