Account Director - FMCG and Shopper Insights Melbourne, Aus $AUD 120,000 + Super - (posted Oct 9 2025)

Company: Resources Group
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Job Spec: Are you ready to take your career to the next level with one of Australia's most innovative and consumer-centric consultancies?

This independently owned agency has just celebrated a milestone birthday and continues to punch well above its weight in FMCG, retail, and shopper insights. With a tight-knit team of 15+ across two continents, they combine the creativity of a start-up with the credibility of an established player. Their client list includes some of the world's most loved household brands - from supermarket giants to global food and beverage names.


Why this agency stands out:

• 100% ad hoc work - no tracking! Projects range from quick-turn to long-term strategic engagements.
• Methodological diversity - advanced quantitative, analytics, shopper, cultural, and qualitative research.
• International exposure - collaborate on high-profile projects with their overseas office.
• Supportive culture - genuine respect, mentoring, and encouragement to develop your expertise.
• Brilliant benefits - 5 weeks' annual leave, hybrid/flexible working, mentoring, conferences, social events, and a 4-day work week on full pay!

The role:

As an Account Director, you'll join a collaborative quant team, balancing analytical rigour with client-facing confidence. You'll:

• Lead and manage a mix of brand strategy, NPD, shopper, pricing, packaging, and concept testing projects.
• Work directly with senior brand and marketing stakeholders, turning insights into actionable strategies.
• Oversee end-to-end project management, including storytelling and presenting.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has 5-7 years' experience in quantitative research, ideally within FMCG or shopper insights.
• Excels at client management, presenting insights, and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic, and commercial environment.
• Is a strategic thinker who can turn data into actionable insights.
• Already based in Australia or eligible for sponsorship.

If you love the buzz of FMCG, want to work on global brands, and thrive in a supportive, entrepreneurial culture - this is one not to miss.


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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