REI

Customer Research Analyst

REI$64K — $103K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of primary research methods experience, focusing on qualitative and quantitative techniques.
  • Proven ability to manage research projects from design through to presentation.
  • Experience with research vendors and tools like Qualtrics or similar survey platforms.
  • Strong writing, verbal, and presentation skills to convey insights to diverse audiences.
  • Familiarity with statistical methods and proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

  • Design, manage, and analyze qualitative and quantitative research initiatives.
  • Translate research findings into actionable insights that align with business objectives.
  • Oversee research tools and processes, ensuring data quality and integrity.
  • Collaborate with various teams to identify research needs and implement findings.
  • Build and manage relationships with research vendors throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Communicate research methodologies and outcomes effectively to advocate for customer perspectives.

Benefits

  • Generous employee discount on products.
  • Access to comprehensive health benefits.
  • Retirement savings plan available for all regular employees.
  • Accrued time off for work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Overview

REI Co-op is looking for a Customer Research Analyst to help teams make informed choices through clear and useful customer insights.

In this role, you will plan and lead both qualitative and quantitative research. You will turn your findings into practical recommendations and represent the customer in decisions across the co-op. You will work with teams across the business and with outside research vendors.

Your work will help REI deepen its customer knowledge, reduce risk in business decisions, and create customer-focused experiences.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

  • Design, manage, and analyze qualitative and quantitative research from planning through final presentation.
  • Turn findings into clear insights and recommendations that support co-op business goals and customer needs.
  • Manage research tools and processes, including survey platforms, statistical tools, data collection, and quality checks.
  • Partner with teams across REI and co-op brands to define research needs, coordinate projects, and apply insights to decisions.
  • Build and manage vendor relationships, including project scope, fieldwork, analysis, and delivery.
  • Share research methods and findings in ways that help teams understand and advocate for co-op customers

Qualifications
  • At least 3 years of experience with primary research methods, including qualitative and quantitative research, sampling, survey design, data quality, analysis, and basic statistics. Vendor side research preferred.
  • Experience managing research projects through design, survey programming, data collection, analysis, and presentation.
  • Experience working with research vendors and survey platforms such as Qualtrics or similar tools.
  • Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to explain findings and tailor messages for different audiences.
  • Working knowledge of statistical methods and Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Experience with SPSS, Tableau, or similar tools is preferred.
  • You bring a curious and practical approach to solving problems. You can organize priorities, meet deadlines, keep partners informed, and work both on your own and with teams across the co-op. You use sound judgment, welcome different points of view, and keep customer needs at the center of your work.

Pay Transparency

We are committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency. As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, REI provides a range of compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic location or other relevant factors.

REI offers all regular employees a generous employee discount, access to health benefits, a retirement savings plan and accrued time off. Click here for a detailed overview of benefits plans by employee profile.

Pay Range

$64,600.00 - $103,500.00 per year

About REI

REI is a retail company that specializes in outdoor recreation gear and clothing. The company was founded in 1938 by Lloyd and Mary Anderson in Seattle, Washington. REI is a consumer cooperative, meaning that it is owned by its members and operates for their benefit. The company has over 170 stores in the United States and is known for its commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability. REI has been recognized as one of the best companies to work for in the United States.
Learn more about REI
Size
14,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1938

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