Market Research Director

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) is a dynamic and influential organization dedicated to representing dairy farmers and cooperatives across the United States. The Director of Economic Policy and Market Research is responsible for domestic market forecasting and economic analysis of government policies affecting U.S. dairy farmers, cooperatives and the industry as a whole.

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead NMPF’s domestic dairy market analysis and insight, sharing insight and knowledge of market trends and forecasts with the U.S. dairy industry and external stakeholders.
• Provide economic analysis of government policies and their impact on U.S. dairy farmers and markets, including various risk management programs (Dairy Margin Coverage, Dairy Revenue Protection, etc.).
• Understand and forecast emerging trends on U.S. dairy farms that have the potential to impact dairy markets.
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Based on the outlined responsibilities, the role of a Marketing Research Director encompasses a broad range of tasks and skills. Here's a breakdown of the key responsibilities:

1. Operating and recommending research solutions: The Director is responsible for identifying appropriate research methodologies, both qualitative and quantitative, for various research projects, depending on their complexity. This involves understanding the client's needs and challenges and proposing suitable research approaches to address them effectively.
2. Training and mentoring junior analysts: This aspect involves nurturing the skills and knowledge of junior team members in areas such as research platforms, design, analysis, and storytelling. The Director plays a crucial role in shaping the capabilities of the team and ensuring they can deliver high-quality research outcomes.
3. Developing proposals: The Director prepares...