Our marketing management staff is made up of degreed and experienced professionals located throughout the country with expertise in the various services that we provide.  Due to the high volume and intensity of projects, we maintain a large number of consultants.  If you are interested in being a consultant please review the following information.

INDEPENDENT RESEARCH CONSULTANTS 

Durr Marketing Management is seeking Independent Research Consultants (IRCs) to perform primary and secondary market research on industry topics related to business management, marketing, education, health sciences, economics, law, politics, social services, food service and customer service.  IRCs should either have or be pursuing a college degree or certificate in any of the areas mentioned above.  Two to five years of experience in their specific field is also preferred.  IRC project assignments  and project pay scales are based on education and experience. 

Projects will consist of research, data analysis, and reporting.  Journalistic abilities are required for some consulting projects to convert research to copyrighted marketing management material for our clients and for articles to be published in the company media (advertisements, website, newsletter, flyers, and any other media selected by the company).  IRCs will be required to sign non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements for all projects and forfeit all ownership rights to research documents and any other electronic materials created for the project.  

IRCs will be required to complete the Marketing Management IRC Course and receive certification prior to beginning a project.  This 8 hour course is offered by the Durr Marketing Management Training and Development Division at a cost of $100 to cover the cost of instruction and materials.   

IRCs will be independent contractors responsible for calculating, reporting, and paying any local, state, or federal employment taxes.  Durr Marketing Management will provide tax form 1099-M for all paid assignments done on behalf of the company and its clients according to the signed project contract.  Pay for projects will be dependent on complexity, deadlines and IRC education and experience and may range between $100 - $5000 per project.  

Application Requirements:

• Resume
• Transcript (If graduated less than 2 years)
• 2 Samples of research papers with references cited in AMA or MLA format
• Paper (500 words) – Why are you interested in this position?  Why should you get this opportunity?  What assets would you bring to the company?
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, FrontPage, online search engines  (please advise of all proficiencies) 
• 3 References
• Ability to meet deadlines

All Independent Research Consultant related matters should be directed to:

Felisa Durr, Consultant

Durr Marketing Management
P.O. Box 9704
Peoria, IL 61612
Ph: (309) 692-4662

Fax: (309) 692-4867