Senior Research Director - Sensory and Consumer Experience
Senior Research Director - Sensory and Consumer Experience Melbourne, Aus $AUD *******,000 + Super + Bonus - (posted Feb ******)
Job Spec: This is a rare opportunity for a senior sensory leader who wants to build and shape something, not just run it.
You'll step into a leadership role within a high-performing insights and strategy consultancy where sensory is central to the offer - and where there's a genuine appetite to challenge the status quo and rethink how sensory drives commercial decisions.
Their sensory offering has grown year on year - they're some of the best in the business, placing sensory at the start of innovation, not just at the point of validation.
The business combines strategy consulting, innovation, sensory research and technology, with clear ambitions to become a Tier 1 insights and innovation partner in Australia.
What they want now is a commercial, client-facing sensory leader who can own senior relationships, grow the Melbourne practice, support the National Practice Lead and help shape the future direction of sensory across the business.
Your Role
Lead senior client relationships, building trust, credibility and long-term partnerships
Own and grow key accounts, developing and executing account plans that drive revenue and impact
Identify and win new sensory opportunities across qualitative, quantitative and consulting work
Design and oversee best-in-class sensory research, challenging briefs and delivering actionable, commercial outcomes
Take responsibility for financial performance,



including revenue targets and project profitability
Build, mentor and develop the sensory team as the function continues to grow
Foster a strong, positive team culture and lift capability across the broader business
Play an active role at the leadership table, influencing how sensory is positioned and evolved.
Who You Are
An established sensory research leader with 8-10+ years' experience
Commercially minded, with a proven ability to grow accounts and win work
Confident challenging clients and adding a strategic lens beyond pure delivery
A strong storyteller, able to translate sensory data into explicit, compelling implications
Curious about food, products and how things are made
Agency or in-house background considered
A strong track record in FMCG highly desirable.
What You'll Love
Entrepreneurial, collaborative and fast-paced culture
Strong emphasis on innovation, learning, ownership and impact
Social, fun team environment with long-term career potential
Hybrid working model (ideally 3 days in-office)
Up to 24 days annual leave
Clear, transparent bonus structure.
About Resources Group
Resources Group's Diversity and Equality Policy determines that we submit applicants to our clients on the basis of merit and ability, regardless of race, colour, age, disability, family responsibilities, gender, marital status, nationality, religious or political views or affiliations, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.
Who to contact: Please contact Rowan Haylett at Resources Group on *********** to discuss things further, or email ******
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📌 Senior Research Director - Sensory And Consumer Experience (Melbourne)
🏢 Resources Group
📍 Melbourne