Associate Director / Director • Authentic Boutique Ad hoc Agency – Melbourne based • Hybrid working • Excellent benefits / bonus scheme potential Are you looking to leverage the advantages of a smaller boutique agency and truly have a seat at the table? This agency is authentic, supportive of well-being and thrives working on strategic research projects that are innovative and allows outside of the box thinking.
Open to an Associate Director or Director level professional who will be a key part of the business, managing 2 direct reports and being the go-to lead across a number of accounts covering entertainment, retail, financial services and automotive to name a few.
Every project is ad hoc focused, and you could be working on anything from NPD, large scale U&A's, brand uplifts, cultural insights, innovation, through to consumer/experience journeys.
What is expected from you? Associate Director: Leadership Role: Step into a junior leadership position, focusing on directing and leading others. Client Relations: Primary contact for at least 2 clients; build and maintain senior client relationships (head of insights or marketing manager). Business Development: Win new clients and support Directors in enhancing business reputation. Insight and Brand Expertise: Distill insights and make actionable brand growth recommendations. Develop concepts, innovation territories, brand architecture, positioning, and equity action plans. Deliver compelling and clear debriefs. Business Contribution: Active participation in business leadership in specific areas. Team Management: Manage and train junior team members effectively. Director: Client Leadership: Lead multiple client relationships and manage senior client relationships. Revenue Accountability: Responsible for meeting revenue targets, including maintenance and new business generation. Commercial Savvy: Skilled in acquiring new business and solving complex client challenges profitably. Thought Leadership: Pioneer the development of Starburst POVs, frameworks, and tailored methodologies to address client issues. Business Contribution: Actively contribute to building the business reputation. Specific leadership responsibilities in areas such as People, Partners, Philosophy, Process, Profile, and Performance. Inspiring Role Model: Mentor junior team members, provide on-the-job coaching, and design/deliver training. Benefits Hybrid / Flexible working Inclusive culture with regular celebrations, lots of laughter and a no-ego environment Supportive of well-being with a focus on work-life balance New business bonus scheme with opportunities to earn additional income If you have an ad hoc focused quantitative research background with 8-10 years' experience and this sounds like the role for you, please reach out to Rosie Cantwell at Echo Talent.
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