Kantar
Kantar
Kantar is a global data insights and consulting company that helps organizations make better decisions about consumers, brands, and markets. Its work combines research, analytics, technology products, and digital platforms across areas such as brand strategy, consumer behavior, creative effectiveness, and customer experience. Kantar supports organizations in sectors including automotive, consumer packaged goods, energy, financial services, media, retail, and technology, providing evidence-based guidance for growth, innovation, and stronger brand performance. With around 28,000 colleagues working across global markets, Kantar brings together expertise in marketing, consulting, and media to turn complex audience and market data into practical business insight.

Senior Director, Client Service | Kantar | Atlanta Hybrid

Lead custom brand research programs, client relationships, and a $2.5M–$5M portfolio for Kantar. Manage teams, deliver actionable insights, and support profitable growth in a senior Atlanta hybrid role.

Description

  • Lead full-scale custom research studies for strategic local and global clients
  • Apply study solutions to generate business insights while coordinating multiple project teams
  • Produce analyses focused on specific business issues
  • Strengthen portfolio client relationships through high-impact deliverables and engagement
  • Drive business growth for Kantar
  • Oversee a $2.5M–$5M revenue portfolio
  • Deliver profitable Brand Performance work across assigned projects
  • Support new business efforts that maintain and expand the book of business
  • Price and scope engagements independently and prepare statements of work
  • Lead small to mid-size accounts and oversee complex, high-demand accounts
  • Respond to client requests, align expectations, manage deadlines, and communicate status
  • Guide clients and teams through complex or unfamiliar challenges
  • Design research and oversee junior staff quality across surveys, samples, specifications, and deliverables
  • Uphold client service standards and strengthen client satisfaction
  • Create insightful, story-driven reports
  • Present findings to clients and lead client meetings
  • Establish and manage independent client relationships
  • Manage 1–2 direct reports while supporting utilization targets and Brand Performance goals
  • Coach account teams and direct reports through ongoing feedback
  • Advance strategic priorities including Blueprint, +1/cross-sell strategy, and SPARK
  • Foster positive energy and a strong Brand Performance team culture
  • Model effective leadership and motivate the team toward organizational goals

Requirements

  • At least 7 years of experience managing high-volume quantitative research studies and working with clients to deliver agreed KPIs proactively
  • At least 1 year of people-management experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Social Sciences, or a related field
  • Demonstrated analytical and storytelling expertise, with the ability to turn data into compelling insights
  • Track record of improving client outcomes and influencing client decisions
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for internal and external stakeholders
  • Strong logical reasoning and problem-solving abilities
  • Experience building relationships that improve internal and external customer satisfaction
  • Curious, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset
  • Comfort working through ambiguity
  • Master’s degree preferred

Benefits

  • Medical plans offering comprehensive and affordable coverage across a range of health services
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • Wellness program
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Commuter benefits
  • Unlimited paid time off
  • Flexible working approach with encouragement to spend part of the week in the office
  • Performance-based culture with opportunities for career progression

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