Roy Morgan Research is Australia's largest Australian-owned and longest established market research company. An upcoming parental leave vacancy has created an opportunity for an Account Director to join our Consumer Products Client Services team in Melbourne for a 12 months fixed term contract to start in October/November.

You will be responsible for managing the market research needs of already established prominent clients in the FMCG industry. This position has the potential to become permanent and ongoing should the successful candidate demonstrate their value to the company.

This position will give you an opportunity to work directly with key FMCG clients, developing customer relationships through presentations and written reports of meaningful, relevant and actionable insights that will allow clients to gain a significant competitive advantage. In particular, the role involves using our syndicated research program to identify, analyse, prepare and present market research findings intelligently and creatively to meet client objectives and address their business issues. 

You will have:

• An analytical mind, with strong numeracy skills
• A strong customer service focus with the ability to identify, define and communicate viable solution to clients business problems
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated experience in similar role
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated strong leadership capabilities as you will be working in a team environment directing and coordinating Account Managers and support staff
• Knowledge of the workings of the Market Research Industry will be highly regarded
• Experience in the FMCG/Consumer Products industry is desirable but not essential
• Experience in working with stakeholders across entire client organisations to understand current and emerging requirements highly desirable

The role also involves developing new business opportunities and proposing additional research services to address client business issues. 

We can offer you:

• State of the art products
• A well-reputed and fast growing company
• Career development opportunities
• A rewarding and exciting role
• A friendly and supportive work environment
• Work and life balance

If you have what it takes to add value to a well established team and client base, please forward your resume and expression of interest c/o hr@roymorgan.com NOW!