Research Director / Account Director - Insights and Innovation Sydney $AUD 130-170,000 + Super (Neg.) - (posted Mar 21 2025)
Company: Resources Group Advertisers Ref: RH876911MrWeb Ref: 162119
Job Spec: Sitting at the intersection of creativity, consumer behaviour, and problem-solving, we can all agree that product innovation research is exhilarating. It moves quickly, and you can have a tangible impact on people's daily routines and lives, creating tomorrow's must-have products.
This team of insights and innovation experts are masters at decoding consumer choices - whether it's taste, sustainability, convenience, or brand loyalty - and transforming those insights into market-ready innovations. From early-stage ideation to post-launch performance analysis, you'll help brands discover white spaces, refine concepts, and bring winning products to market.
Why You'll Love It:
- Brilliant Brands & Clients - Work with household names across FMCG, health & wellness, retail, and lifestyle, collaborating on products that shape the future.
- Cutting-Edge Methodologies - A multi-disciplinary approach blending quant and qual, including surveys, communities, ethnographies, focus groups, workshops, sensory research, eye-tracking, in-depth interviews (IDIs), segmentation, and design sprints.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities - Access high-tech shopper labs, eye-tracking, and sensory testing facilities, providing clients with immersive and actionable insights.
- A Supportive, Fun Team - A culture that fosters collaboration, creativity, and professional growth, with flexible working arrangements and a commitment to work-life balance.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Growing and nurturing your client base, identifying opportunities, and building long-term partnerships.
- Prospecting and winning new business by leveraging your network and industry knowledge.
- Leading and managing end-to-end research projects - from proposal to presentation.
- Mentoring and upskilling junior team members, fostering knowledge sharing and best practices.
- Raising the agency's profile within the industry through thought leadership and networking.
- Staying ahead of the latest trends in innovation, tech, and AI to inform and enhance research strategies.
What You Bring to the Table:
- Winning Proposal Writing - The ability to craft compelling and commercially smart research proposals that win clients over.
- Business Development Smarts - Confident in spotting opportunities, building relationships, and securing briefs with new, existing and lapsed clients.
- Innovation Research Expertise - A strong background in FMCG, retail, or consumer product research, with an understanding of market dynamics and consumer behaviour.
- Quant/Qual Skills - Dualists are highly valued, but strong quant or qual specialists are equally in demand.
- Top-Notch Client Management - A natural communicator who builds trust, fosters collaboration and ensures impactful outcomes.
- Strategic Thinking & Creativity - A knack for identifying trends, solving challenges, and bringing fresh ideas to the table.
This is a brilliant opportunity to work at the forefront of product and brand innovation, making a real impact in a fast-paced, creative environment. If you love seeing your research translate into real-world products, let's chat!
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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