Research Account Director

<p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">Our client, a forward-thinking research and insights team based within a full-service marketing agency, are looking for a passionate and experienced Insight / Research Account Director to help build and grow their innovative market research solutions to new and current clients. You will contribute to a high-calibre team to drive growth and expansion of existing accounts. You will be working with large consumer brands where you will have the freedom and autonomy to drive innovation and change, you will be shaping the future of the insights team whilst advising on proprietary quantitative and biometric products, amongst others.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">Working on a hybrid basis you will regularly work with clients in London and be required at their head office in Mansfield weekly. You&rsquo;ll support clients and the whole business with creative, innovative approaches to traditional market research. Candidates should demonstrate outstanding commercial, analytical and numerical acumen and be driven to continuously innovate and improve.</span></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Working hours Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm</strong></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>25 days holiday plus bank holidays</strong></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>3&nbsp;days&nbsp;working&nbsp;onsite&nbsp;in&nbsp;Mansfield,&nbsp;2&nbsp;days&nbsp;working&nbsp;from&nbsp;home</strong></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>6 monthly appraisals with clear career development</strong></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Healthcare scheme</strong></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Employee wellbeing initiatives</strong></span></span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Duties and responsibilities:</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">Build and sell innovative market research solutions to new and current clients</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">Consulting on qualitative and quantiative research and insight solutions to brands and businesses</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">Knowledgeable regarding agency processes, budgeting and proposals</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">Collaborating internally and externally with stakeholders</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">Having confident marketing/research conversations with prospects and clients</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">Excellent communication and presentation skills</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">Consulting on all areas of research, including quantitative, qualitative, market research, biometric products&nbsp;and UX solutions</span></span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Skills and experience required:</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">Extensive research experience in an agency environment with a proven track record of growing revenue</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">Experience in/with mixed methodology agencies a preference</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">Understanding of innovative quantitative and qualitative research products and processes</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">Experience in digital marketing analytics, including social media</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">Experience dealing directly with client insight teams</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">Outstanding analytical and strategic thinking skills</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">Strong consultative selling ability</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">Enthusiastic and energetic team player</span></span></li> </ul>