Phase 5 is seeking a market research professional who is ready to move to the next level as a Marketing & Business Development Manager to support our growth initiatives at the intersection of market research, marketing, and sales. This is a unique opportunity for an individual with a solid 3-5 years of quantitative market research experience who is eager to expand into a commercial and strategic business role.

You’ll work with the Sales, Account management and Marketing team to help strengthen Phase 5’s market presence, generate qualified leads, and convert opportunities into successful client relationships. You’ll apply your research expertise to understand client needs, have meaningful conversations with prospects, and support proposal writing efforts. Your professional growth will benefit from exposure to senior-level colleagues and clients and the ability to contribute to and shape marketing strategy.

With operations in Canada and the US, Phase 5 is a full-service market research and consulting firm serving clients globally.

We provide market and customer-based insights and advice that “Drive Bold Decisions” and drive growth for our clients through winning brand, innovation and new product development, and user and customer experience strategies. Our clients look to us when they want to:

• Create, launch and design new products or services and their digital interfaces;
• Improve the impact of their branding and communications investments;
• Generate customer loyalty with optimal experiences across all channels.

Key Responsibilities

Sales and Business Development Support

• Partner with the sales, account management and marketing team as well as the research teams to identify and qualify potential leads and target accounts.
• Assist in proposal writing, RFP responses, and client presentations.
• Maintain and enhance our CRM to ensure accurate tracking of opportunities.

• Leverage your background in research to bring consultative insights to marketing and business conversations.

Marketing and Brand Growth

• Support the execution of the company’s marketing plan across digital, content, and event channels to support brand awareness and lead generation.
• Support the creation of compelling marketing content (blog posts, case studies, white papers, etc.).
• In partnership with our agency, manage and optimize marketing campaigns in our marketing automation platform (HubSpot).
• Track and report on marketing KPIs, lead flow, and campaign effectiveness.

Collaboration and Internal Enablement

• Work closely with the firm’s research teams (Brand, Innovation, CX and UX) to align marketing efforts with the firm’s value proposition and client and market needs.
• Contribute to thought leadership and knowledge-sharing initiatives within Phase 5.

Qualifications

Required:

• 3-5 years of experience in market research, ideally quantitative.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Interest in sales, business development, and marketing strategy.
• Demonstrated interest in technology innovation.

Preferred:

• Experience engaging directly with clients or supporting business development.
• Exposure to marketing analytics, digital campaigns, and proposal development.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to connect data to commercial outcomes.
• Comfort working with CRM and marketing automation platforms (HubSpot).

Key Attributes

• Curiosity – eager to understand client challenges and business models.
• Confidence - not afraid to talk to VP-level executives.
• Collaborative mindset – works effectively across research, marketing, and sales.
• Entrepreneurial drive – comfortable in a small team environment and motivated to create impact for growth.
• Learning agility – quick to grasp new tools, systems, and business concepts.
• Organization and discipline – able to maintain the level of activity to build a pipeline.

Why choose Phase 5?

• Phase 5 offers a competitive compensation program, including health benefits, RSP matching, and performance-based incentives. Salary will be set commensurate to experience, in the range of $75,000-$90,000.
• Just as importantly, we offer coaching and development opportunities through our highly experienced staff and structured training. You will have opportunities to develop your skills, business acumen and strategic capabilities throughout your career.

Interested in joining the Phase 5 team? Email us at careers@phase-5.com to apply for this position. Please include your resume and a cover letter describing why you are a great fit for this position. Please note only successful applicants will be contacted.