Strategic Quant Research Lead - FMCG, Retail and Services Melbourne, Aus $AUD 160-190,000 + SUPER + bonus + benefits - (posted Jun 11 2025)

Company: Resources Group
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Job Spec: Are you a senior-level insights expert ready to bring strategic firepower to some of Australia's biggest consumer brands? Whether it's helping an FMCG launch a bold innovation, supporting a retailer to rethink customer journeys, or enabling a telco to target smarter - this role will put you in the hot seat influencing stakeholders and delivering game-changing strategy.

This is a rare opportunity to be a thought-partner for clients, as well go deep as an expert in the execution of complex studies.

You'll lead on large-scale foundational studies, innovation pipelines, U&As, segmentations, demand mapping, pack testing, choice modelling, brand asset tracking, and more - across challenges that will keep you sharp and stimulated.


What you'll be doing:

• Leading a mix of complex, ad hoc quantitative projects, all fully customised
• Partnering with clients to solve complex business problems through smart research design
• Translating sophisticated datasets into clear, actionable strategies
• Facilitating workshops, presentations, and senior stakeholder engagement
• Mentoring mid-level consultants and playing a key role in project leadership and delivery
• Apply deep strategic thinking to propel client business performance.

You'll bring:

• 8+ years' experience in strategic quantitative research
• A strong agency-side foundation with exposure to FMCG and/or Services
• Deep hands-on experience with intricate ad hoc research - including U&A, demand zone analysis, pack testing, flavor studies, concept testing, price testing, and measuring distinctive brand assets.
• Strong analytical skills (Q software a plus) and commercial acumen
• Excellent communication - a confident presenter, workshop facilitator and client advisor
• Strategic curiosity and the ability to bring both structure and imagination to client problems.

Why this agency?

• Join a leading independent strategic insights agency known for a breadth of methodologies and a depth of strategy.
• Work in a highly strategic, intellectually stimulating environment where your thinking will be challenged.
• Partner with engaged, high-profile clients who value insights-driven decision-making.
• Learn from an outstanding Director who will support your career growth.
• Enjoy market-leading salary, bonuses, and benefits.
• Clear career progression to Director level.

If you're craving variety, stretch and influence - and want to deepen your strategic expertise with a consultancy that gets it - this could be your perfect next move.

For a confidential discussion, reach out to Gemma Lewis.

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 Gemma Lewis (Director, APAC) at glewis@resourcesgroup.com or call Gemma on 04524 17265 for a confidential discussion about this role and other related opportunities.

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