Managing Director – Research, Insights & Consulting

The rules of consumer engagement are changing and businesses that don’t evolve fast enough risk losing their competitive edge. Brands need more than just data, they need real-time intelligence that drives action and fuels strategic transformation.

This firm has mastered the art of blending deep human understanding with AI-powered insights, ensuring brands make decisions today that lead to success tomorrow. They combine over 100 years of global insights expertise with advanced research technology, enabling businesses to co-create with consumers, refine product concepts and optimise brand strategies faster than ever before.

Now, they are looking for a Managing Director to lead the next generation of growth, driving a statewide transformation strategy while leveraging AI-driven research tools to accelerate market expansion and win new clients.

The Opportunity
Imagine leading a consulting business that seamlessly integrates research expertise with AI-powered insights platforms, driving new business growth and strategic transformation.

Your role will be to:

🔹 Lead the next phase of growth, developing and executing a statewide strategy to expand the Sydney market and build a high-value client portfolio.
🔹 Expand sector reach, building on a strong footprint in QSR, FMCG and retail, while accelerating growth in financial services, insurance, banking, and pharma.
🔹 Win new clients and drive revenue, identifying high-growth opportunities and developing strategic partnerships with key industry players.
🔹 Leverage proprietary AI-powered technology, from category immersion to product innovation and concept generation, to deliver competitive advantage.
🔹 Scale qualitative and sensory capabilities, enhancing a strong quantitative research foundation with cutting-edge methodologies.
🔹 Lead a high-performing team, fostering a growth mindset, commercial excellence, and a hands-on leadership culture.
🔹 Own commercial success, with full P&L responsibility and a focus on revenue expansion, operational efficiency and market leadership.

Who Thrives Here?

✔ A visionary leader in research and insights consulting, ready to define and drive a bold growth transformation strategy.
✔ An expert in AI-powered consumer intelligence, research methodologies, and shopper technology solutions, with the ability to translate insights into commercial impact.
✔ A business builder, highly skilled in winning new clients, expanding market presence and delivering sustainable revenue growth.
✔ Well-connected in financial services, insurance, banking and pharma, with a proven track record of sector expansion.
✔ A growth-driven, hands-on leader, ready to scale operations and shape the future of insights consulting.

Why This Role?

🔹 Lead the next generation of growth, driving a statewide market transformation strategy.
🔹 Drive consulting expansion while leveraging AI-powered technology platforms.
🔹 Shape the future of insights, from category immersion to product innovation.
🔹 Work with a leadership team that embraces AI-driven research and innovation.
🔹 Competitive salary + bonus + health & wellness benefits.

This is more than a leadership role, it’s an opportunity to transform the way businesses use insights to drive growth, win new clients and shape the next era of market intelligence.

If you're ready to take the lead, apply now.

For a confidential discussion, contact Celine Chie at Bluefin Resources