Business Director.

Motivated by the idea of leading your own business unit and managing a team of researchers? If you are a commercially focused research professional with proven qualitative expertise then join this global insight consultancy as their new Business Director to deliver strategic business advice to a fantastic portfolio of clients.

JOB TITLE Business Director
SALARY £80000 - £90000
LOCATION London
THE COMPANY

This world-renowned consultancy company are breaking the mould of traditional research practice. With transparency and collaboration at the heart of what they do, it is no surprise they were voted as MRS's Best Place to Work in 2018 as well as being 2020's Business Impact of the Year winners.

Their work encompasses brand strategy, innovation, UX, cultural insights all the way to explorative futures work for some of the most impressive clients around, such as Google, Uber and Samsung. By combining rich qualitative insights with advanced quantitative data they have sought to humanise business over the past 20 years to see bigger possibilities for customers and clients by evoking positive change and impact.

As Business Director you will have the opportunity to run your own business unit and operate across tech, auto, retail and other commercial environments, helping clients to grow based on your deep understandings of consumer needs.

KEY DUTIES

• Lead on new business development opportunities while retaining 100% of existing client business
• As Business Director you will be responsible for leading a team of 15-20 people, aiding in their progression and also liaising with executive teams to improve wider business functions
• Define key business problems and generate insightful solutions for various insight, marketing and innovation needs
• Manage and maintain fruitful relationships with clients ensuring they act on your insightful recommendations

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• You will have extensive qualitative led research experience as well as familiarity working across a range of research methodologies (e.g. online qual approaches, data, analytics)
• Proven experience leading large teams and cultivating a culture of high performance and results
• You are confident in costing work, proposal writing and delivering compelling pitches to clients
• A confident and commercially focused individual, comfortable presenting and utilising your inquisitive nature to bring new and interesting ideas to the table

BENEFITS INCLUDE

• Generous commission/bonus structure (up to £20K)
• Offering shared parental leave (including up to 5 months full pay)
• Discounted private dental + medical insurance
• Flexible working + working from home
• 25 days holiday (with additional time off for Christmas + New Year)
• Free Breakfast when in the office

Interested in this Business Director role? Apply now and let's have a chat!

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