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About Sterling

Located in St. Petersburg, Florida, Sterling Research Group is a full market research firm that works closely with their clients to provide the best possible services. With over 40 employees, Sterling is small enough to effectively handle change and encourage employee dialogue, yet large enough to accommodate substantial business. Sterling offers a range of positions appealing to a variety of professional interests- from operations to technology to project management. Sterling provides an excellent benefits package, competitive salary, and a positive work environment.

Sterling Research Group is located in downtown St. Petersburg in the First Bank building, within walking distance of dozens of unique restaurants, offices, and just minutes from the beaches. Sterling Research Group, Inc. http://www.sterlingresearchgroup.com has been in business for over 20 years, was recently awarded the 2008 Outstanding Business of the Year by the St. Pete Chamber of Commerce and named one of the 50 fastest growing, privately held companies in Tampa Bay!


Benefits Package
We offer an excellent benefits package which includes: Paid Time Off, Personal Time, Paid Holidays, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, STD & LTD insurances, 401(k) retirement savings plan, telecommuting, parking, and alternate work schedules.

How To Apply
Please contact Pamela Berger if you are interested in applying for any position. Email her on pberger@sterlingresearchgroup.com or fax your resume to (727) 867-4129. Remember to use the job title as your reference.

Sterling Research Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Project Manager

Summary
A Project Manager plans, directs, coordinates, and completes, as necessary, tasks/activities on assigned accounts and other projects. These activities may or may not include all aspects of the research process from initial design to preparation of final reports and client presentations, depending upon the resource requirements of the account.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews research proposals and budgets to understand study objectives and ensure optimum recommendations are made regarding study design, methodology, and reporting
  
  
• Develops detailed project plans/schedules and communicates project specifications to support departments through project planning meetings and internal communications
  
  
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge and understanding in interpreting and communicating project specifications within work group and other groups/departments throughout the company
  
  
• Coordinates and ensures adherence to project plans/schedules and completion of assigned project-specific, support department activities
  
  
• Interfaces with clients regarding research objectives, project status, required project materials, and Sterling’s success in meeting needs
  
  
• Develops data collection instruments to ensure they conform to research objectives and specifications
  
  
• Develops edit plans, tab plans, and other data specification materials
  
  
• Interprets data and develops and prepares written analysis
  
  
• Completes ad hoc analytical requests
  
  
• Checks deliverables and any other materials provided to clients from both client services and support departments to ensure adherence to relevant quality standards
  
  
• Understands budget model assumptions and performs to budget specifications
  
  
• Reviews assigned accounts for value-added opportunities in the areas of study design, methodology, data collection, and reporting and proactively recommends such to clients
  
  
• Optimizes and improves the internal project process
  
  
• Develops and implements solutions related to quality (e.g. checklists, project instructions, project documentation, quality control reports, quality control solutions)
  
  
• Performs other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with all MS Office applications (Excel and Access primarily)
  
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
  
• Detail-orientation and strong proofreading skills
  
  
• Organization with the ability to work in a deadline-driven and multi-tasking work environment
  
  
• Dependability and maturity to work independently under general supervision

Education / Background
Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university with a minimum of three (3) years related experience in market research environment and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. PC Windows-based software experience required with proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with SPSS or equivalent statistical package preferred.

Position Availability
Immediate.

Salary
Commensurate with experience.

Associate Project Manager

Summary
We currently have an opening for an Associate Project Manager in our Clients Services department and are looking for a bright and ambitious person to help us serve our fast-growing client base.

Responsibilities
Performs assigned tasks on research projects, including:

• Reviewing the research proposal to understand study objectives
  
  
• Communicating the detail of project plans and other job specifications verbally and in written form
  
  
• Coordinating and ensuring completion of inter and intra departmental project-specific activities
  
  
• Assisting in developing data collection instruments (questionnaires, interview guides, moderator guides, etc.)
  
  
• Assisting in developing edit plans, tab plans, and other data specifications
  
  
• Checking project deliverables and in-process work outputs
  
  
• Assisting in analyzing research results and preparing reports
  
  
• Interfacing with the client as required on the project
  
  
• Coordinating the implementation of client requests and changes to job specifications
  
  
• Assisting in the development and implementation of solutions related to quality (checklist, work instructions, etc.)

Requirements

• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with all MS Office applications (Excel and Access primarily)
  
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
  
• Detail-orientation and strong proofreading skills
  
  
• Organization with the ability to work in a deadline-driven and multi-tasking work environment
  
  
• Dependability and maturity to work independently under general supervision

Education / Background
No experience required, although previous work in a position involving project management and data analysis is a plus. Must have completed college coursework in business related program and be in pursuit of BS/BA degree, or have a BS/BA degree. Background in business (finance; marketing) or mathematics is a plus.

Position Availability
Immediate.

Salary
Commensurate with experience.

Client Service Intern

Summary
Sterling is looking for interns who can assist our Client Services team in performing various project-related task including: preparing project plans, project schedules, deliverable mockups, account maintenance, report checking and summarizing research results.

Qualifications

• Good organizational skills
  
  
• MS Word and Excel
  
  
• Attention to detail a must

Education / Background
No experience required, although previous work in a position involving project management and data analysis is a plus. Must have completed college coursework in business related program and be in pursuit of BS/BA degree, or have a BS/BA degree. Background in business (finance; marketing) or mathematics is a plus.

Position
Internship.

Hourly Rate
Commensurate on experience.

Schedule
Flexible. In accordance with school schedule.

Position Availability
Immediate.