Quantitative Research Director

11 hours ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The Research Agency Full time
About The Research Agency

We are a leading insights agency based in New Zealand, Melbourne, and Sydney, dedicated to solving complex problems for our clients. Our team of thinkers combines human behavior understanding with intelligent data capability to navigate uncertainty and answer big questions.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Account Director to lead our quantitative research efforts in Melbourne. As a key member of our consulting team, you will be responsible for designing, managing, and reporting on projects that drive business impact for our clients.

As a trusted client partner, you will work closely with clients and our team to understand their business issues and goals, and develop solutions that enable bold decision-making. You will be responsible for translating complex findings into impactful insights and strategies that drive commercial success.

About You
  • You have fine-tuned expertise in research, marketing, statistical analysis, psychology, or social science fields.
  • You are source-agnostic and comfortable formulating insight and strategy from a wide variety of inputs.
  • You have around 6+ years of experience in a commercial or agency environment.
  • You are a big thinker, able to connect the dots and take interpretative leaps to put forward ideas that break convention.
  • You are passionate about delivering high-quality work and have excellent knowledge of insights covering a range of topics.
  • You develop a deep understanding of the organizations you work with and are confident to challenge client perspectives and briefs.
  • You build long-lasting relationships that deliver the best value to both parties.
  • You feel at home both behind the tools and in the boardroom.
  • You innovatively and creatively find solutions and are open to new ideas.
  • You are team-focused and will encourage, train, and develop others and share knowledge/expertise company-wide.
  • You set an example and are a leader within your own work and with clients.
About Working at The Research Agency

We value diversity in all its forms and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We offer a dynamic, new co-sharing office space at The Commons in Collingwood, regular social events, some flexibility to work from home, and a competitive salary package.

We are a curious, creative, and multi-disciplinary team committed to delivering amazing work built on values of collaboration, creativity, and clarity. You will be given a voice to shape the direction and thinking of TRA and how the wider world uses human understanding to create better outcomes for all.



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