Vice President, Innovation

About the role

You will manage and grow Ipsos Innovation & Market Strategy client relationships, driving business through deep expertise in our core offerings: concept testing, forecasting, A&U, segmentation, shopper insights, brand stretch, and positioning.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of Ipsos products and competitive marketplace offerings to identify and propose opportunities with existing and new clients.
• Manage and foster positive ongoing relationships with key client decision-makers.
• Develop in-depth understanding of clients’ products, services, strategies, and competitive markets to build Ipsos credibility and business.
• Anticipate future client needs based on their business issues and proactively influence Ipsos product development and delivery improvements.
• Direct client service teams to ensure flawless execution of market research projects from design to delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional department managers and client partners to continuously improve processes and align on client needs.
• Develop, manage, and mentor staff to build client understanding, strategic insight, and presentation skills.
• Review proposals, questionnaires, and presentations with Account Managers to ensure key business insights are delivered.
• Present compelling, actionable insights to clients in a way that builds confidence and translates complex findings for broad audiences.
• Actively manage assigned revenue and profit margins, identifying efficiencies to improve profitability.
• Design research methodologies tailored to client needs rather than fitting clients into predefined approaches.
• Develop and implement account plans, identifying shortfalls and new opportunities while adapting to changing priorities.
• Prioritize dynamic workloads, delegate effectively, and contribute to project teams in areas like questionnaire design, data analysis, and reporting.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of consumer technology and financial service trends, along with research methodologies suited to these sectors.
• Ability to design research that addresses client business issues within broader strategic contexts.
• Proficiency in pitching and executing Ipsos capabilities, including concept testing, forecasting, segmentation, A&U, shopper insights, and brand positioning.
• Experience identifying process improvements to enhance efficiency and profit margins.
• Skill in delivering insightful, actionable findings that address client issues, incorporating broader market trends where relevant.
• Flexibility and nimbleness in revising account plans to meet evolving objectives.
• Active participation in project teams to ensure high-quality insights are delivered to clients.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities.
• Exceptional benefits package, including generous PTO, healthcare plans, and wellness benefits.
• Flexible workplace policy.
• Strong collaborative culture.

Pay

In accordance with NY/CO/CA/WA law, the estimated base salary range for this role is $135,000 to $150,000. Your final base salary will be determined based on factors such as location, work experience, skills, knowledge, education, and certifications.