About this role
Your responsibilities:
Reporting to a Research Director, an Associate Research Director oversees various accounts and multiple projects and brings technical expertise to the research team, while developing a team of Research Managers.
Account:
Responsible for 3-4 FMCG product testing Accounts: client retention, client delight and Account growthEnsure revenue targets for assigned accounts are achievedDevelop proactive plans to address risks and capitalize on opportunities within accountsOversee timely, accurate, and high‑quality project delivery for Account teamProjects:
Lead the development and delivery of complex proposals and tendersBring technical expertise and ensure the use of best‑practice methodologiesDeliver complex regional and global projects: play active role in project management, reporting and holistic delivery of projectsProvide strategic, story-led recommendations based on client feedback, market trends, and project performanceEnsure project execution aligns with client objectives and broader business priorities
Team
Line manage 2-3 Research ManagersManage workload allocation and resource planning for the teamEnsure Research Managers receive appropriate coaching and trainingMentor team members in research skills, leadership, and career developmentEnsure outputs from team members meet the expected standards of quality and insight
Minimum 3 years in consumer research and/or sensory research FMCG product testing experience: practical experience of core product testing methodologies: i.e. HUTs, CLTs, IDIsSignificant experience in quantitative consumer research methodologiesMinimum foundational understanding of qual research: when to recommend qual/bring in qual experts from within SAMSignificant experience in a Research manager roleExcellent written and oral communication skills in English Proficiency in MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc Strong leadership abilities to manage teams and oversee large-scale research initiatives Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills Rigorous, responsive and proactive