Associate Director

Senior Research Consultant – Brand - (akin to Associate Director level)£Excellent plus BenefitsBerkshire – Hybrid working Move beyond project delivery and become a trusted adviser to global technology brands! You will be solving complex client challenges, shaping research approaches and strategically advising clients. This is a great opportunity to work with major international clients, lead impactful research programmes, and help shape strategic decisions through evidence-led insight. You will also play a key role when it comes to developing the agency’s brand research offer, supporting the growth of client accounts and strengthening the expertise of the research team.Particular expertise in quantitative and brand research is essential, and you will work closely alongside the sales and account management teams to develop client relationships and to help identify opportunities to grow accounts. Your curiosity and drive will see you establish and develop new ways of working to drive growth for clients and the agency.What you'll be doing:Oversee and lead end-to-end research programmes from design through to delivery across quant, qual and mixed methodologiesActing as a trusted adviser to clients, translating business challenges into research solutionsDelivering compelling insights and strategic recommendations – ability to challenge clients constructively and ask the right questionsBuilding and developing senior client relationshipsLead research into brand awareness, perceptions, positioning and performanceSharing brand research knowledge and best practice with the wider research teamTake ownership for resolving issues and manage client expectationsSupporting proposals, pitches and account growth initiativesExpertise required:Strong agency-side market research experience around Associate Director level – B2B Tech experience is highly advantageousStrong all-round methodological experience across quantitative, qualitative and mixed-method research (must have a particular expertise in quant)Strong brand research experienceExcellent client management and consultative skillsAbility to turn complex business questions into actionable research programmesCommercial awareness and a proven track record in this areaHighly confident presenter and communicatorA strong interest in the technology sectorExcellent starting salary and benefits package!