Research Director – GM potential

Is it better to be a small fish in a big pond, or big fish in a small pond?

My client is a successful strategic market research agency. A small and powerful independent they enjoy a privileged position of partnership with their loyal client base in Retail, Franchise, Sport, NFP, Government and Convenience. 

We are now seeking a Research Director to lead the team,  who could ultimately step into a general management role.

This is an exciting immediate management responsibility, and further progression working closely with the Managing Director. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the professional development, growth and day to day management of the team
• Build strategic relationships across the client base
• Write influential proposals to win new business
• Ensure clever research design and innovative analytical approaches
• Oversee the team in all project delivery
• Support insights and idea generation
• Craft final client deliverables to present & inspire c-suite client boards

This agency is a smart and they have a reputation to up-hold for quality and precision. Can you bring an worthy level of people and client leadership that can pick up the mantle?

Candidate requirements:

• Significant experience working in a managerial capacity in consumer/business market research
• Market research agency experience is essential
• Strong understanding of the Australian brand landscape and consumer trends
• Generalist knowledge of the dynamics of differing industries
• Expertise in concept testing, brand research, customer experience, choice modelling, segmentation etc
• Overall a quantitative specialist, but ideally comfortable in qualitative methods

Culturally, this team is just lovely – open, smart and collaborative. You’ll enjoy being a big fish in their success story in a business striving forward, and with a commendable interest in sustainability and social responsibility.