Director, Sports Consumer Research & Client Growth

yougov; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

YouGov Sport Australia is seeking a dynamic Research Director to oversee the consumer research team within our sports division in Australia. Reporting to the Head of Sport, APAC, you will lead delivery, retention and growth of all consumer research business with full responsibility for the client base across major leagues and clubs.

You will manage the team, leverage hybrid research methods, and collaborate with the media lead to provide integrated reporting for clients.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a client-facing research team in sport/research.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Ability to grow business and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Research Design and implementation: develop comprehensive research strategies and designs, utilising a broad range of research methodologies, that address clients' objectives and required outcomes.
• Project management: ensure projects are completed on time and on budget, accurate and meet client requirements, with advanced planning and delegation.
• Team and people management: lead and mentor a team of researchers, manage performance, and drive growth.
• Data analysis and reporting: analyse results, undertake advanced analyses, and present clear reports to clients.
• Account Management: build close client relationships, identify opportunities to grow revenue.
• Data Quality: drive quality of outputs and processes, balancing due diligence with efficiency.
• New business development: prepare quotations and proposals with costings and timelines.

Job description

YouGov Sport Australia is seeking a dynamic Research Director to oversee the consumer research team within our sports division in Australia. Reporting to the Head of Sport, APAC, you will lead delivery, retention and growth of all consumer research business with full responsibility for the client base across major leagues and clubs.

You will manage the team, leverage hybrid research methods, and collaborate with the media lead to provide integrated reporting for clients.