Associate Market Research Director

Are you an experienced market research professional looking for an exciting next step in your career and are motivated by building strong client relationships? We are looking for an ambitious, energetic and self-motivated Associate Director / Account Director to join our London research team to work on global client accounts.

Who are we?

MMR is an independent, global consumer and sensory research agency specializing in food, drink, personal and household care research. With a client base that includes over 50% of the top 100 global food and drink brands, we are at the forefront of driving innovation and excellence in the industry.

Our team consists of more than 850 highly skilled professionals, including research experts, data scientists, and sensory specialists. With offices in multiple countries, we offer a global reach that enables us to deliver exceptional insights and solutions to our clients.

At MMR, we prioritize collaboration, honesty, and mutual trust. Our commitment to our employees' satisfaction is reflected in our high rating on Glassdoor, where we currently have a 4.7 out of 5 rating as an employer destination. Joining MMR means becoming part of a supportive and inspiring work environment.

Role

This is a client-facing role within the research team, with the primary aim of developing small and medium sized accounts by growing, managing and maintaining client relationships. Key responsibilities within the role will include client interaction, research design, proposal writing and taking responsibility for quality of project delivery, adding value to debrief presentations via data interpretation and commercial awareness skills. The focus of business development will be in building and growing long term relationships with clients.

As a hands-on researcher with sector knowledge, commitment to excellence in delivery, and assured confidence, you will be able to add real insight at debriefs. Experience in, and enjoyment of management is essential as you will be required to help coach and mentor more junior team members. This coaching and mentoring aspect will require you to build a complete understanding of the full project cycle in order to be able to help develop others.

• Agency experience (ideally ad hoc) is essential for this role
• Relevant research experience within the food, drink, household care and personal care industry is advantageous
• Product testing experience is ideal
• Experience within both small and large agencies would be beneficial
• Quant experience is essential and qual is desirable (though not necessarily as a practitioner)
• Strong self-management and communications skills

At MMR, we're committed to ensuring the happiness and well-being of each employee, regardless of where they are in the world!

We offer a wide range of core and additional benefits to enhance your experience with us. Competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and unparalleled training opportunities are standard here. Our vibrant culture, talented team, and focus on employee well-being is what makes MMR truly shine.

Ready to experience it for yourself? Apply now!’