Managing Director - Leading Strategic Insights Consultancy

The company :

When it comes to offering clients a real understanding of how their brands and services engage with consumers, few can match this strategic insight consultancy’s longstanding reputation for conducting fresh, commercially impactful research.

Deliberately energetic and eclectic, they seek to hire the only the best talent; the most courageous thinkers and boundary crossers, the extroverts and the introverts but above all else, the collaborators and cocreators.  This is a team that is passionate about working collaboratively – not just with each other, but also with clients and the audiences they target. Their research is driven by co-creation. They help clients see the world through a different lens, untangling complex problems and sparking real change.

The opportunity :

They are currently looking to hire a Managing Director for their ‘soon to be open’ Melbourne office. This expansion is the logical next step for a business that already services top brands and business in the state across FMCG, Drinks, Retail, Banking and Government departments and organisations. Taking charge of this existing revenue stream you remit as MD will be to continue to wow and delight their Melbourne client base while building revenue. You’ll also be expected work closely with the Sydney management team to drive new business opportunities through sales/marketing and proposal writing, leading the team on client pitches. A hands-on role you’ll enjoy ‘doing the do’ and running research across (ideally) both qualitative and quantitative research . Taking the reins of key accounts, you’ll deliver insights that sing to clients. You’ll also enjoy building and leading a team - with an eye for spotting top talent, and a nack for bringing out the best in people.

The you :

• A brilliant Market Researcher / Strategist who loves to innovate
• A creative and commercial mind who is both inspiring and goal driven  
• A sound decision maker and problem solver
• A fantastic client and people leader

In return you’ll get to work for a business that is built on autonomy, trust and self-direction. They are incredibly progressive organisation where the business is run as an open book business. Everyone knows what the priorities are, and everyone can have input into the business plan. The finances are transparent, and everyone share in the profits. They invest in people. They hold monthly off-site training sessions for all staff and encourage them to take time out of the office, learning new skills or doing something fun that stretches their thinking. They also give back donating a % of profits to charity and doing for purpose pro-bono or low-bono work.

To learn more about this rare and exciting opportunity please call Rowan Haylett on +61 2 9258 1121 or email your CV to Rowan at rhaylett@resourcesgroup.com