Associate Research Director (Strategy Manager)

Catalyx; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Associate Research Director, where your insights will drive innovation for top brands. This role involves leading consumer research projects, translating data into strategic recommendations, and collaborating with clients globally. With a flexible hybrid working model and a strong focus on employee well-being, you will enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and numerous perks. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment that values creativity and excellence.

Benefits

Flexible Hybrid Working

25 Days Annual Leave

Wellness Days

Birthday Off

Company Pension

Company Bonus Scheme

Private Healthcare

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health Discounts

Extensive L&D Program

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic planning and consumer research.
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data for insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead consumer research projects and manage client presentations.
• Translate research objectives into actionable insights.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Consumer Research

Brand Management

Quantitative Research Methods

Qualitative Research Methods

Data Analysis

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Data Analytics Tools

Job description

Associate Research Director (Strategy Manager)

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Associate Research Director (Strategy Manager)

London, Hybrid, 2 days a week @ Aldgate East/Liverpool Street office

We are Catalyx!

We assist top brands in maximizing their innovation, from insight discovery to in-market performance, focusing on products consumers can handle, taste, or feel. Our team drives innovation globally, collaborating with clients in 50+ countries, including Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Nestlé, Reckitt, PepsiCo, Haleon, Premier Foods, Newell Brands, Logitech, and more.

The Role: Associate Research Director

This role helps Catalyx’s clients build their business through the development of product, marketing, and strategy insights that will best meet the needs and exceed the expectations of their end users. Our methodologies collect and use the collective intelligence found in end-user data at speed and scale. The role of the Associate Research Director (internally branded as Strategy Manager) is to translate this data into business-building insights.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and manage consumer research projects for clients.
• Identify clients' research objectives and translate them into research design.
• Lead the delivery of research projects from commission to debrief, and lead client presentations.
• Analyse qualitative and quantitative data to generate meaningful consumer insights and frame these in a compelling way.
• Provide project leadership on research engagements managed by more junior team members to ensure on-time and high-quality delivery, internally and to clients.
• Highlight opportunities to upsell additional research to clients based on existing projects (e.g., additional sample, extra markets, etc.), and share these with the Sales team.
• Identify and participate in internal projects that improve efficiencies, address client needs or industry trends, and impact the strategic direction of the company.

What we're looking for:

• Experience in strategic planning, brand management/marketing, consumer research, or innovations (agency or client-side).
• Knowledge of insights and how to build a brand strategy.
• Experience with consumer research and uncovering insights.
• Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Experience in preparing written reports — summarizing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Ability to make meaning from large amounts of unstructured content (words, video, or image), turning this into strategic direction or a creative springboard for marketing and innovation initiatives.
• Proven ability to manage projects independently.
• Attention to detail, with pride in delivering excellent work that exceeds client expectations.
• Excellent mastery of PowerPoint and Excel; proficiency in data analytics tools is a huge plus.

What we offer:

• Competitive base salary — we know you’re worth it!
• Flexible Hybrid Working — to maximize your productivity and happiness around your life commitments.
• 25 days of annual leave — we all need to recharge our batteries.
• 4 "Non-Sick" Wellness days — 1 per quarter; your well-being matters.
• Your birthday off — Go and celebrate! It’s your birthday, after all.
• Company Pension — your future is important to us.
• Company Bonus Scheme — we appreciate your hard work.
• Private Healthcare — your health comes first.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Health and financial well-being discounts — to help with everyday life.
• Extensive L&D program — everyone should develop new skills and be given the tools and knowledge to succeed.
• Wellbeing Weekly — weekly tips and advice on self-care and well-being.
• Wow Awards — your peers want to shout out about how awesome you are!
• Company Socials — we like to have fun!

Catalyx is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from anyone irrespective of Disability, Education, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender Identity, National Origin, Religion, or Sexual Orientation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research and Consulting

• Industries

  Market Research and Business Consulting and Services

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