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In the Ipsos Creative Excellence team we partner with clients to put the voice of the consumer front and centre in the campaign development process. We work across the whole creative cycle, from early-stage campaign development to pre-testing and post campaign evaluation studies.Building on several years of growth, we have ambitious targets for the future – you will play a key role in helping us meet them by…Ensuring we carry on expanding our ever-growing client base.Delivering brilliant work that helps our clients optimise their creative assets and understand the impact of their campaigns.Playing an important leadership role in the delivery of a wide range of projects, across a variety of clients and sectors.We currently work with many of the world’s leading brands, across a wide variety of sectors (including Entertainment, Technology, FMCG, Finance, Government, Fashion and Retail).Day to dayThese are the types of things you can expect to be doing during your day to day, although as Ipsos is a dynamic organisation , this may vary as different opportunities arise:Taking a lead in account management with a focus on developing existing client relationships and getting involved in growing the business.Working with, and leading, key account teams to ensure client needs are met through successful delivery of high-quality fieldwork, accurate and timely data, powerful insights and recommendations, as well as on-going project developments.Take active leadership for revenue generation and driving commercial success, e.g., by signing-off small proposals or contributing to larger ones to win new business and/or looking for opportunities to develop client accounts.Ensure the profitability of projects or elements of projects for which you are responsibleWorking closely with clients to ensure you fully understand their business, motivations and the impact of your work. Through building great relationships you’ll use your knowledge to contribute towards winning new business and growing existing accounts.Along with a Director, you’ll lead project teams here in the UK. Part of your responsibility will include managing & motivating the project teams to ensure efficient and profitable research execution, alongside line management and development of junior members of the team. You’ll also have active involvement in the recruitment of new team members.As some of our accounts are global, you’ll work closely with our colleagues in Ipsos offices across the globe, including international fieldwork and client service teams. About YouEssential criteriaExperience in quantitative market research or consumer insights at least at Research Manager level, with potential as an Associate Director.Proven track record of success in managing projects and client relationships.Experience of meeting client needs and managing client relationships.Demonstrated experience in managing, developing, and motivating individuals and teams.Strong understanding of research methodologies and a passion for delivering insightful results.Contribution to revenue generation through writing proposals, winning new business, or developing client accounts.Practical experience using AI-powered tools for research tasks, including data analysis platforms and automation tools.Desirable criteriaSolid research skills including questionnaire & study design, project processes, sampling, and basic analytical techniques.Commercial outlook with an ability to understand client business and promote Ipsos Client First behaviours.Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail.Financial awareness: experience in managing finances on projects and ensuring project profitability.Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, R) and Microsoft Office Suite.Strong understanding of AI tools and technologies applied to market research and consumer insights.Behaviours: These are the behaviours you should embody:You are passionate about delivering excellent client service and building strong relationships.You are commercially minded and able to identify and drive opportunities for revenue generation.You have a proactive and solutions-oriented approach.Analytical thinking.Resilience, flexibility and agility.Leadership and social influence.Creative thinking.Motivation and self-awareness.Empathy and active listening.Curiosity and lifelong learning.Talent management.Service orientation and customer service.Benefits:We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you as an individual. Our standard benefits include 25 days annual leave, pension contribution, income protection and life assurance. In addition, there are a range health & wellbeing, financial benefits and professional development opportunities.We realise you may have commitments outside of work and will consider flexible working applications – please highlight what you are looking for when you make your application. We have a hybrid approach to work and ask people to be in the office or with clients for 3 days per week.We are committed to equality, treating people fairly, promoting a positive and inclusive working environment and ensuring we have diversity of people and views. We recognise that this is important for our business success – a more diverse workforce will enable us to better reflect and understand the world we research and ultimately deliver better research and insight to our clients. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme, certified as a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Your application will be reviewed by someone from our Talent Team who will be in touch either way to let you know the outcome.Ready to have an impact? Apply now!
