Managing Director | Qualitative, Brand Strategy & Innovation

We are looking for an inaugural managing director to join the US arm of a hugely successful European insight agency.

It's a brand new role in the US capitalising on recent growth, it's an opportunity to grow the current client base, set the strategic direction for the US business and build out a team of qualitative insight professional.

The client:

A globally successful insight business with 4 offices globally. They've won numerous awards, including a 'champion of growth' award 3 years in a row, they've experienced double-digit growth for the last few years. You'll be joining an established office in New York but one that will be given the autonomy to really drive their US operations. Their clients span CPG, Auto, Tech and Retail, all of their projects are multi-market tackling complex innovation and brand strategy problems.

The role

The managing director reports to the global CEO and you'll have complete ownership of the US business. You'll manage the P&L, drive new business efforts, build a team (and managing the current team), refine and shape their research offer

Skills:

10-15 years plus qualitative research experience
US Market knowledge and contacts.
Senior leadership experience, running teams, developing business, shaping client offers.
Drive, hunger and an entrenuprial mindset

You may be a number two in a research agency or heading up a team but looking for more ownership and freedom. Excellent basic and compensation package.

Apply now for more info!