Account Lead (Quantitative Insights)

TRA; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insights agency in Melbourne is seeking a Quantitative Lead to manage and deliver research projects that provide actionable insights. The role requires at least 4 years in an agency, strong quantitative research skills, and the ability to translate data into compelling stories. Join a diverse team committed to innovative thinking and impactful solutions. This full-time position offers competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Commitment to focused learning with TRA Academy

Dynamic co-sharing office space

Competitive salary package

Flexibility to work from home

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years in an agency environment is a must.
• Experience in leading the design and execution of various projects.
• Hands-on experience analysing quantitative data.

Responsibilities

• Design, manage, and report on quantitative research projects.
• Deliver projects end to end for diverse clients.
• Translate complex findings into impactful insights.

Skills

Quantitative research skills

Statistical analysis

Creative problem-solving

Marketing know-how

Education

University degree in relevant fields

Job description

Are you an influential quantitative researcher who wants to make a real difference for clients and deliver actionable insights, backed by frameworks, behavioural science and marketing? Join us and make an impact.

ABOUT TRA
TRA is an insights agency based in New Zealand, Melbourne, and Sydney. We are a diverse group of thinkers, intent on solving the complex and challenging problems our clients are facing. We combine our understanding of human behaviour with intelligent data capability to navigate uncertainty and answer the big questions.

If you're ready to put your problem-solving and analysis skills to the test, we've got an opportunity for you! We are looking for an insights superstar to join our team and help solve problems for some of Melbourne's top businesses. You'll be using your creativity to answer clients' needs, and enabling growth through your amazing quantitative research skills. This is your chance to think outside the box and create solutions that will make a real impact.

Bringing together the best of both worlds for ambitious and strategic minds, we are the largest independent and multi-AFR and ESOMAR award winning research agency.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join our dynamic team in Melbourne as a Quantitative Lead and be at the forefront of innovation and impact. As a key part of our consulting team, you will be fully immersed in every aspect of the research and insight process, you will use your expertise to design, manage, and report on projects that make a real difference.

Responsible for delivering projects end to end, you will work with a diverse range of clients and to deliver meaningful insights that truly make waves.

With your excellent quantitative research skills and amazing analysis skills, you'll tackle projects like a pro. You bring solid marketing know-how, you have a knack for adding richness to stories through data curation, and you seamlessly blend complementary sources such as cultural analysis and qual insights into your work. You'll translate complex findings into impactful insights and strategies that set our clients on the path to success.

All while working alongside passionate, experienced and strategic team that will help you stretch your craft and client skills.

ABOUT YOU

• A university degree supporting your area of expertise.
• Fined tuned expertise in research, marketing, statistical analysis, psychology or social science fields.
• Minimum of 4 years in an agency environment is a must.
• Experience in leading the design and successful execution of a wide range of projects.
• Hands on experience analysing quantitative data and applying frameworks and thinking to solve marketing and other organisational problems.
• Proven ability to turn quant data into concise, compelling narratives that engage audiences and drive action.
• The ability to innovatively and creatively find solutions and is open to new ideas.
• And is a leader within their own work and with clients.
• You will need to have the right to work in Australia.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BENEFITS WE OFFER YOU?

• Join an award-winning agency that values innovation and transformative thinking. TRA has been named Research Agency of the Year, AU/NZ, B&T Awards 2024
• TRA has also been awarded AFR BOSS Most Innovative Company, Professional Services (2024), Gold for Campaign Asia-Pacific Market Research Agency of the Year and Silver for Independent Agency of the Year, in Australia and New Zealand in 2023, and many more
• Do the best work of your life, alongside some of the greatest thinkers you’ll encounter in your career. We are a curious, creative, and multi-disciplinary team that thrives on openness and respect. We are committed to delivering amazing work built on values of collaboration, creativity, and clarity.
• You’ll be given a voice to shape the direction and thinking of TRA and how the wider world uses human understanding to create better outcomes for all.
• A commitment to focused learning, with 1.5 hours set aside each week for TRA Academy, means you will be able to continually expand your knowledge, skills, and thinking. Combined with outstanding on-the-job learning experiences, you will have the support to take your career to the next level.
• You’ll be working in a dynamic, new co-sharing office space at The Commons in Collingwood – inspired and connected into creative, strategic people and businesses.
• We are a curious, creative, and multi-disciplinary team committed to delivering amazing work built on values of collaboration, creativity, and clarity.
• We have regular social events, some flexibility to work from home, and a competitive salary package to underpin the experience!

WE VALUE DIVERSITY IN ALL ITS FORMS
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We know from research that women or non-binary applicants don’t always apply for roles they don’t feel 100% qualified for, so we encourage anyone who is interested to get in touch. Focus on the bullet points that match your experience, not the ones that don’t.

Our job posting is the starting point for a conversation, and we’re always excited to hear from people who are interested in working with us.

If you’re curious, apply now! We’d love to hear from you.