Job Description
Managing Director / Country Manager
Boutique Market Research Company | New Delhi, India
About the Company
Our client is a boutique market research consultancy with a global reputation for delivering bespoke research projects that demonstrate world-class thinking in research, marketing, and business strategy. Their client base includes many of the world’s top multi-national businesses from a variety of industries.
The Role
We are seeking a visionary Managing Director (or Country Manager) to lead India operations. You will be responsible for an organization of approximately 140–150 employees with an annual revenue of US$4–5m.
Core Responsibilities
- Business Development : New client acquisition to grow market capital for the organsation
- Strategic Planning: Create annual plans and budgets according to the mid- to long-term vision of the India business.
- P&L Ownership: Prepare, obtain approval for, and monitor the annual budget while maximizing revenue flows and minimizing fixed costs.
- Performance Management: Set organizational KPIs, ensuring they are properly communicated throughout the organization so each staff member understands their value.
- Stakeholder Relations: Represent the company in negotiations with customers, government departments, and local authorities to secure the most effective contract terms.
- Innovation & Quality: Develop and maintain leading-edge research techniques to ensure the company remains at the forefront of the industry.
- Team Leadership: Direct and control resources to ensure the recruitment and retention of high-quality talent, keeping the team motivated and trained.
- Compliance: Oversee accounting, legal, and regulatory requirements, including health, safety, and equal opportunity policies.
Our Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a leader who embodies our essential personality traits: Curious, Creative, Communicative, Collaborative, Proactive, and Productive.
You will be responsible for maintaining an office culture built on:
- Variety: Avoiding the routine to ensure the team gains experience across a wide range of projects.
- Safety: Creating an environment where entrepreneurs can express ideas without prejudice or bias.
- Engagement: Connecting people with their work and the people around them.
- Transparency: Ensuring all employees are connected to common company goals.
Requirements
- Proven experience in a senior leadership role with full P&L accountability.
- Experience managing large, multi-functional teams (100+ people).
- Strong industry background in market research, marketing, or business strategy consultancy.
- Ability to design bespoke approaches rather than recycling standard methods.
- Expertise in communicating complex data through visual harmony and relatable stories.
Please note, we are looking for experts only. Individuals with a tactical and operational background will not be a match. We are looking to hire Managing Director, who needs to own up complete P&L for India market, so kindly apply accordingly to
Boutique Market Research Company | New Delhi, India
About the Company
Our client is a boutique market research consultancy with a global reputation for delivering bespoke research projects that demonstrate world-class thinking in research, marketing, and business strategy. Their client base includes many of the world’s top multi-national businesses from a variety of industries.
The Role
We are seeking a visionary Managing Director (or Country Manager) to lead India operations. You will be responsible for an organization of approximately 140–150 employees with an annual revenue of US$4–5m.
Core Responsibilities
- Business Development : New client acquisition to grow market capital for the organsation
- Strategic Planning: Create annual plans and budgets according to the mid- to long-term vision of the India business.
- P&L Ownership: Prepare, obtain approval for, and monitor the annual budget while maximizing revenue flows and minimizing fixed costs.
- Performance Management: Set organizational KPIs, ensuring they are properly communicated throughout the organization so each staff member understands their value.
- Stakeholder Relations: Represent the company in negotiations with customers, government departments, and local authorities to secure the most effective contract terms.
- Innovation & Quality: Develop and maintain leading-edge research techniques to ensure the company remains at the forefront of the industry.
- Team Leadership: Direct and control resources to ensure the recruitment and retention of high-quality talent, keeping the team motivated and trained.
- Compliance: Oversee accounting, legal, and regulatory requirements, including health, safety, and equal opportunity policies.
Our Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a leader who embodies our essential personality traits: Curious, Creative, Communicative, Collaborative, Proactive, and Productive.
You will be responsible for maintaining an office culture built on:
- Variety: Avoiding the routine to ensure the team gains experience across a wide range of projects.
- Safety: Creating an environment where entrepreneurs can express ideas without prejudice or bias.
- Engagement: Connecting people with their work and the people around them.
- Transparency: Ensuring all employees are connected to common company goals.
Requirements
- Proven experience in a senior leadership role with full P&L accountability.
- Experience managing large, multi-functional teams (100+ people).
- Strong industry background in market research, marketing, or business strategy consultancy.
- Ability to design bespoke approaches rather than recycling standard methods.
- Expertise in communicating complex data through visual harmony and relatable stories.
Please note, we are looking for experts only. Individuals with a tactical and operational background will not be a match. We are looking to hire Managing Director, who needs to own up complete P&L for India market, so kindly apply accordingly to
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