Senior Account Director - Research and Insights Melbourne, Aus $AUD 130-160,000 + SUPER + BONUS - (posted Apr 14 2025)

Company: Resources Group
Advertisers Ref: EM456998
MrWeb Ref: 162166

Job Spec: Join Australia's most awarded independent strategic insights consultancy. With a team of 60+ and growing, this agency is known for solving complex, intriguing business problems through bold thinking, innovative tools, and exceptional client relationships. They're the go-to partner for high-impact strategic research for commercial clients - with this role focused on FMCG clients!

B Corp certified, this agency balances profit with purpose and offers some of the best benefits in the industry - market-leading salaries, 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 25 days of annual leave, flexible working, and career progression based on performance, not tenure.


The Role: Account Director / Senior Account Director FMCG

As an Account Director or Senior Account Director (depending on your level of experience), you'll lead a portfolio of high-profile FMCG clients, delivering advanced, strategic insights and helping brands make informed decisions.

We're looking for a researcher who can blend deep consumer and shopper understanding with sophisticated quantitative methods, equally comfortable with the tools and presentation.


What you'll be doing:

• Managing high-value FMCG & retail client accounts
• Leading large-scale trackers and bespoke ad-hoc studies (e.g., pack testing, segmentation, U&As, brand strategy, choice modelling, innovation, concept testing)
• Translating complex data into clear, compelling insights that drive impact
• Leveraging your quantitative expertise to design, analyse, and deliver high-quality research using SPSS/Q
• Building long-term client relationships through strong commercial thinking and outstanding communication.

What we're looking for:

• 8+ years of commercial quantitative research agency experience
• Proven track record of working with FMCG clients and brands
• Hands-on capabilities in Excel, SPSS, Q, or similar - confident with complex data sets
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to think both analytically and creatively
• A self-starter who thrives with autonomy and is ready to step into a leadership role.

You'll report to an outstanding Director and be part of one of the agency's highest-performing divisions. People here describe the culture as energising, motivating, and filled with intellectually curious minds. It's a place where great work is recognised and careers accelerate.


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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