ABOUT IPSOS

Ipsos is the world’s third largest market research company, present in 90 markets and employing more than 18,000 people. Our passionately curious research professionals, analysts and scientists have built unique multi-specialist capabilities that provide true understanding and powerful insights into the actions, opinions and motivations of citizens, consumers, patients, customers or employees. We serve more than 5000 clients across the world with 75 business solutions.

Founded in France in 1975, Ipsos is listed on the Euronext Paris since July 1st, 1999. The company is part of the SBF 120 and the Mid-60 index and is eligible for the Deferred Settlement Service (SRD).

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WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR A DIRECTOR, BRAND HEALTH

You will play a critical role within Ipsos Brand Health business, combining leadership skills, business development savvy, and research expertise to shape and grow a significant portion of US revenue with existing and new client relationships. You will oversee a dynamic team of innovation professionals – ranging from junior to seasoned researchers – ensuring they have a clear and strategic road map to success.

With your guidance, your team is expected to provide best-in-class service, consultation and thought leadership to a range of clients. You have a passion for developing new business opportunities proactively and pursue them with gusto – both incremental revenue streams with new client targets and increased penetration with existing clients.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• FOCUS ON REVENUE AND PROFIT MANAGEMENT: Set and achieve realistic, but ambitious, revenue and profit targets for the broader team.
• BUILD TEAM LEADERSHIP: Balance the delegation of client relationship and project duties to your broader team, with the need to directly involve yourself in day-to-day activities on strategic initiatives. Over see your team members so that projects get done well and right: on time, on budget and on strategy for the client.
• SHOW OUR CLIENTS THE LOVE: Develop an understanding of our clients’ business issues and the industries in which they operate. Maintain and strengthen client relationships through our collective team greatness. Become a trusted adviser to clients by understanding their big picture strategy and day to day needs

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 8 years of research experience and at least 5 years managing teams
• Strong team leadership skills with past experience in mentoring and/or managing others
• Strong aptitude for research consulting with highly developed analytic skills
• Ability to think strategically about the clients’ business issues and design research to address the client’s questions
• Highly motivated, self-directed and possess a driven personality capable of working within tight deadlines
• Ability to develop strong relationships with clients
• Superior organizational skills, including ability to manage and delegate work effectively, attention to detail, and demonstrated commitment to the accuracy and completeness of information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in addition to well-developed interpersonal and presentation skills

Ipsos is An Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other protected class and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability

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