Account Manager, Brand & Innovation

We go beyond the obvious using intelligence passion and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in.

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The role:

As an Account Manager you will develop collaborative strategic partnerships with your clients. Our Account Managers immerse themselves in their clients worlds to really understand the strategy experiences and competitive context of their brands to deliver industry-leading guidance on how to grow.

Our goal is to not just help our clients win but to keep winning. As such we utilise a broad range of data sources striving to blend a variety of sources and types of data to deliver unparalleled insight. You will be at the forefront of driving this insight and also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of new client initiatives. Its an exciting dynamic and evolving role.

This role is based out of Dubai. Dubai offers an exceptional experience with world class infrastructure tax free income high quality education safe and secure living with easy connectivity to any part of the world. There are more than 30 nationalities residing in Dubai offering a unique cosmopolitan culture.

What youll be doing:

You will support in turning behaviour data into competitive advantage through continuous monitoring advanced analytics and delivering tailored solutions. As global experts in Brand and Innovation you will help brands retailers and government organisations to make the right strategic decisions.

You will:

• Support Account Directors in successfully delivering Innovation research to the portfolio clients.

• Leverage sector expertise & insight to prepare and execute pitches and proposals.

• Partner with internal teams working on brand equity programmes communications development and cutting-edge research techniques such as neuroscience media & digital social media and brand analytics.

• Prioritize project requirements and delivery determine tasks and actions for exec team schedule and meet deadlines brief support services manage and evaluate project progress.

• Provide sound research recommendations apply appropriate research methodology & recommend appropriate Kantar products and solutions. Set standards of excellence ensure high quality through thorough checking procedures conduct detailed checks of proposals questionnaires discussion guides presentations.

• Provide sound guidance on analysis techniques provide sound guidance on finding the story finalize and ensure strategic content of conclusions and recommendations always adding value to research results.

• Acquire relevant client background knowledge must have a very clear understanding of client business relationship building meet deadlines manage general client expectations responsible for liaising with client on all aspects of the study from briefing to presentation on a project basis.

The skills & experience youll need:

• Highly strategic and consultative with a passion for brands and brand development

• Quantitative research mastery and experience leading brand research projects

• Experience working with global clients within fast-moving sector/s

• Passionate about mentoring junior team members

• A passion for and pursuit of exceptional client experience

• Desire and commitment to driving the collective success of a team

• Excellent communication & presentation skills

Were looking for people who have a passion for their role and the ability to thrive. However youve got here whether youve seen it all before or are making a transition from a different industry we want to hear from you!

Why join Kantar

We go beyond the obvious using intelligence passion and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in. We understand more about how people think feel shop share vote and view than anyone else. Combining our expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies nobody knows people better than Kantar.

And because we know people we like to make sure our people are looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for our people are our highest priority and we encourage our people to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage our colleagues to spend part of their working week in the office we understand no one size fits all and were flexible in our approach to ensure people feel included and accepted.

Were committed to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people clients suppliers and communities which is why we welcome applications from all background and sections of society. Even if you feel like youre not a perfect fit wed love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.

Interested

Send us your application including CV today. For questions you may get in touch with Anne-Lise Bosmans Talent Acquisition Partner Kantar EMEA ().

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At Kantar we have an integrated way of rewarding our people based around a simple clear and consistent set of principles. Our approach helps to ensure we are market competitiveand alsoto support a pay for performance culture where your reward and career progression opportunities are linked to what you deliver.

We go beyond the obvious using intelligence passion and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in. Apply for a career thats out of the ordinary and join us.

We want to create an equality of opportunity in a fair and supportive working environment where people feel included accepted and are allowed to flourish in a space where their mental health andwell beingis taken into consideration.

We want to create a more diverse community to expand our talent pool be locally representative drive diversity of thinking and better commercial outcomes.

Kantar is the worlds leading data insights and consulting company. We understand more about how people think feel shop share vote and view than anyone else. Combining our expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies Kantars 30000 people help the worlds leading organisations succeed and grow.