Quantitative Research Director

About RED C Research

RED C Research Group is a leading independent research and insight consultancy operating across Ireland and the UK. Established in 2003 in Dublin, the company has grown to over 80 specialists working in sectors including FMCG, media, telecoms, finance, retail, transport, government, and public services. Their work encompasses diverse areas such as tracking and segmentation programs, brand strategy, customer experience, communications development, behavioural research, and political polling.

Job Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Quantitative Research Director to join our senior leadership team in Ireland. This role offers the chance to manage a portfolio of key clients, driving business development while leading the delivery of high-quality quantitative research projects. You will serve as the main point of contact for major clients, understand their strategic challenges, and develop insights-based research solutions that foster long-lasting partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead client relationships by deeply understanding their business, anticipating research needs, and ensuring outstanding project delivery that meets or exceeds expectations.
• Develop and submit proposals and solutions that clearly address client challenges, including scoping, pricing, and pitching new work.
• Provide senior-level input in research design, questionnaire formulation, data analysis, and storytelling to translate findings into meaningful business recommendations.
• Manage and mentor account teams, empowering researchers to grow professionally and take ownership.
• Contribute to the company’s growth by identifying business opportunities and collaborating with the Director team.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 10 years of market research experience with a strong focus on quantitative methods, preferably gained within an agency setting.
• Proven client management skills with the ability to build trust and deliver insight that drives decision-making.
• Commercially savvy with a talent for identifying and winning new business.
• Strong communicator with experience presenting research findings to senior stakeholders clearly and persuasively.
• A leadership approach that balances providing guidance and promoting team autonomy.
• Keen interest in continuous learning and innovation, including new research methodologies, AI, behavioural science, and technology.

Why Join RED C?

• Take on substantial ownership of key client relationships and have a real impact on their success.
• Benefit from a supportive, experienced team dedicated to helping Directors focus on strategic client engagement and innovation.
• Engage in a broad array of challenging research projects across multiple sectors.
• Collaborate with senior practitioners on methodologies and ideas through the Ireland and UK networks.
• Access opportunities for international projects and cross-market research.
• Influence company growth and innovation initiatives like AI, product development, and talent nurturing.

Compensation and Work Environment

• Competitive senior-level salary with performance-related bonuses.
• Company pension contributions.
• Flexible hybrid working with two mandatory office days per week.
• Full flexitime with core hours of 10am to 4pm.
• Early finish at 1pm every alternate Friday, based on a 9am start.
• Ongoing professional development support.

Additional Information

This is an excellent opportunity for a quantitative research professional who thrives on client interaction, business growth, and delivering impactful research. The role offers a combination of autonomy and team support within one of Ireland’s premier research consultancies.