Lead Account Manager - Strategic Research Consultancy Sydney $AUD 85-100,000 plus Super + Bonus - (posted Aug 18 2025)
Company: Resources Group Advertisers Ref: JB130825MrWeb Ref: 162427
Job Spec: Are you an experienced market research consultant ready to take the lead in shaping high-impact projects for some of Australia's biggest brands? This is your opportunity to join a dynamic, insight-led consultancy that partners with organisations across industries to deliver meaningful, actionable strategies that drive growth.
About the role
In this senior, client-facing position, you'll be at the heart of customised research program, guiding projects from brief to delivery. You'll work across diverse industries, solving complex business and marketing challenges with strategic thinking and data-driven insight. From designing methodologies to managing multi-market studies, you'll be trusted to deliver high-quality outputs that clients can act on with confidence.
Your day-to-day will include:
- Leading client relationships and understanding business needs in context of market and industry trends
- Designing and delivering tailored research solutions that uncover opportunities and optimise strategy
- Managing complex quantitative and qualitative projects, including mixed methodology and international studies
- Creating compelling deliverables (reports, personas, journey maps, playbooks) that inspire action
- Presenting insights and strategic recommendations that influence decision-making at the highest level
- Mentoring and developing junior researchers, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
About you
You're inquisitive, pragmatic, and confident in challenging the status quo to get the best outcome. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy balancing strategic thinking with hands-on project work.
We're looking for someone with:
- 3/4+ years' experience in a market research agency
- Strong quantitative skills (SPSS and/or Q) and data visualisation expertise (PowerPoint)
- Proven track record managing projects end-to-end
- Excellent communication skills in client presentation and written reporting
- A natural ability to build strong client partnerships and manage multiple stakeholders.
What's on offer
- Work with leading brands on challenging, high-profile projects
- Hybrid working: choose the balance that works for you
- Continuous professional development and tailored training
- A collaborative and supportive culture, with team lunches, wellness activities, and regular social events
- Competitive salary, birthday leave, paid parental leave, and community volunteer days.
If you're ready to step into a role where your expertise drives real business impact, we'd love to hear from you.
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: Send your CV to Jennifer Besanvalle at jbesanvalle@resourcesgroup.com
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