Director, Consulting

Kantar

. Profitably grow the business by managing and delivering high-quality brand strategy and consulting solutions .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in brand strategy consulting, project management, and data analysis, with a strong ability to deliver actionable insights and recommendations to clients. Proficient in managing complex projects while mentoring junior team members and optimizing delivery efficiency.

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Brand Strategy ConsultingProject ManagementData AnalysisClient PresentationsQuantitative Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Custom ResearchAnalyticsMarket Research MethodsSPSSSurvey ReporterData Management ToolsAnalytic PlansBrand ValuationBrand Portfolio StrategyOrganizational Performance

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationProblem-SolvingProactive MindsetTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeAI ToolsCross-Tab ToolsKantar Data Sources

Industry Keywords

Management ConsultingBrand ArchitectureConsumer SegmentationCommerce StrategyClient Relationship Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Profitably grow the business by managing and delivering high-quality brand strategy and consulting solutions
Build trusted and strategic relationships with existing and new clients
Manage consulting projects involving brand strategy, market structures, consumer and demand segmentations, brand valuations, brand portfolio strategy, brand architecture, brand purpose, organizational performance, innovation, and commerce strategy
Design custom approaches to address client questions and understand client context and challenges
Serve as the main point of contact for clients
Develop project workplans and oversee day-to-day project activities
Lead development of consulting deliverables, including questionnaires, sample designs, analytic plans, and reports
Oversee project teams and ensure outputs are meaningful and actionable
Conduct data analysis and synthesize data from multiple sources
Identify compelling insights and translate research learnings into recommendations and next steps
Package clear, relevant, and impactful deliverables and presentations
Keep project leadership informed of progress and solicit input
Lead client conversations, facilitate decision-making, and translate decisions into team next steps
Lead client presentations and facilitate client workshops
Identify and solve project issues
Optimize delivery efficiency while maintaining quality and accuracy
Build successful project teams and mentor junior team members
Manage staff utilization and project finances
Maintain understanding of Kantar data sources, tools, practice areas, and developments
Support senior leadership with client opportunities, proposals, and winning work
Design proposals and pitch solutions for client marketing problems
Provide feedback across the team and improve processes, including through AI
Build skills through training and questions
Build relationships with consulting colleagues and participate in team activities and training

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional experience in a similar capacity
Management consulting, brand strategy consulting, or custom market research experience preferred
Exposure to quantitative methodologies
Bachelor’s degree; preferred major or concentration in marketing, market research, social science, mathematics, or other analytic fields
Proven experience performing custom research, analytics, or consulting for multiple strategic research or consulting projects
Experience presenting insights and recommendations to clients
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Logical reasoning and problem-solving ability
Experience managing complexity and challenging situations
Proactive mindset and ability to work independently and within a team
Strong project and time management experience
Ability to deliver against multiple or competing deadlines
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office tools
Ability to master SPSS, Survey Reporter, data management/cross-tab tools, and other proprietary business tools
Experience with AI tools and openness to incorporating AI into work processes
Strong business acumen and brand savvy
Interest in mentoring junior team members
Command of marketing research methods, tools, and science
Ability to provide technical and analytical leadership
Interest and intellectual curiosity in learning Kantar solutions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical plans with comprehensive, affordable coverage for a range of health services
Health Savings Account/FSA
Dental and vision benefits
Wellness Program
401k with match
Tuition reimbursement
Commuter benefits
Unlimited PTO
Flexible working approach
Opportunities for reward and career progression linked to performance
Inclusive culture supporting health and wellbeing