Associate Director - Strategic Thinking, Real Impact
Associate Director - Strategic Thinking, Real Impact Sydney $AUD *******,000 + SUPER - (posted Mar ******)
Job Spec: A rare opportunity to step into a senior role within a highly respected independent insights consultancy known for helping organisations make smarter, evidence-led decisions.
This team partners with leading brands across a wide range of sectors, delivering strategic research that shapes products, services, brand positioning and customer experience. Their work sits at the intersection of human understanding, commercial strategy and rigorous insight, helping clients unlock growth and stay ahead of the competition.
As the business continues to expand its presence in Sydney, they are looking for an Associate Director to play a pivotal role in leading client relationships, guiding project teams and delivering impactful strategic work.
The Opportunity
This is a senior consulting role where you will take ownership of key client accounts while also contributing to the growth and development of a talented insights team.
You'll be responsible for shaping research approaches, leading complex strategic studies, and translating evidence into compelling commercial recommendations.
Typical projects may include:
Brand and positioning strategy
Segmentation and audience understanding
Innovation and concept optimisation
Product and service development
Customer experience and journey insights
Strategic growth and prospect identification.




What You'll Be Doing
Leading end-to-end insights projects from brief through to strategic recommendations
Designing robust research frameworks that answer complex business questions
Building and nurturing senior client relationships
Coaching and mentoring consultants to elevate both technical and consulting skills
Crafting compelling narratives that connect data with commercial strategy
Supporting proposal development and contributing to the new business pipeline
Playing an active role in shaping a team-oriented, high-performing team culture.
What We're Looking For
6-8 years' experience in a market research or insights consultancy
Strong expertise in quantitative research, with exposure to strategic ad-hoc studies
Experience managing projects and guiding more junior team members
A natural storyteller who can translate data into clear, persuasive insight
Strong commercial instincts and the ability to build trusted client partnerships
Curiosity about human behaviour and how people think, feel and make decisions.
Why This Role Stands Out
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.
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📌 Associate Director - Strategic Thinking, Real Impact (New South Wales)
🏢 Resources Group
📍 New South Wales