Vice President | Research, Insight & Consulting | US

Savanta; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 140k+ per year

Bonus/Commission scheme

Generous PTO Allowance

Ongoing Training & Development

Flexible working practices

Health package

Retirement plan

Team & Company Socials

DE&I committees

Job summary

Savanta, a leading data and market research firm, is seeking a Vice President to lead delivery across the Americas. The role combines senior client-facing leadership with hands-on research expertise in quantitative and mixed-methods methods, guiding growth and strategic advisory for major accounts.

Open to East Coast hours from anywhere in the US or hybrid from our New York office, you will lead a capable team, manage performance, and drive technology-enabled insights for senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in market research, insights, or related consulting.
• Proven track record of managing and growing client revenue.
• Experience leading and developing a team, including performance management and career progression.
• Genuine tech-first mindset, comfortable championing new technology and AI-enabled approaches over traditional methods.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead research programs that address client strategic questions across the Americas.
• Own and grow an existing account portfolio while identifying new business opportunities.
• Present high-level pitches to C-suite audiences and manage a commercial pipeline.
• Shape the growth strategy for the Americas team and drive double-digit year-over-year growth.
• Develop and guide a high-performing team with clear progression plans and a culture of innovation and client obsession.

Skills

Market research

Leadership

Client relationship

Quantitative research

Mixed-methods

AI-enabled

Strategic advisory

Job description

Savanta is looking for a Vice President to lead market research delivery and drive commercial growth across the Americas, bringing strong, hands-on expertise in quantitative and mixed-methods research to a senior client-facing and team leadership role.

This is open to candidates working East Coast hours from anywhere in the US, or hybrid from our New York office.

About Us:

Savanta is a leading data, market research and advisory company helping the world's leading brands make better decisions, faster. With over 500 people across offices in multiple countries, we combine deep research expertise, proprietary technology and high-impact consulting to give our clients a complete view of their markets, their customers and their competitors.

About the Role:

As Vice President, you will bring your curiosity and insight storytelling to lead research programs that help answer strategic questions for your clients.

You’ll own and grow an existing account portfolio, acting as a strategic advisor to clients while identifying new business opportunities that drive sustainable, double-digit year-over-year growth.

Running high-level pitches to C-suite audiences, managing a commercial pipeline, and helping to shape the broader growth strategy for the Americas team all sit within your remit.

You’ll also lead and develop a high-performing team, setting clear progression plans, managing performance, and fostering a culture of innovation and client obsession, while bringing a tech-first mindset that pushes both team and clients toward faster, technology-enabled ways of generating insight.

About You:

We’re not looking for expertise in a specific sector, though prior experience in financial services research would be a strong advantage.

What matters most is strong market research experience across both quantitative and mixed methodologies, paired with the commercial acumen and leadership capability to manage a high-performing team and act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.

You’ll be a fast-paced, autonomous operator, comfortable delegating to senior and mid-level team members while retaining accountability for revenue, delivery quality, and team performance.

The role also works with leads across regions to share best practice and support global client relationships that intersect with Americas accounts.

Essential:

• 8+ years of experience in market research, insights, or a related consulting field.
• Proven track record of managing and growing client revenue.
• Experience leading and developing a team, including managing performance and career progression.
• A genuine tech-first mindset, comfortable championing new technology and AI-enabled approaches over traditional research methods.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to operate as a strategic partner to senior client stakeholders.

And in return, Savanta offers:*

• Salary range: $140,000 +
• Bonus/Commission scheme
• Generous PTO Allowance
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Flexible working practices
• Health package
• Retirement plan
• Team & Company Socials
• Committees for Health & Well Being, Charities & Volunteering and DE&I

Why Join Us:

This is an opportunity to step into a visible leadership role within our growing US team, with strong client exposure and varied sector experience. You’ll work as part of a collaborative global team, overseeing key research projects, proposals, business development and the future direction of the team.

Part of the vibrant Next 15 Communications Group, we have an entrepreneurial and inclusive company culture that actively recognizes and values its people and offers unrivalled scope for career development, including mentoring, coaching as well as extensive training programs.

The company was founded on the belief that tech should be integral to its success, and this culture of tech innovation makes us best placed to put Savanta at the heart of our clients’ businesses offering solutions before they even know the problem.

Savanta is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and continuously strives to be an employer of choice. Our people are our greatest asset - we value workplace diversity and inclusion, oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination, and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates of all backgrounds.

All candidates will be considered equally, however, unfortunately we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

We encourage authentic responses that reflect your own experience and approach. Candidates should avoid relying on Generative AI to write cover letters or application responses, as this may be considered during the review process.

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