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About Ducker Carlisle
 

Named one of America's Top Management Consulting Firms 2026 by Business Insider, Ducker Carlisle is a global market research, strategy consulting and M&A advisory firm that helps the world's largest companies and private equity firms optimize business performance and accelerate growth. Founded in 1961 with offices across the US, Germany, France, India and China, the firm leverages proprietary data, deep industry knowledge and proven methodologies to deliver tailored, industry-specific insights and recommendations across the automotive, heavy truck & equipment, general industrial, building and construction, and private equity sectors. For more information, visit DuckerCarlisle.com. 

Why Work for Ducker Carlisle
 

We are uniquely positioned as a boutique firm with a global footprint serving some of the world’s largest companies. You will have the opportunity to meaningfully impact work across the firm and collaborate with client teams and colleagues across the globe. We strongly encourage growth within the organization and support career planning as part of our performance management process.  

We value and recognize our employees’ hard work through Project of the Quarter, employee shoutouts, and regular performance reviews. Collaboration and inclusivity are at the core of our culture. We host frequent social events, organize local volunteer opportunities, and offer hybrid work schedules. Our employees can access a competitive benefits package including 20 days of paid time off/year, 401(k) matching, and medical, dental and vision insurance.   

What You’ll Do
 

As a Senior Researcher, you will bridge the gap between primary fieldwork and market analysis to drive actionable project insights. In this role, you will lead high-level qualitative and quantitative in-depth interviews (IDIs) with industry experts and competitors across multiple concurrent projects, supporting the team through rigorous primary and secondary data gathering.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Conduct structured and unstructured B2B interviews (primarily via telephone) with high-level industry participants and competitors. 

• Execute primary and secondary research to deliver actionable market intelligence and customer insights across key target industries. 

• Summarize qualitative findings, code open-ended responses, tabulate data, and build client-ready presentation decks with strict data accuracy. 

• Use internal AI tools, to support research synthesis, content development, and workflow efficiency, while applying sound judgment and validating outputs. 

• Participate in client meetings to share key findings and contribute to strategic discussions. 

Qualifications: 

• 3+ years of experience working in a professional business environment, preferably in a research or data collection role 

• Effective written and verbal communication 

• Familiarity with Word, Excel and PowerPoint 

• Comfortable placing and receiving phone calls 

Compensation
 

The estimated base salary range for this role is $50,000 – $55,000 annually.  Exact compensation is determined based upon qualifications, experience, and location. Senior Researchers are also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance. 

Please Note:
We encourage all our staff to work from a Ducker Carlisle office as often as is feasible; our hybrid work schedule suggests that most local team members work in the office 3-4 days per week when they are not traveling to clients.
 

Ducker Carlisle is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, qualified veteran's status, disability, or any other categories protected by law.
 

Ducker Carlisle is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us if you require an accommodation during the application process.