Quantitative Director

We’re looking for an exceptional Quantitative Director to join our growing, bright and ambitious team in New York.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior researcher who thrives on solving complex client challenges, leading high-impact research programs, and developing strong client partnerships.

You’ll work in a vibrant and collaborative environment, leading bespoke research projects for a range of leading brands . Our work spans sectors and methodologies — from brand tracking and segmentation to conjoint and integrated studies — and we pride ourselves on delivering thoughtful, commercially impactful insight.

In this role, you’ll play a central role in shaping research approaches, guiding project teams, and helping clients turn insight into action . You’ll also contribute to business development efforts and help grow our client relationships.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Extensive experience delivering quantitative research programs in an agency or consultancy environment
• Strong strategic thinking and storytelling skills , with the ability to translate data into clear, compelling insights
• Confidence working hands-on with data when needed , from reviewing datasets and analyses to interpreting outputs and coaching team members to ensure rigorous, high-quality insights
• Proven experience building trusted client relationships and acting as a senior advisor
• Experience leading project teams and mentoring junior researchers
• Deep knowledge of a range of research methodologies and analytical approaches
• Experience designing research solutions, proposals, and pitches
• The ability to manage multiple projects and client relationships simultaneously
• A proactive, entrepreneurial approach and enthusiasm for contributing to team and business growth
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end research programs for major client accounts, from problem definition and research design through to delivery of strategic insights and recommendations.
• Act as a trusted partner to clients , building strong relationships and advising on how research can address key business challenges.
• Design robust research approaches across a range of quantitative methodologies (including brand tracking, segmentation, conjoint, and integrated studies).
• Translate complex data into compelling insight , delivering clear, engaging stories that drive action and impact for clients.
• Lead and mentor project teams , providing guidance and support to junior researchers and helping develop their research and consulting skills.
• Oversee project delivery and quality , ensuring projects run smoothly, timelines are met, and work consistently meets Basis’ high standards.
• Contribute to business growth , including developing proposals, supporting pitches, and identifying opportunities to expand existing client relationships.
• Collaborate with leadership to help shape the development of the US business and contribute to the agency’s methodological and strategic thinking.

What we offer

In return we offer the opportunity to work with an ambitious, fast-growing insight agency and a team that cares deeply about delivering exceptional work.

You’ll have the opportunity to lead exciting research projects, develop strong client relationships, and play a key role in the continued growth of our US business. We also provide mentoring, a clear path for career development, and a supportive, collaborative culture.

About us!

• We make our own rules – we’re an independent insight agency based in the UK, this means we don’t answer to scary shareholders. We do things our way and make our own rules (promoting at timings we see fit, not in a certain window in the year)
• We’re international – we’ve attracted a diverse, international client base, working in over 60 markets
• We’re growing – we’re an ambitious company and consistently grow – and growth brings lot of benefits (both culturally and presenting more opportunities for our team)
• We offer rapid career progression – we’re big believers in setting goals and helping our employees across all levels achieve them at a pace to suit them
• We love our people – our employees are our main asset, without them, we don’t have a business.
• We strive to make Basis a fun place to work , day in day out, including an annual retreat
• We’re flexible – our team balances being in our New York office (which we love!) with remote working

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