Associate Director Quantitative
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ABOUT THE ROLE
MC Saatchi is building a future-ready growth engine in CEP - bringing Consulting Experience and Performance together into a single culturally powered model designed to deliver clarity consistency and commercial impact for our clients.
Were looking for an Associate Director who is deeply passionate about the role quantitative research and analysis plays in shaping transformational strategy. Someone who thrives in complexity uses data to uncover fresh insight and turns that insight into compelling strategic narratives that influence senior brand and business decision-makers.
This role sits within our Consulting team and focuses on using advanced quantitative insight to drive clear actionable recommendations across brand experience and innovation challenges. Youll lead the sale design and delivery of some of our most complex and high-impact quantitative engagements integrating data seamlessly into broader strategic thinking.
As an Associate Director youll also help set the standard for best practice across the team developing our consultants shaping new methodologies and proactively managing senior support to deliver outstanding client outcomes. Youll play a visible role in building trusted relationships with major multi-market clients and in identifying new opportunities to grow Consulting.
What youll do
Lead the quantitative insight at the heart of our most complex and strategically significant projects ensuring clarity rigour and commercial impact
Set clear direction for project teams actively managing upwards to optimise senior input and ensure best-in-class delivery
Own and grow senior client relationships managing top-table pillar clients from big-picture account planning through to delivery of standout strategic work
Drive new business generation by identifying opportunities and leading high-profile proposals and pitches with data and insight at their core
Champion the strategic value of quantitative research internally and externally with a strong point of view on its current and future role in marketing strategy
Develop new disruptive approaches and methodologies that strengthen Consultings strategic offer
Coach and develop consultants building their technical capability and raising the overall quality of thinking and output
Create inspiring commercially rigorous client deliverables - distilling complex data into powerful insights and persuasive strategic narratives
Contribute to Consultings thought leadership programme through articles content and points of view that engage clients and the wider market
ABOUT YOU
What you bring
Solid previous experience in strategic research agencies and/or strategy consultancies
A deep passion for quantitative research and its application to complex insight strategy and innovation challenges
Proven ability to turn rigorous analysis into inspiring strategic narratives with strong presentation and storytelling skills
Broad knowledge of quantitative and analytical methodologies with clear judgement on when and how to apply them
Strong appetite for winning new business and building senior-level client relationships
Experience designing and facilitating engaging strategic client workshops
A track record of leading high-responsibility projects with a hands-on sleeves rolled up approach to delivery
Lateral and creative thinking with the ability to inspire others
Strong understanding of brands and the commercial challenges they face
Excellent communication influencing and presentation skills
What youll get
For the right candidate we will offer a competitive salary and benefits package which includes 27 days annual holiday private healthcare employer contributory pension life assurance and income protection. We also offer a host of benefits that support wellbeing including subsidised gym membership whilst our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion sees us offer learning opportunities around D&I mentoring programmes and the opportunity for all to participate in a number of active Employee Led Networks and associated events. Finally this role will be supported with all the necessary personal development required to set someone up for success.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Sunday 08 March
MC Saatchi Group has pledged its commitment to create a company that values difference with an inclusive culture. As part of this MC Saatchi Group continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not and shall not discriminate celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on merit without regard for any personal characteristics.
If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process please make us aware as part of your application.
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Key Skills
- Program assessment
- FDA Regulations
- Manufacturing & Controls
- Program Evaluation
- budget forecast
- Research Experience
- Operations Management
- Research & Development
- Strategic Planning
- Contract Management
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
About Company
MC Saatchi Groupwas founded in 1995 and is now the biggest Independent creative agency group in the World. Founded on one core principle Brutal Simplicity.
