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Research Account Director

Vanilla Recruitment (UK) Ltd, Orlando, NY, United States


Our client, a forward-thinking research and insights team based within a full-service marketing agency, are looking for a passionate and experienced Insight / Research Account Director to help build and grow their innovative market research solutions to new and current clients. You will contribute to a high-calibre team to drive growth and expansion of existing accounts. You will be working with large consumer brands where you will have the freedom and autonomy to drive innovation and change, you will be shaping the future of the insights team whilst advising on proprietary quantitative and biometric products, amongst others.

Working on a hybrid basis you will regularly work with clients in London and be required at their head office in Mansfield weekly. You’ll support clients and the whole business with creative, innovative approaches to traditional market research. Candidates should demonstrate outstanding commercial, analytical and numerical acumen and be driven to continuously innovate and improve.

Working hours Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible hybrid working

6 monthly appraisals with clear career development

Healthcare scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Duties and responsibilities

Build and sell innovative market research solutions to new and current clients

Consulting on qualitative and quantitative research and insight solutions to brands and businesses

Knowledgeable regarding agency processes, budgeting and proposals

Collaborating internally and externally with stakeholders

Having confident marketing/research conversations with prospects and clients

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Consulting on all areas of research, including quantitative, qualitative, market research, biometric products and UX solutions

Skills and experience required

Extensive research experience in an agency environment with a proven track record of growing revenue

Experience in/with mixed methodology agencies a preference

Understanding of innovative quantitative and qualitative research products and processes

Experience in digital marketing analytics, including social media

Experience dealing directly with client insight teams

Outstanding analytical and strategic thinking skills

Strong consultative selling ability

Enthusiastic and energetic team player

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