As a Market Research Director, you will lead high-stakes research engagements for the world’s most ambitious tech firms. Moving beyond data delivery, you will translate complex insights into board-level strategic advice regarding market entry and product positioning. You will own senior client relationships and drive growth within an agile, specialist team of world-class consultants.
Market Research Director at Horizon Strategy
Are you a seasoned research leader tired of generic agency work? This boutique London strategy consultancy is looking for a Market Research Director to lead high-stakes engagements for the world’s most ambitious tech and telecoms firms. With a salary up to £200k and a clear Partner-track, you'll join an elite 10-person team delivering Mayfair-level advice with startup agility. If you have 12+ years of experience and a track record of driving £1M+ in revenue, this is your chance to shape the strategic agenda for C-suite leaders at the frontier of technology.
Overview
Role overview
Company
Horizon Strategy
Boutique London strategy consultancy specializing in technology and telecoms
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Lead and grow end-to-end research engagements, managing complex qualitative and quantitative projects for major tech and telecoms clients.
- Generate and manage a significant revenue stream (£1M+) by nurturing deep, long-term relationships with industry decision-makers.
- Synthesize evidence-based findings into actionable strategic recommendations that shape product strategy and competitive market positioning.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- 12+ years of progressive experience in insight or strategy consulting with a dedicated focus on technology or telecoms sectors.
- Proven track record of commercial success, including portable client relationships and the ability to generate over £1M in annual revenue.
- Expert-level command of research methodologies with the ability to bridge the gap between technical data and executive-level strategic advice.
What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Join a specialized ~10-person elite team that delivers Mayfair-calibre strategic advice with the agility of a startup.
- Experience a genuine Partner-track opportunity with the autonomy to build your own research practice and influence the firm's growth.
- Work directly with founders and C-suite leaders at global technology and telecoms giants on their most critical commercial challenges.
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