Research Manager, B2B, Retail and FMCG Focus

Research Manager, B2B, Retail and FMCG Focus - Custom Insights Sydney / NSW-based - Flexible / Remote $AUD 80-90,000 package (posted Jul 24 2025)

An exciting opportunity has opened up for a Research Manager to join a growing Custom Solutions team within a global insights and consulting business. This newly created role supports the team's continued growth across Australia, New Zealand, and the broader APAC region. This is a great opportunity for someone with a solid foundation in quantitative research and a strong analytical mindset who is ready to step into a more hands‑on, commercially connected role.

About the Role

Working closely with a senior Research Director, you'll take the lead on the delivery of custom B2B research projects. These projects focus on helping major FMCG suppliers and retailers strengthen their commercial relationships, giving voice to their partners, uncovering key friction points, and offering strategic recommendations. You'll manage a combination of nimble, high‑frequency trackers and bespoke ad‑hoc projects. This role is hands‑on, with an emphasis on analysis, reporting, and insight generation. You'll also collaborate on proposal writing and join client debriefs, gaining exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic conversations.

What You'll Do

- Manage the day‑to‑day of custom quantitative projects (with some qualitative work), from initial research design to final client delivery.

- Work closely with clients, project managers, and operations teams to keep things running smoothly.

- Analyze results using platforms such as Q, Forsta, and Decipher.

- Create high‑quality reports with clear, actionable insights.

- Help enhance dashboards and reporting tools for more engaging data delivery.

- Bring a critical, fresh eye to recurring tracking deliverables.

- Support presentations to senior‑level clients and contribute to strategic discussions.

- Collaborate closely with Client Service leads to ensure custom work complements broader client programs.

What We're Looking For

- 1-3 years' agency‑side experience in a market research or insights role.

- Strong quantitative research skills, with some exposure to qualitative research as a bonus.

- Proficiency in survey and reporting tools such as Q, Forsta, Decipher, Tableau, DisplayR.

- Excellent skills in Excel and PowerPoint.

- A sharp analytical mind with an eye for detail and a talent for storytelling.

- Strong client communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

- Ability to balance urgency and quality, and proactively seek ways to improve processes and outputs.

- An interest in retail and FMCG, and how businesses collaborate and engage.

Location & Flexibility

The team is based in Sydney, but the role can be remote, in‑office, or hybrid depending on your preference. Occasional travel to Sydney for meetings or client sessions will be required.

What's on Offer

- Salary up to $90,000 package.

- Genuine flexibility and trust‑based working.

- A paid day off on your birthday.

- Work with senior commercial stakeholders at some of Australia's top retailers and FMCG suppliers.

- Be part of a small, close‑knit, and globally connected team with a collaborative mindset.

- Strong learning and mentorship from experienced researchers and business leaders.

- Opportunity to shape and grow a high‑impact function within a stable, respected organisation.

About Resources Group

Resources Group is a leading global talent agency for insights, analytics & data strategy. Our consultants take the time to truly understand your career aims and are dedicated to providing tailored, impartial advice to find you the very best career move. We have access to an unrivalled and exclusive range of job opportunities with trailblazing agencies and blue‑chips across Australia, NZ, and APAC.

Resources Group's Diversity and Equality Policy determines that we submit applicants to our clients on the basis of merit and ability, regardless of race, colour, age, disability, family responsibilities, gender, marital status, nationality, religious or political views or affiliations, sexual orientation or socio‑economic background.

Who to contact: Please contact Rowan Haylett at Resources Group on 04498 80582 to discuss things further, or email rhaylett@resourcesgroup.com.

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