Head of Quantitative Research & Insights

Opportunities like this don't come up every day. This is a chance to bring your creative and commercial leadership skills to a growing name in the industry.

This agency has carved a reputation for creative and marketing-orientated research and comprises a team who enjoy using research to help clients understand their brands and markets. They pride themselves on the quality, versatility and bespoke nature of their work and the close relationships they enjoy with an enviable list of clients. 80% of the work they deliver is ad-hoc/customised and as well as working on range of commerical clients they also operate in the for purpose sector – think philanthropy, education, arts & culture, Government (Federal, Local and State), environmental groups, and industry and professional associations. 

As the Head of Quantitative of Insights you’ll lead a talented team (4), manging resources and ensuing the team wider developmental and training needs are being met. Day to day you’ll take the lead with clients, delighting them with innovative solutions and sound insights. You’ll also wear a strategic and operational hat partnering with the wider management team to drive new business opportunities through the writing of winning proposals and sales/marketing initiatives.

You should have a background with either top agencies or clever quant consultancies and be looking for a company which will offer you a platform to further your career and be part of an entrepreneurial and forward thinking team. You should also have your own clear perspective and philosophy on Quant research as you will share ideas and help shape the direction and future of the business in this highly rewarding position.

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.

Key skills required :

• Able to apply knowledge and skills to deliver client insight
• Excellent Quantitative tool kit
• First class business and commercial acumen
• Proven track record of winning and maintaining client relationships
• Effective people management & motivational leadership
• Strategic visioning and planning
• Thought Leadership 

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