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Ipsos in US · 23 hours ago

Director, Market Strategy & Understanding

Norwalk, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$98K/yr - $120K/yr

7+ years exp

Ipsos is one of the world’s largest research companies, and they are seeking a Director for their Market Strategy & Understanding team. In this role, you will manage global research projects, mentor junior team members, and serve as a trusted partner to leading technology and media companies.

Health CareMarket Research

Responsibilities

Independently prices and writes full proposals of all types, with goal of growing Ipsos business and presence with assigned clients

Has vision to spectrum of client needs and helps 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 (Tech, CPG, etc.) education and SL expertise (becoming a methodology expert or the process of educating other team members on a methodology)

Mentors and trains junior team members on best practices and career growth on an ongoing basis

Creates "internal brand" within Ipsos and specific thought should be given to the unique area (whether client facing and/or internal facing) and activities that will help guide what they want to be "known for" as an expert within and outside of Ipsos

Acts as primary project lead to the client, overseeing more junior members

Handles more complex conversations/communications around project design, analysis, and unexpected challenges

Provides coaching and guidance to more junior team members on their own client interactions

Project management tasks focused on providing guidance, oversight and review of custom survey development, in-field challenges and significant input to analysis planning and execution

Leads/co-leads final report writing elements, strategic client guidance and presentation of findings

May act as manager to one or more Account Managers/Senior Account Managers

Includes overseeing training schedule, day-to-day guidance and supervision, and providing feedback (both ongoing and during annual review and goal setting)

Acts as strategic leader for project team and (in some cases) for client account team overall

Thinks through implications of actions, identifies opportunities and risks, and acts accordingly, balances providing what the client needs with the optimal outcome for Ipsos

Qualification

Research experienceAnalytic skillsTeam leadershipClient relationshipsProject managementStrategic thinkingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsMentoringCreative thinkingAttention to detailPresentation skills

Required

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 & demonstrated commitment to the accuracy and completeness of information

Balance of attention to detail with view to 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 the appropriate project resources, whether inside or outside of 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 in addition to well-developed interpersonal and presentation skills are necessary