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Consulting Director, Director of Market Research page is loaded## Consulting Director, Director of Market Researchlocations: Knoxville (Shelton Group)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted 15 Days Agojob requisition id: R00027867## **Lead with Insight. Shape the Future. Drive Purpose.****Why This Role Matters**As **Consulting Director, Director of Market Research,** you'll be at the helm of insight-driven transformation. Your work will empower some of the world's most influential organizations to make smarter, more sustainable decisions—whether it's launching eco-conscious products, evolving brand narratives, or crafting campaigns that resonate with values-driven consumers.This isn't just about data. It's about impact. You'll lead a team of passionate researchers, collaborate across creative and strategic disciplines, and shape the stories that move markets—and minds.## **What Your Impact Is*** **Drive Purpose-Led Innovation**: Your insights will guide clients in making environmental and social commitments that matter.* **Elevate Brand Strategy**: Help organizations evolve what they stand for and how they show up in the world.* **Inspire Action**: Fuel compelling campaigns and product strategies with research that's rigorous, relevant, and resonant.* **Lead with Influence**: Mentor a high-performing research team and build trusted relationships with clients and vendors.## **What You'll Bring**### **Required*** A Bachelor's degree is required—this is the foundation of your strategic thinking and analytical expertise. Or equivalent experience.* 10+ years of market research experience, including global project management (supplier-side preferred).* Proven expertise in quantitative methodologies, with a flexible, methodologically agnostic approach.* Strong strategic thinking—able to see patterns, anticipate challenges, and craft actionable solutions.* Exceptional attention to detail and accountability for accuracy and timeliness.* Confident communicator with the ability to challenge ideas constructively and lead with credibility.* Advanced storytelling skills—able to turn data into visually compelling, insight-rich presentations.* Willingness to travel overnight for client meetings or site visits.### **Preferred*** Experience managing vendor relationships and external research partnerships.* Passion for sustainability, social impact, and purpose-driven business.* Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence—able to lead teams and build lasting partnerships.## **Key Responsibilities*** Lead end-to-end research projects—from client discovery to methodology design, analysis, and storytelling.* Translate complex data into actionable insights for product development, marketing strategy, and creative campaigns.* Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams in research, creative, and account services.* Mentor and develop research talent, fostering a culture of curiosity and excellence.* Serve as a thought leader within the agency and industry, contributing to innovation and best practices.* Own client relationships and presentations, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.* Manage external vendors and resources to deliver high-quality work under optimal terms.***Who We Are:***As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world's leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.Thank you for your interest in ERM!#LI-LB1#LI-HybridAt ERM, sustainability is our business.We are the world's largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance.ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities.Our diverse global team of experts works with the world's leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation.With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor.Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it).Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM's purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action.Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world.We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth.At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet.### Find the Right Role for You#J-18808-Ljbffr