21 Oct
KANTAR
Johannesburg
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Job Details
Overview of role
At Kantar, we are the world's largest data, insight, and research company. Our Consulting Division is a specialist Marketing consultancy that combines human-led strategy and consulting to deliver solutions that unlock demand-led growth for our clients. We have a unique blend of experts who demonstrate exceptional skills in growth strategy, commercial strategy, human & cultural truth, brand-building, and organizational transformation.
We are dedicated to solving complex problems to drive growth and work collaboratively to create outstanding marketing and sales solutions for clients like Nestle, Old Mutual, SAB, and others.
Kantar's Consulting Division is looking for an Associate Director to join our Commercial Growth Strategy practice. As part of this team, you will work with a group of experts focusing on areas like Segmentation and Portfolio Strategy. We are specifically seeking someone with experience in Growth Strategy (Segmentation & Portfolio Strategy) using our unique Growthfinder methodology. The ideal candidate should have strong numerical skills, experience in developing and implementing advanced quantitative methods, and be comfortable working with complex data and analysis.
Key responsibilities
Client Relationship Leadership
Build deep positive relationships with key clients
Take and interpret briefs into our organization
Write proposals and sell Consulting solutions to win business
Lead thinking on solutions to client briefs
Solution Leadership
Lead Segmentation design, execution, analysis, and growth strategy
Deliver convincing, innovative solutions to client briefs
Provide strategic and inspiring thinking for clients' marketing challenges
Write and present intellectually convincing and emotionally appealing proposals and debriefs
Facilitate workshop process design and co-facilitate internal and external client workshops
Project Delivery
Ensure quality, timely delivery of projects through the team
Take ownership of project deliverables, including project administration and finances
Mobilize and coach our teams
Oversee the work scope of junior team members
Monitor and maintain the quality of outputs
Business Development
Manage project finances and deliver profitability
Win new work and build sustainable relationships with clients
Understand the long-term needs of client businesses
What we're looking for
We are seeking experienced research and marketing leaders with a diverse track record and 8+ years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate should have:
Proven expertise in quantitative analysis, analytics, and commercial sales & marketing
Ability to manage complex, unfamiliar problems
Creative ideas and a strong point of view
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Strong understanding of financial operations and business strategies
Passion for excellence in execution
Minimum of 8 years of experience, preferably in research or analytics capacities
University degree or equivalent experience with excellent scores in stats, business science, quantitative research, or mathematics
What we offer
At Kantar Consulting, you will have the opportunity to work for a leading marketing & sales consultancy and be part of an extensive international network. Our team consists of exceptional individuals with a wide range of experiences, providing ample opportunities to learn and inspire others. We offer the chance to work with blue-chip global and local clients in an energetic culture that constantly pushes boundaries in a fast and fresh way. In addition, we provide a competitive package and benefits, including a 4-week sabbatical every 4 years and a great leave package.
The role is based in our Johannesburg offices, located in an inspiring building in Bryanston with a great outdoor area.
We are conveniently located just a few minutes' drive from Sandton and have easy access to multiple shopping centers. Alternatively, our Cape Town offices are also an option. We embrace a hybrid flexible way of working, valuing both high accountability and personal flexibility. While we usually work together in the office a few days each week, we allow up to 2 days of flexible working from home based on individual preferences.
If you are ready to join a world-class team and make a meaningful impact, apply now!
Location
Johannesburg, Bryanston, South Africa
Kantar Rewards Statement
At Kantar we have an integrated way of rewarding our people based around a simple, clear and consistent set of principles. Our approach helps to ensure we are market competitive and also to support a pay for performance culture,
where your reward and career progression opportunities are linked to what you deliver.
We want to create an equality of opportunity in a fair and supportive working environment where people feel included, accepted and are allowed to flourish in a space where their mental health and well being is taken into consideration.
We want to create a more diverse community to expand our talent pool, be locally representative, drive diversity of thinking and better commercial outcomes.
Kantar is the world's leading data, insights and consulting company. We understand more about how people think, feel, shop, share, vote and view than anyone else. Combining our expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies, Kantar's 30,000 people help the world's leading organisations succeed and grow.
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