Senior Research Consultant

Resources Group; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Benefits package

Job summary

Resources Group is seeking a Senior Research Consultant – Brand to lead end-to-end brand research programmes for global technology brands from Berkshire with hybrid working. You will translate business challenges into research solutions, deliver actionable insights and strategic recommendations, and nurture senior client relationships.

The role requires expertise in quantitative and brand research, with strong consultancy and presentation skills and a commercial mindset.

Qualifications

• Agency-side market research experience at Associate Director level.
• Strong expertise in quantitative research.
• Brand research experience.
• Excellent client management and consultative skills.
• Ability to translate business questions into research programmes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end research programmes from design through to delivery across quant, qual and mixed methodologies.
• Act as a trusted adviser to clients, translating business challenges into research solutions.
• Deliver compelling insights and strategic recommendations – ability to challenge clients constructively and ask the right questions.
• Build and develop senior client relationships.
• Lead research into brand awareness, perceptions, positioning and performance.
• Share brand research knowledge and best practice with the wider research team.
• Take ownership for resolving issues and manage client expectations.
• Supporting proposals, pitches and account growth initiatives.

Skills

Client management

Presenting

Research design

Quant research

Qualitative research

Mixed methods

Commercial awareness

Consultative skills

Job description

Senior Research Consultant – Brand - (akin to Associate Director level) – £Excellent plus Benefits

Berkshire – Hybrid working

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Move beyond project delivery and become a trusted adviser to global technology brands! You will be solving complex client challenges, shaping research approaches and strategically advising clients. This is a great opportunity to work with major international clients, lead impactful research programmes, and help shape strategic decisions through evidence-led insight. You will also play a key role when it comes to developing the agency’s brand research offer, supporting the growth of client accounts and strengthening the expertise of the research team.

Particular expertise in quantitative and brand research is essential, and you will work closely alongside the sales and account management teams to develop client relationships and to help identify opportunities to grow accounts. Your curiosity and drive will see you establish and develop new ways of working to drive growth for clients and the agency.

What you'll be doing:

• Oversee and lead end-to-end research programmes from design through to delivery across quant, qual and mixed methodologies
• Acting as a trusted adviser to clients, translating business challenges into research solutions
• Delivering compelling insights and strategic recommendations – ability to challenge clients constructively and ask the right questions
• Building and developing senior client relationships
• Lead research into brand awareness, perceptions, positioning and performance
• Sharing brand research knowledge and best practice with the wider research team
• Take ownership for resolving issues and manage client expectations
• Supporting proposals, pitches and account growth initiatives

Expertise required:

• Strong agency-side market research experience around Associate Director level – B2B Tech experience is highly advantageous
• Strong all-round methodological experience across quantitative, qualitative and mixed-method research (must have a particular expertise in quant)
• Strong brand research experience
• Excellent client management and consultative skills
• Ability to turn complex business questions into actionable research programmes
• Commercial awareness and a proven track record in this area
• Highly confident presenter and communicator
• A strong interest in the technology sector

Excellent starting salary and benefits package!