Associate Director - Quantitative Strategy (Food, Drink and Shopper)
Associate Director - Quantitative Strategy (Food, Drink and Shopper) Melbourne, Aus $AUD 110-140,000 + Super - (posted Feb 18 2026)
Job Spec: Newly listed opportunity! Where sharp insights meet high-stakes commercial decision making.
I'm partnering with one of Australia's most innovative, consumer-centric consultancies. Proudly independent, they blend boutique agility with global thinking and cross-continent offering. Their clients include supermarket icons, global food and beverage brands, and household names you'll instantly recognise.
The Opportunity
This is a growth hire within a busy and expanding quant team, sitting at the Associate Director level. The focus is firmly on client leadership, strategic thinking and storytelling. You'll act as a key strategic partner on complex, high-impact engagements - helping clients answer critical commercial and growth questions.
What You'll Be Doing
The work is beautifully varied and focuses on ad hoc research - brand strategy, consumer segmentation, price pack architecture, demand zone sizing, innovation, broader commercial and growth strategy, communications, customer journey mapping, category understanding, sensory formulation, and shopper insights.
Client Leadership
- Act as client lead/account owner where required
- Build confident, commercially strong relationships
- Lead senior debriefs, both local and international stakeholders.
Storytelling & Integration
- Turn analysis into clear, persuasive stories
- Integrate quantitative and qualitative insights
- Elevate outputs from data to action.
Team & Growth
- Contribute to proposals and pitches
- Mentor and guide junior team members
- Step into visible leadership within the team.
What makes the place a bit special?
- 100% bespoke ad hoc work
- A methodological playground that spans advanced quant, analytics, shopper, cultural, and qual
- The chance to work on international brands and studies
- Supportive, high-performing team
- 4-day work week on full pay.
About You
- 6-8 years' experience (minimum 5 years)
- FMCG, food, drink or shopper expertise
- Confident client leader and storyteller
- Commercially sharp and strategically minded.
About Resources Group
Resources Group's Diversity and Equality Policy determines that we submit applicants to our clients on the basis of merit and ability, regardless of race, colour, age, disability, family responsibilities, gender, marital status, nationality, religious or political views or affiliations, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.
Associate Director - Quantitative Strategy (Food, Drink and Shopper) in Melbourne employer: Resources Group
At Resources Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. Our hybrid work environment allows for flexibility while providing ample opportunities for professional growth and mentorship, ensuring that you can thrive in your role as a Senior Insights Lead. Join us to work with leading brands in Retail, Property & Services, where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on client success and industry trends.
