Associate Research Director

Description:

Are you looking to leverage the advantages of a smaller boutique agency and truly have a seat at the table? This agency is authentic, supportive of wellbeing and thrives working on strategic research projects that are innovative and allows outside of the box thinking.

Open to creating a role around an individual’s level at Senior Consultant or Associate Director level. This role will play a key position in the business, management/mentoring of 2 team members and being a key lead across a number of accounts covering entertainment/media, FMCG, retail, financial services, government and automotive to name a few.

Every project is ad hoc focused, and you could be working on anything from NPD, large scale U&A’s, brand uplifts, cultural insights, innovation, through to consumer/experience journeys.

What is expected from you?

Associate Director:

• Insight and Brand Expertise:

- Distil insights and make actionable brand growth recommendations.

- Develop concepts, innovation territories, brand architecture, positioning, and equity action plans.

- Deliver compelling and clear debriefs.

• Leadership Role: Step into a junior leadership position, focusing on directing and leading others (If desirable, not a must)
• Client Relations: Primary contact for at least 2 clients; build and maintain senior client relationships (head of insights or marketing manager).
• Business Development: Win new clients and support Directors in enhancing business reputation.
• Business Contribution: Active participation in business leadership in specific areas.
• Team Management: Manage and train junior team members effectively.