Research Director - Quantitative

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Research Director to lead quantitative research efforts in a dynamic environment. This role involves managing key client relationships, collaborating with data science teams, and delivering actionable insights. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in market research, a passion for consumer insights, and strong project management skills. Join a vibrant team and enjoy a competitive salary, stock options, and a range of benefits including flexible working hours and paid volunteering days. This is a unique opportunity to impact business growth through data-driven insights.

Benefits

Choice of Mac or PC

24-day paid holiday allowance

Flexible working hours

Weekly office snacks

Quarterly social events

Summer Fridays

Enhanced maternity and paternity packages

Paid volunteering days

Audible subscriptions

Calm subscription

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Market Research or Consumer Insights.
• Strong client presence and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage key client relationships and ensure satisfaction.
• Collaborate cross-functionally for impactful presentations.

Skills

Quantitative Research

Data Analysis

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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Research Director - Quantitative, London

Client:

Streetbees

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Streetbees is building the world's first platform to understand human behavior and decision making. We make human data accessible, anywhere in the world, by connecting brands with real people on the ground to gather insights at scale. We distill this data using machine learning technology to uncover not just what they do, but also why they do it, and what drives them and predicts what they may do next.

Having recently raised investment, Streetbees partners with world leading brands across the FMCG, technology, retail sectors, including Unilever, Coca Cola, Heineken, Mondelez, Google, Meta, Uber, Sony Pictures, L'Oreal, Avon, Clorox, Ikea, Nestlé, Bayer, Haleon, and MERZ.

We're currently looking for a sharp quantitative researcher to join our rapidly growing business as a Strategy Director. In this role, you will work on a range of our clients autonomously managing delivery.

What you'll be doing:

• Extremely data savvy - comfortable with sampling, weighting, clustering, questionnaire design, checking data rigorously, and strategic delivery working directly with our data science, machine learning, and AI teams.
• Cross-functionally collaborate and project manage to create cogent and compelling presentations and output to share with clients.
• Lead the daily management of key client relationships to ensure Streetbees research helps address business critical issues.
• Ensure satisfaction and retention of key clients by delivering quality output in line with customer expectations.
• Report directly to the VP, Client Solutions.

What we're looking for:

• You will have worked for 8+ years for a leading Market Research or Consumer Insights agency, in a heavily client-facing role.
• Extensive experience in the FMCG, tech space is preferred, although other relevant industry experience will be considered.
• You have a strong and confident client presence and are a good presenter, comfortable with owning client relationships at a senior level.
• Passion for consumer insight and an interest in new technologies and in the power of consumer data and insights to drive business growth.
• Experience and comfort with senior client stakeholders, managing key relationships and working closely with them daily.
• Quantitative rigor - comfortable with data sets and methodologies to derive actionable insights (e.g., clustering, branding, communications, and innovations).
• Project management skills - able to develop, lead, and execute complex initiatives.
• Start-up attitude - comfortable in a fast-paced environment and delivering high-quality work on time.
• Problem solver - a natural problem solver and trusted advisor to clients, confident in presenting points of view.
• Cognitive intelligence - able to think on your feet, seeing all angles to best position our platform for client needs.

This is a great opportunity to work closely with a lively, diverse, and high-caliber Client Success team in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. As a Research Director, you will receive a competitive salary, company stock options, and work in a modern, social, open-plan office.

At Streetbees, your company benefits include:

• A choice between a Mac or PC to work on
• A 24-day paid holiday allowance with options to carry over unused days
• Flexible working hours with prior manager notification
• Weekly office snacks
• Quarterly social events
• Summer Fridays - early finish at 3 pm in June, July, August
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
• Paid volunteering days - one per quarter
• Audible subscriptions to encourage learning
• Calm subscription
• Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 support