Director, Client Service

ENGINEERINGUK; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

HSA/FSAs

Dental & Vision

Wellness Program

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Kantar seeks a Director, Media Client Service in New York (Hybrid) to lead end-to-end research design and delivery for media effectiveness engagements. You will translate business questions into rigorous research approaches, guiding teams and delivering insights that shape media strategy.

With 8-12+ years in market research and strong quantitative methods, you will mentor teams, lead cross-functional collaborations, and drive growth through evidence-based recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years in market research/insights with ownership of research design, analysis and client-facing delivery
• Strong expertise in quantitative research methods, including survey design and analytical interpretation
• Direct experience in media and advertising effectiveness measurement including brand lift, cross-platform, and audience insights
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills with ability to present complex findings to senior stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end research design and delivery for complex media effectiveness studies
• Translate client objectives into rigorous research frameworks for media strategy
• Synthesize data into clear, actionable narratives and recommendations
• Guide measurement strategy and campaign learning agendas with senior client stakeholders
• Oversee quality and consistency across research outputs and elevate team standards
• Mentor and develop team members across levels
• Partner cross-functionally to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions
• Support account growth by identifying new research opportunities and contributing to proposals

Skills

Market research

Quantitative research methods

Survey design

Data analysis

Media measurement

Brand lift

Cross-platform measurement

Audience insights

Storytelling

Client leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business/Analytics

Job description

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Job Details

Title: Director, Media Client Service

Location: (Hybrid) New York

About the Role

We're looking for a research-first, media-savvy Director to lead end-to-end research design and delivery for media and advertising effectiveness engagements. This role blends deep market research expertise (questionnaire design, methodology, analysis, and insight storytelling) with strong media measurement fluency (cross-platform brand lift, addressable/CTV, digital ecosystems, and modern measurement frameworks).

You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, translating business questions into rigorous research approaches, and turning complex datasets into clear, story-driven recommendations that shape media strategy. You’ll also mentor and elevate teams-setting the bar for research quality, analytical rigor, and consultative client leadership.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end research design and delivery for complex media effectiveness studies, including methodology selection, survey design, and analytical approach
• Translate client business objectives into rigorous, insight-driven research frameworks that inform media strategy and decision-making
• Synthesize complex data into clear, compelling narratives that explain performance drivers and deliver actionable recommendations
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, guiding measurement strategy and campaign learning agendas
• Apply deep expertise in cross-platform media measurement (e.g., brand lift, attribution, audience insights across digital, CTV, and linear)
• Oversee quality, rigor, and consistency across all research outputs, establishing best practices and elevating team standards
• Mentor and develop team members, strengthening research, analytical, and storytelling capabilities across levels
• Partner cross-functionally (e.g., product, data science, operations) to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions
• Support account growth by identifying new research opportunities and contributing to proposals and client development

Essential Knowledge & Experience

• 8-12+ years of hands on experience in market research/insights, with demonstrated ownership of research design, analysis, and client-facing delivery (agency/supplier-side preferred)
• Strong expertise in quantitative research methods, including survey design, questionnaire development, and analytical interpretation
• Direct experience in media and advertising effectiveness measurement, including brand lift, cross-platform, and/or audience insights
• Proven ability to translate complex data into clear, insight-driven recommendations for senior stakeholders
• Strong client leadership skills, with experience managing relationships, influencing decisions, and navigating complex engagements
• Track record of mentoring and developing teams, elevating research rigor and consultative capabilities
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to present complex findings in a clear and compelling way, often to senior stakeholders
• Highly organized with strong prioritization skills; able to manage multiple workstreams while maintaining quality
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., marketing, business, social sciences, analytics)

Kantar Benefits

We provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package, including

• Medical plans with comprehensive, affordable coverage for a range of health services
• Health Savings Account/FSA
• Dental, Vision and benefits to cover unique healthcare needs
• Wellness Program
• 401k with match
• Tuition Reimbursement, Commuter benefits
• Unlimited PTO

Why join Kantar?

We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And by amplifying our in-depth expertise of human understanding alongside ground-breaking technology, we can help brands find concrete insights that will help them succeed in our fast-paced, ever shifting world.

And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We're dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society.

Privacy and Legal Statement

PRIVACY DISCLOSURE: Please note that by applying to this opportunity you consent to the personal data you provide to us to be processed and retained by The Kantar Group Limited ("Kantar"). Your details will be kept on our Internal ATS (Applicant Tracking System) for as long as is necessary for the purposes of recruitment, which may include your details being shared with the hiring manager

The salary range for this role in New York is $102,200-$124,933 USD Annual. Your final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to location, work experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability

Kantar Rewards Statement

At Kantar we have an integrated way of rewarding our people based around a simple, clear and consistent set of principles. Our approach helps to ensure we are market competitive and also to support a pay for performance culture, where your reward and career progression opportunities are linked to what you deliver.

Location

New York, World Trade CenterUnited States of America

Kantar Rewards Statement

At Kantar we have an integrated way of rewarding our people based around a simple, clear and consistent set of principles. Our approach helps to ensure we are market competitive and also to support a pay for performance culture, where your reward and career progression opportunities are linked to what you deliver.

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