Insights Lead
IQbusiness · Johannesburg, Gauteng
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- We are seeking an experienced Insights Lead to take ownership of key client accounts and drive research that directly shapes business decisions.
- This is a leadership role for someone who combines rigorous analytical thinking with commercial instinct and knows how to transform data into compelling strategic narratives.
- If you are ready to lead, influence, and mentor within a high-performing insights environment, this opportunity is for you.
What You'll Do
- Lead research and insights delivery across multiple key accounts
- Design robust research solutions aligned to client objectives
- Oversee end-to-end project execution, ensuring quality and timeliness
- Translate complex data into clear, commercially meaningful insights
- Present strategic recommendations confidently to senior stakeholders
- Guide teams on questionnaire development, analytics, and reporting
- Mentor and develop team members, fostering growth and excellence
What You Bring
- 6+ years' market research experience 5+ with a strong senior track record will be considered
- 3+ years of project management and client-facing experience
- Proven ability to manage multiple accounts in a fast-paced environment
- Strong expertise in research design, sampling methodologies, and analytics
- Excellent storytelling and presentation capability
- A leadership mindset with the ability to inspire and develop others
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Economics, Marketing, Sociology, Psychology, Statistics, Business or related field
- Postgraduate qualification advantageous
Who You Are
You are
- Commercially astute
- Strategically sharp
- Detail-oriented yet big-picture driven
- Confident under pressure
- A strong communicator and natural leader