Career Center

•     Through member contact and secondary research, gain in-depth understanding of the direct selling landscape in order to track trends in the market and identify research topics or needs that would enhance relevant industry conversations, knowledge or DSA strategy.

•     Working with the Industry Research Committee, research vendor and relevant association departments, create and manage annual program of research to include primary and secondary research as well as data analysis and synthesis.

•     Create RFPs, assist in developing questionnaires and serve as main point of contact for vendor partners.

•     Provide related analysis of market trends in a format usable by member company executives as well as internal audiences including the marketing, communications and advocacy departments.

•     Review research reports submitted by vendor partners, analyze the data and translate information into relevant, timely materials for use by member company executives.

•     Work closely with related international organizations to compare and contrast US and global data and to ensure consistency.

•     Write monthly DSA Digest newsletter articles to engage members in timely, research-related topics and publicize, promote and encourage participation for current DSA research activities.

•     Conduct analysis and compile regular reports on dsa.org, create content for Direct Selling Journal.

•     Maintains DSA’s library of available studies and publications and responds to inquires regarding these sales.  Sets annual pub sales budget.

 •    Staff Liaison for Industry Research Committee.

Ancillary Responsibilities:

Carry out other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time in keeping with the purposes of DSA, DSEF and/or WFDSA.

Meeting responsibilities include:

Attend association meetings and provide support and content as necessary;

Help plan and execute research meetings and Annual Meeting workshop.