Marketing Research & Consumer Insights Executive Search Firm
Shaping Brand Success with Insight-Driven Leadership.
Your Trusted Partner in Marketing Research & Consumer Insights Executive Search
In an era defined by data-driven decision-making and rapidly shifting consumer behavior, the ability to generate meaningful insights is more critical than ever. Organizations that truly understand their markets, audiences, and competitive landscapes gain a distinct advantage — and it all starts with the right leadership.
At JRG Partners, we specialize in recruiting visionary leaders across Marketing Research and Consumer Insights functions. Whether you’re a high-growth brand optimizing product-market fit or a Fortune 500 enterprise expanding global market share, we deliver executives who translate data into strategy, and insights into results.
From qualitative research and advanced analytics to behavioral science and customer experience strategy, our candidates bring both technical expertise and commercial intuition — ensuring your business remains consumer-first and future-ready.
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Why Choose JRG Partners for Marketing Research & Consumer Insights Executive Search
Finding a leader who can unlock customer truths and guide strategy requires a search partner who speaks the language of research, analytics, and innovation. JRG Partners offers unmatched advantages in this highly specialized domain:
Deep Expertise in Insights-Driven Talent
We understand the nuances of recruiting for roles that blend analytical rigor with strategic foresight. Our recruiters are fluent in the evolving tools and methodologies used in market research, brand tracking, segmentation, customer journey mapping, and behavioral modeling.
Access to a Hidden Talent Market
Top insights professionals are rarely active job seekers. We leverage our exclusive network of passive candidates — from Heads of Insights to CXOs — ensuring your search reaches leaders with a proven record of guiding billion-dollar decisions.
Strategic & Collaborative Fit
Our evaluation goes far beyond resumes. We assess cultural alignment, communication style, leadership capabilities, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams — critical traits for success in research-led roles.
A High-Touch, Confidential Process
Our process is grounded in transparency, discretion, and trust. We treat your brand with care, operate as an extension of your team, and ensure every search reflects your strategic priorities and organizational culture.
Marketing Research & Consumer Insights Executive Search Specializations
JRG Partners’ insights-focused search practice is structured around the unique needs of today’s data-centric marketing and business functions. We recruit leaders who thrive in complex, fast-paced environments — across industries and organizational types.
By Industry Focus:
We understand the research demands of key verticals and tailor our candidate sourcing accordingly.
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG): Experts in shopper insights, product testing, and global brand tracking.
Retail & E-Commerce: Leaders who optimize omnichannel experiences through behavioral analytics and UX research.
Healthcare & Pharma: Insights heads with experience in patient journeys, HCP segmentation, and regulatory-compliant research.
Financial Services & Fintech: Executives who use insights to build trust, drive personalization, and inform product design.
Media & Technology: Specialists in audience segmentation, content consumption analytics, and user research.
By Leadership Role:
We place research and insights professionals in roles that directly influence strategic decisions, product development, and brand growth.
Chief Marketing Officer / Head of Insights: Strategic leaders who unify brand vision with consumer truths.
VP/Director of Consumer & Market Insights: Data translators who drive go-to-market strategy, segmentation, and innovation.
Head of Customer Experience (CX): Executives who lead voice-of-customer programs, journey mapping, and satisfaction analysis.
Behavioral Science & Data Analytics Leads: Technical leaders blending quantitative analysis with human behavior to drive deeper understanding.
User Research & UX Strategy Heads: Insightful professionals shaping product experiences through empathy-driven research.
By Organization Type:
Our search strategies adapt to the culture, pace, and goals of each client, whether scaling quickly or undergoing transformation.
Growth-Stage Startups: We help fast-scaling brands find agile insights leaders who can drive experimentation and customer-centric iteration.
Private Equity-Backed Firms: We place insight-driven executives who can validate markets, identify whitespace, and support portfolio value creation.
Global Enterprises: We connect Fortune 500 brands with research executives who can standardize methodologies, scale innovation, and manage global teams.
Our Proven Consumer Insights Executive Search Process
JRG Partners’ approach is collaborative, strategic, and deeply consultative — designed to reduce risk and deliver long-term value through every placement. By leveraging customer analytics and market research, we ensure that candidate searches are tailored to the unique needs of each client. Our process incorporates customer intelligence and behavioral insights to uncover deeper patterns in decision-making, while audience insights and customer experience analytics inform sentiment analysis, A/B testing, and optimize outcomes. Additionally, we track key metrics such as Net Promoter Score (NPS) to ensure the leaders we place drive engagement, loyalty, and sustained growth.
Step 1: Discovery & Strategic Kickoff
Each search begins with an immersive consultation to understand your goals, organizational culture, and team dynamics. We craft a detailed Position Specification to guide the search with clarity and alignment.
Step 2: Market Mapping & Talent Intelligence
We conduct rigorous research to identify top talent across the market — including passive candidates within our network — with a focus on domain expertise, leadership potential, and business impact.
Step 3: Comprehensive Candidate Assessment
Our structured interviews evaluate not just technical skillsets, but also storytelling ability, cross-functional influence, strategic thinking, and track record of driving insights into action.
Step 4: Shortlist Delivery & Candidate Presentation
We present a curated slate of 3–5 exceptional candidates, each accompanied by a comprehensive profile including background, key achievements, and fit assessment.
Step 5: Interview Management & Offer Support
From interview coordination to reference checks and offer negotiations, we remain hands-on throughout — ensuring a seamless experience for both client and candidate.
Step 6: Post-Placement Integration & Ongoing Support
Our partnership doesn’t end with the hire. We stay engaged post-placement to ensure smooth onboarding, cultural fit, and long-term success.
Specialized Recruitment for Marketing Research & Consumer Insights Executives Across the U.S.
At JRG Partners, we specialize in recruiting exceptional talent for Marketing Research & Consumer Insights leadership roles across the United States. From placing forward-thinking Chief Insights Officers to sourcing Directors of Consumer Intelligence and Heads of Market Analytics, we are trusted by Fortune 500 companies, growth-stage innovators, and private equity-backed brands for confidential, high-impact executive placements.
In today’s hyper-competitive and consumer-driven marketplace, the ability to transform data into actionable insight is a critical differentiator. Whether your organization is navigating evolving customer expectations, launching new products, or refining brand positioning, JRG Partners brings deep domain expertise to help you find the leaders who understand not just the numbers—but the people behind them.
Our national reach covers major business and innovation hubs including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, and Austin. Each market has its own demographic shifts, competitive dynamics, and customer behavior trends—making our localized, insight-driven recruitment approach vital for aligning the right executive talent with your brand’s mission.
From CPG and retail to tech, financial services, and healthcare, our firm has a strong track record of placing insight-driven leaders who influence strategy, shape customer experience, and drive sustainable growth.
What Our Clients Say About Our Marketing Research & Insights Executive Search Expertise
In a world where consumer behavior is constantly shifting and data is abundant, true insight is more valuable than ever. At JRG Partners, we help organizations hire elite research and analytics professionals who deliver clarity, foresight, and measurable impact.
Partner With Us for Your Next Marketing Research & Insights Executive Search
Ready to elevate your research, analytics, and customer understanding?
Connect with JRG Partners for a confidential consultation. Whether you’re seeking a data-savvy Chief Insights Officer, a forward-looking UX Research Director, or a behavioral science leader to uncover hidden consumer motivations—we’ll help you hire the right executive to fuel growth and strengthen your market position.
Let’s build a leadership team that listens to the voice of the customer—and acts on it.
Frequently Asked Questions About Marketing Research & Insights Executive Recruiting
In industries where customer understanding, brand positioning, and data-driven insights drive business growth, strong marketing research and consumer insights leadership is essential. Below are some frequently asked questions about how JRG Partners supports your executive hiring needs—with precision, industry expertise, and deep knowledge of today’s evolving consumer landscape.
Q1: What industries do you specialize in for marketing research and consumer insights placements?
We specialize in recruiting executives for sectors such as consumer packaged goods (CPG), retail, technology, e-commerce, healthcare, and media & entertainment. Our candidates bring expertise in areas including market segmentation, consumer behavior analytics, brand strategy, omnichannel research, and data-driven decision-making. We understand how industry-specific challenges—from rapidly shifting consumer trends to competitive benchmarking—impact the type of leadership your organization needs.
Q2: How long does a typical marketing research executive search take?
Most searches are completed within 6 to 10 weeks, depending on the role’s complexity and location. For urgent needs, we offer accelerated search timelines and interim leadership solutions to ensure continuity and performance while a permanent hire is identified.
Q3: Do you provide interim marketing research and consumer insights leaders?
Yes. We place interim executives—including Chief Consumer Insights Officers, Heads of Market Research, and Directors of Analytics—who can step in immediately to drive research programs, implement analytics platforms, or lead key consumer insights initiatives while a permanent executive is recruited.
Q4: What qualifications do your marketing research and consumer insights candidates typically hold?
Our candidates often hold advanced degrees such as an MBA or Master’s in Marketing, Statistics, or Data Analytics, along with certifications in market research, analytics, or customer experience. Many have deep experience with survey research, CRM platforms, predictive modeling, AI-driven analytics, and actionable insights that inform strategy, product development, and marketing campaigns.
Q5: How do you maintain confidentiality during a search?
Confidentiality is a cornerstone of our process. We never share client or candidate details without consent. For sensitive leadership transitions or stealth searches, we operate with strict discretion, ensuring your business priorities, succession plans, and strategic initiatives remain protected throughout the search process.