Group Account Director - Market Research

One of the world's top 10 full-service market research firms is looking for Group Account Director for Mumbai Location;

Salary - 38- 43 LPA;

Exp 9-15 yrs;

Overall responsibility

The Group Account Director (GAD) has overall responsibility for the financial health of the team budgets and the maintenance of healthy and profitable client relationships.

Key responsibilities

- the overall quality and profitability of the services provided by the team management and control of revenue budgets

- overseeing all relationships with clients, ensuring that their needs are being met and that they are receiving appropriate levels of service

- new business development amongst existing clients and identification and development of new business opportunities outside the existing client base

- providing leadership and clear direction to team members

- overall management of staff, including overseeing:

- recruitment of staff

- training and career development of staff

- annual evaluations and monitoring of progress

- setting goals and objectives for senior team members

- acting as an advisor and source of technical advice

- becoming involved in research projects as necessary, including sign off on presentations and reports.

- ensuring all procedures and policies are adhered to within the team or office

- representation at professional functions and activities

- making a contribution to company development, such as new approaches, improvements to company efficiency contributing to the training program and activities within the office

- contributing to the management of the office and supporting the MD in decisions as needed

Personal skills

The following skills are essential:

- Proven knowledge of market research

- Proven skills in team management and leadership

- Proven skills in staff development

- Background and experience in P&L management

- Demonstrated ability to build strong client relationships

- Proven skills in the development of business

- Strong presentation and interpersonal communication skills

- Excellent command of English, both written and verbal