Director Market Research

1 survey report in the CompShop directory benchmarks Director Market Research pay from Empsight. Open any report below for scope, methodology, and pricing.

Role summary

Manages, directs, or supervises staff and implements the company’s market research strategy. Responsibilities include management of data gathering by market research specialists on consumer needs, behavior and trends, perception of existing products and new product concepts, marketing testing, performance analysis of products and marketing programs, and competitor behavior. Develops briefs for outside research vendors and manages their relationship. Recruits and develops staff within the area of responsibility in accordance with policy. May also manage external vendors and contractors engaged in originating data for analysis

Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.

Director Market Research salary survey FAQ

Which compensation surveys cover Director Market Research pay?
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How does Director Market Research pay vary by industry and geography?
Compensation for Director Market Research varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
What is the typical salary range for Director Market Research?
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Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.

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