Director, Market Strategy & Understanding

Director, Market Strategy & Understanding

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

What makes this role important at Ipsos? As a Director you are collaborative by nature, have an eagle-eye attention to detail and brilliant organizational skills. In this role, you will have the exciting responsibility of being a trusted partner to several leading technology and media companies. You will manage global research projects and help our clients solve their business problems by leveraging multiple research methodologies.

• Independently price and write full proposals of all types, with the goal of growing Ipsos business and presence with assigned clients.
• Have a vision for the spectrum of client needs and help connect the dots between projects.
  • May include linking projects to each other, pulling in other service lines, proactively sharing Ipsos capabilities of interest, and more.
  • May include new business outreach and structured business development plans.
  • Influential in internal process improvement, cross‑sector education, and the ability to become a methodology expert or educate others.
  • Mentor and train junior team members on best practices and career growth on an ongoing basis.
  • Create an 'internal brand' within Ipsos; activities that help guide who you are known for as an expert within and outside of Ipsos.
  • Act as primary project lead to the client, overseeing more junior members.
  • Handle complex conversations/communications around project design, analysis, and unexpected challenges.
  • Provide coaching and guidance to more junior team members on their own client interactions.
  • Project manage tasks focused on providing guidance, oversight, and review of custom survey development, in‑field challenges, and significant input to analysis planning and execution.
  • Lead/co‑lead final report writing elements, strategic client guidance, and presentation of findings.
• May act as manager to one or more Account Managers/Senior Account Managers.
  • Oversee training schedule, day‑to‑day guidance and supervision, and provide feedback (ongoing and during annual review and goal setting).
  • Act as strategic leader for project team and, in some cases, for client account team overall.
  • Think through implications of actions, identify opportunities and risks, and act accordingly, balancing client needs with optimal outcomes for Ipsos.

• Minimum of 7+ years of research experience; ideally at least 5 years on the supplier side.
• Strong team leadership skills with experience in mentoring and/or managing others – ability to coach, guide and support direct reports.
• Strong Word, Excel, PowerPoint skills.
• Superior organizational skills, including ability to manage and delegate work effectively, attention to detail & commitment to accuracy and completeness of information.
• Balance of attention to detail with a view to the bigger picture and overall objectives of each task.
• Ability to oversee multiple projects, including managing workload of direct reports.
• Ability to think creatively about how to align appropriate project resources, inside or outside the immediate project team.
• Strong aptitude for research consulting with highly developed analytic skills.
• Ability to think strategically in terms of clients’ business, as well as opportunities for Ipsos to grow its business.
• Highly motivated, self‑directed and possess a driven personality capable of working within tight deadlines.
• Strong relationships with clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, well‑developed interpersonal and presentation skills.

At Ipsos you’ll experience opportunities for career development, an exceptional benefits package (including generous PTO, healthcare plans, wellness benefits), a flexible workplace policy, and a strong collaborative culture.

To find out more about all the great reasons to work at Ipsos, how we’re making an impact around the world, and more about our benefits and employee programs, please visit why work at ipsos | us.

Ipsos recognizes the necessity of building an…