Client Director

JR United Kingdom; Royal Leamington Spa; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insights agency is looking for a Client Director to drive brand strategy through data-driven insights. This role involves overseeing major accounts and leading teams in delivering impactful research, ensuring collaboration and quality delivery while fostering career growth within a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Career Growth

Collaborative Culture

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years' experience in brand insights or consultancy.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in mentoring teams.
• Proven ability to work across multiple projects balancing leadership and execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end research projects and client engagements.
• Manage and develop a team of Client Managers and analysts.
• Present insights and recommendations in a compelling, data-driven narrative.

Skills

Leadership

Data Analysis

Brand Strategy

Communication

Project Management

Education

Background in marketing or consumer research

Tools

Excel

SPSS

Job description

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Location: Warwick (Hybrid, 2 days per week in the office)

Salary: Up to £68,000

The Company

A leading insights agency is hiring a Client Director to lead large-scale brand strategy projects. This is an opportunity to shape high-level business decisions by delivering data-driven insights. The team operates in a highly collaborative environment, working closely across multiple business functions to provide actionable recommendations on brand growth and positioning.

The Role

As a Client Director, you will oversee major accounts, lead client engagements, and guide teams in delivering high-impact research. You will be responsible for both strategic planning and hands-on project execution, ensuring insights are translated into meaningful commercial decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end research projects, from client briefing to final recommendations.
• Manage and develop a team of Client Managers and analysts, ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Consult on brand strategy, identifying key insights that shape business decisions.
• Provide leadership in crafting research methodologies, including survey design and data analysis.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to align insights with commercial goals.
• Present insights and recommendations in a compelling, data-driven narrative.
• Ensure best practices in brand health tracking, segmentation analysis, and performance reporting.
• Identify opportunities for growth, upselling, and cross-selling within existing accounts.

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate is a brand insights professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for data-driven decision-making.

• Minimum of 6 years' experience in brand insights, research, or consultancy.
• Strong understanding of brand tracking, brand health, and brand equity analysis.
• Ability to extract, analyze, and interpret data using Excel, SPSS, or similar tools.
• Proven experience in managing and mentoring teams.
• Strong communication skills with experience presenting insights to stakeholders.
• Ability to work across multiple projects and balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution.
• Experience working with a variety of data sources, including survey data, media spend, and social insights.
• Exposure to questionnaire design and research methodology.
• Background in marketing, brand strategy, or consumer research.
• Competitive Salary: Up to £68,000
• Hybrid Working: 2 days per week in the office
• Career Growth: Lead high-profile projects and develop your leadership expertise
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive, team-driven environment

How to Apply

Interested? Send your CV to Mohammed Buhariwala at Harnham via the Apply link on this page.

Keywords

Brand Insights, Market Research, Brand Tracking, Segmentation, Research Strategy, Data Analytics, Consumer Insights, Client Management, Marketing Research, Warwick, Hybrid Work.