Senior Associate Director - Quantitative Insights Melbourne, Aus To $AUD 165,000 + Super - (posted Jul 9 2026)

Company: Resources Group
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Job Spec: Ready to join a business that's ambitious, collaborative, and full of momentum. We're partnering with a highly regarded insights consultancy that's continuing to grow across Australia. With an enviable client portfolio, strong brand reputation and an impressive pipeline of new work, they're looking for a Senior Associate Director to play a key role in driving client growth and leading strategic quantitative research across Melbourne.


Why this role matters

This is a senior client leadership role where you'll combine strategic thinking, commercial acumen and hands-on research expertise. You'll be a trusted advisor to major clients, helping them solve complex business challenges while identifying opportunities to deepen partnerships and grow accounts. You'll work alongside experts across qualitative research, strategy, behavioural science and cultural insights, giving you exposure to genuinely integrated projects and the opportunity to influence both client outcomes and business growth.


What you'll do

You'll lead end-to-end quantitative research programs for a portfolio of high-profile clients, taking ownership from proposal through to strategic recommendations. You'll build trusted senior client relationships, develop commercially compelling proposals and help uncover new opportunities across existing and prospective accounts. You'll mentor and develop researchers, contribute to the collaborative culture of the business and work closely with senior leaders to continue growing the Melbourne office.


What you'll bring

• Established experience at Associate Director or Senior Research Manager level within a leading market research or insights consultancy.
• Strong quantitative research expertise across brand, tracking, U&A, communications, innovation and customer insights.
• Excellent client management skills with the confidence to present strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Commercial instincts with experience contributing to proposals, pitches and account growth.
• A collaborative leadership style and genuine passion for developing people.
• Curiosity, strategic thinking and the ability to translate data into commercially meaningful insight.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious senior researcher ready to take the next step with a consultancy that combines strong commercial momentum with an outstanding culture.

In return, you'll enjoy a highly competitive salary to $165,000 + Super, excellent benefits and the opportunity to work with some of Australia's most recognised brands.


About Resources Group

We are the Leading Global Talent Agency for Insights, Analytics & Data Strategy. Our consultants take the time to truly understand your career aims and are dedicated to providing tailored, impartial advice to find you the very best career move. We have access to an unrivalled and exclusive range of job opportunities with trailblazing agencies and blue-chips across Australia, NZ and APAC.

Resources Group's Diversity and Equality Policy determines that we submit applicants to our clients on the basis of merit and ability, regardless of race, colour, age, disability, family responsibilities, gender, marital status, nationality, religious or political views or affiliations, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

Who to contact: Please contact Rowan Haylett at Resources Group on 04498 80582 to discuss things further, or email rhaylett@resourcesgroup.com

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