Account Director - Social and Commercial Research Melbourne, Aus $AUD 140-150,000 + benefits - (posted Nov 18 2024)

Company: Resources Group
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Job Spec: We are partnering with a leading independent Research, Insights, and Strategy Consultancy driven by a genuine desire to create positive change in the world.

This consultancy offers a unique proposition: a boutique agency culture combined with the scale of a global communications group, a 50:50 qualitative/quantitative methodology split, and a diverse portfolio of social, commercial, and government clients.

The work is dynamic and impactful, spanning a range of sectors:

• Government & Social Impact: Collaborating with local, state, and federal governments, as well as NGOs, on issues like domestic violence, mental health, family support, bushfire preparedness, sustainability, and gender equality.
• Commercial Brands: Working with well-known global and local brands across retail, finance, technology, and services.
• Insight-Driven Impact: Your work will influence policy decisions, behaviour change, communications strategies, branding, innovation, and much more. The scope of your work will be exceptionally diverse and will help shape the future.

Research Account Director

As Research Account Director, you'll lead innovative and custom research projects, from proposal to delivery, while focusing on storytelling and presenting insights that drive action. You'll be seen by clients as a trusted advisor and will have the opportunity to elevate your team's capabilities while shaping the strategic direction of key accounts.


Key Responsibilities:

• Cultivating & deepening client relationships
• Leading customised social & commercial research
• Writing compelling, winning proposals
• Designing & delivering mixed-method qual/quant research programmes.
• Synthesising data sets and crafting clear, actionable narratives.
• Elevating the team's storytelling and reporting skills.
• Leading thought leadership initiatives and driving innovation in research.
• Mentoring juniors and growing your team.

We're looking for quantitative researchers, or dualist who are passionate about the craft and want to make a tangible impact through a mix of social and commercial research.

Ideally, you will have 7+ years' experience in social or market research, with a proven track record of delivering ad hoc research projects from pitch to presentation. Exceptional communication skills, empathy and curiosity are a must.

You'll be part of a workplace where you'll feel like you belong - a team of 30+ sitting within an eminent communications group and a WORK180 employer of choice. They are award-winning for their progressive initiatives and flexible working culture.

There are clear promotional pathways for leaders, with share options available.


About Resources Group

We are the Leading Global Talent Agency for Insights, Analytics & Data Strategy. Our consultants take the time to truly understand your career aims and are dedicated to providing tailored, impartial advice to find you the very best career move. We have access to an unrivalled and exclusive range of job opportunities with trailblazing agencies and blue-chips across Australia, NZ and APAC.

Resources Group's Diversity and Equality Policy determines that we submit applicants to our clients on the basis of merit and ability, regardless of race, colour, age, disability, family responsibilities, gender, marital status, nationality, religious or political views or affiliations, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

Who to contact: Please contact Emily Moser at Resources Group on +61 2 9258 1121 or email emoser@resourcesgroup.com

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