Employment Type
* Full-time
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 growth
* Ensure revenue targets for assigned accounts are achieved
* Develop proactive plans to address risks and capitalize on opportunities within accounts
* Oversee timely, accurate, and high‑quality project delivery for Account team
Projects
* Lead the development and delivery of complex proposals and tenders
* Bring technical expertise and ensure the use of best‑practice methodologies
* Deliver complex regional and global projects: play active role in project management, reporting and holistic delivery of projects
* Provide strategic, story‑led recommendations based on client feedback, market trends, and project performance
* Ensure project execution aligns with client objectives and broader business priorities
Team
* Line manage 2-3 Research Managers
* Manage workload allocation and resource planning for the team
* Ensure Research Managers receive appropriate coaching and training
* Mentor team members in research skills, leadership, and career development
* Ensure outputs from team members meet the expected standards of quality and insight
o Minimum 3years in consumer research and/or sensory research
o FMCG product testing experience: practical experience of core product testing methodologies: i.e. HUTs, CLTs, IDIs
o Minimum foundational understanding of qual research: when to recommend qual/bring in qual experts from within SAM
o Significant experience in a Research manager role
o Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
o Strong leadership abilities to manage teams and oversee large-scale research initiatives
o Excellent organisational and problem‑solving skills
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