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Job DetailsOverview 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 clientsTake and interpret briefs into our organizationWrite proposals and sell Consulting solutions to win businessLead thinking on solutions to client briefs

Solution LeadershipLead Segmentation design, execution, analysis, and growth strategyDeliver convincing, innovative solutions to client briefsProvide strategic and inspiring thinking for clients' marketing challengesWrite and present intellectually convincing and emotionally appealing proposals and debriefsFacilitate workshop process design and co-facilitate internal and external client workshops

Project DeliveryEnsure quality, timely delivery of projects through the teamTake ownership of project deliverables, including project administration and financesMobilize and coach our teamsOversee the work scope of junior team membersMonitor and maintain the quality of outputs

Business DevelopmentManage project finances and deliver profitabilityWin new work and build sustainable relationships with clientsUnderstand 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 & marketingAbility to manage complex, unfamiliar problemsCreative ideas and a strong point of viewStrong communication and relationship-building skillsStrong understanding of financial operations and business strategiesPassion for excellence in executionMinimum of 8 years of experience, preferably in research or analytics capacitiesUniversity 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, BryanstonSouth 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 go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in. Apply for a career that’s out of the ordinary and join us. 

 

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.