Strategic Consumer Insights Director

4 days ago


Gurgaon, Haryana, India Kantar Full time

Company Overview

Kantar is a global research and consulting firm that provides innovative solutions to marketing challenges. With a presence in South Asia, North Africa, and the Middle East, we offer a unique understanding of regional consumers through our research, local knowledge, and international databases.

Job Description

  • Advise clients on brand performance and deliver creative solutions through focus group discussions and ethnography.
  • Develop and implement effective marketing strategies to drive business growth and improve marketing efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Achieve growth and manage business financials by analyzing market trends and developing strategic plans.
  2. Identify new business initiatives and leverage skills across units to drive innovation and excellence.
  3. Build and nurture strong client relationships by providing exceptional service and support.
  4. Create an environment that fosters new work and innovations by encouraging collaboration and creativity.
  5. Drive thought leadership in teams by sharing expertise and best practices.
  6. Guide research executives to understand project requirements and develop their skills in quantitative research techniques.
  7. Contribute to overall training and development of research team members.
  8. Manage client relationships, present company credentials, proposals, and research results effectively.
  9. Negotiate costs and contract agreements with suppliers while ensuring highest level of client servicing.
  10. Report writing and presentation creation, including client recommendations, requiring ability to work independently.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Intelligent MBA graduate with 8-12 years of experience in quantitative consumer insights.
  • Proven expertise in MR or Marketing and Branding, with regular interaction and understanding of MR.
  • Self-starter with client-focused approach, leveraging knowledge for business benefit.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage processes for cost and time efficiencies, networking skills, and willingness to drive change.

Benefits

We have an integrated way of rewarding our people based on clear principles, ensuring we are market competitive and supporting a pay-for-performance culture. Your reward and career progression opportunities are linked to what you deliver.

Join Us

Apply for a career that's out of the ordinary and join Kantar, where intelligence, passion, and creativity inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in.



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