Location: Warwick (Hybrid, 2 days per week in the office)
Salary: Up to £68,000
The Company
A leading insights agency is hiring a Client Director to lead large-scale brand strategy projects. This is an opportunity to shape high-level business decisions by delivering data-driven insights. The team operates in a highly collaborative environment, working closely across multiple business functions to provide actionable recommendations on brand growth and positioning.
The Role
As a Client Director, you will oversee major accounts, lead client engagements, and guide teams in delivering high-impact research. You will be responsible for both strategic planning and hands-on project execution, ensuring insights are translated into meaningful commercial decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead end-to-end research projects, from client briefing to final recommendations.
Manage and develop a team of Client Managers and analysts, ensuring high-quality delivery.
Consult on brand strategy, identifying key insights that shape business decisions.
Provide leadership in crafting research methodologies, including survey design and data analysis.
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to align insights with commercial goals.
Present insights and recommendations in a compelling, data-driven narrative.
Ensure best practices in brand health tracking, segmentation analysis, and performance reporting.
Identify opportunities for growth, upselling, and cross-selling within existing accounts.
Skills & Experience
The ideal candidate is a brand insights professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for data-driven decision-making.
Essential:
Minimum of 6 years' experience in brand insights, research, or consultancy.
Strong understanding of brand tracking, brand health, and brand equity analysis.
Ability to extract, analyze, and interpret data using Excel, SPSS, or similar tools.
Proven experience in managing and mentoring teams.
Strong communication skills with experience presenting insights to stakeholders.
Ability to work across multiple projects and balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution.
Desirable:
Experience working with a variety of data sources, including survey data, media spend, and social insights.
Exposure to questionnaire design and research methodology.
Background in marketing, brand strategy, or consumer research.
Benefits
Competitive Salary: Up to £68,000
Hybrid Working: 2 days per week in the office
Career Growth: Lead high-profile projects and develop your leadership expertise
Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive, team-driven environment
How to Apply
Interested? Send your CV to Mohammed Buhariwala at Harnham via the Apply link on this page.
Keywords
Brand Insights, Market Research, Brand Tracking, Segmentation, Research Strategy, Data Analytics, Consumer Insights, Client Management, Marketing Research, Warwick, Hybrid Work.