Kantar
Director, Client Service
Chicago, N · Director
Sponsorship not specified$97k-$119kDetected 11 days ago
Data ScienceRecruitingResearchLeadershipCommunicationMentoringOrganizational Skills
About the role
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, guiding measurement strategy and campaign learning agendas
- Apply deep expertise in cross-platform media measurement (e.g., brand lift, attribution, audience insights across digital, CTV, and linear)
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end research design and delivery for complex media effectiveness studies, including methodology selection, survey design, and analytical approach
- Synthesize complex data into clear, compelling narratives that explain performance drivers and deliver actionable recommendations
- Mentor and develop team members, strengthening research, analytical, and storytelling capabilities across levels
- Partner cross-functionally (e.g., product, data science, operations) to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions
- Support account growth by identifying new research opportunities and contributing to proposals and client development
- Strong expertise in quantitative research methods, including survey design, questionnaire development, and analytical interpretation
Requirements
- Proven ability to translate complex data into clear, insight-driven recommendations for senior stakeholders
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to present complex findings in a clear and compelling way, often to senior stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., marketing, business, social sciences, analytics)
Skills
- Translate client business objectives into rigorous, insight-driven research frameworks that inform media strategy and decision-making
- Strong client leadership skills, with experience managing relationships, influencing decisions, and navigating complex engagements
Compensation
- The salary range for this role in Illinois is $97,400-$119,000 USD Annual.
Benefits
- Medical plans with comprehensive, affordable coverage for a range of health services
- Health Savings Account/FSA
- Dental, Vision and benefits to cover unique healthcare needs
Company info
- We're looking for a research-first, media-savvy Director to lead end-to-end research design and delivery for media and advertising effectiveness engagements.
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