Associate Director

About Us:

Toluna is a leading global research and insights provider that empowers clients to make smarter data-driven decisions. Combining our flexible platform, cutting-edge technology, expansive portfolio, and passionate experts, we simplify our clients' work and enable them to deliver greater business impact. ​

Introduction Associate Director:

We are on the lookout right now, for the most dynamic and talented researchers in the industry! This is a great opportunity for curious, passionate, creative and driven individuals who like taking ownership proactively and independently, to join us, based Hybrid in our brand new Barbican office space, or with our team in Manchester, working with some incredible clients.

Responsibilities:

• You will be focused on client management, team management and project delivery. Your team of Research Managers will be responsible for the delivery of all your research projects from design through to delivery of results. You will build, maintain an exciting, fun and highly supportive team of insightful and ambitious researchers.
• You will be set up for success by a highly invested manager, mentoring you to achieve your dreams. And you will also partner so very closely with the best Client Partners and peers in the business! Together, you will deliver smart proposals, as well as sharp, action-oriented insights to some of the biggest blue chip and most exciting companies.
• You will help clients with everything across U&A, touch point mapping, segmentation, ad concept testing, packaging testing, ad pre-testing, brand tracking, and cross media evaluations.

Required skill set:

• (6+ years) experience with quantitative research methods and techniques, end to end.
• A passion for product innovation, brands, digital media and making an impact on people.
• An interest in interpreting numbers and turning data into actionable stories for clients.
• Direct client management experience (+ client presentation experience).
• Experience with managing / coaching a small team of researchers on project deliverables.

Our Values:

Acting with ownership- Demonstrating individual accountability

Bringing a forward mindset- Being action-oriented, bold and entrepreneurial

Collaborating with curiosity- Exhibiting teamwork through togetherness

Discussing openly, committing jointly- Sharing your views openly

Embracing empathy- Being egoless & caring

What we Offer:

At Toluna, we’re all about creating a welcoming, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities to grow within our global team. Inclusion and respect are at the heart of what we do. Our community connects over 72 million people across 70 countries. If you’re passionate about making an impact, we’d love to have you on board.

Other Benefits:

• A flexible work environment with a strong focus on owning and taking pride in your work, Hybrid home working and flexibility with hours.
• Career and growth opportunities in line with your dreams and passion- dedicated career coach and a huge library of online business training (outside of the usual training needed to get you up to speed).
• A supportive team who share our individual successes of the month socially, as well as support each other via dedicated employee resource groups.
• Option to work from some of our European offices, and collaborate closely internationally.
• Global onboarding and frequent internal training and sharing opportunities.
• Our employees have exclusive access to Udemy Business. With our company license, you have unlimited access to all external courses.

Join our global team. We welcome big thinking and reward great work.