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Painted Dog Research is hiring a Full time Senior Market Research Analyst - Account Director or Group Account Director role in Leederville, WA. Apply now to be part of our team.

Requirements for this role:
• Full time
• Marketing & Communications – Market Research & Analytics
• 5+ years of relevant work experience required for this role

Painted Dog Research is one of Australia’s leading market and social research agencies. We work with clients in many markets, across both commercial and government sectors. We have offices in Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide and Canberra, but with our approach to borderless ways of working, our work spans throughout Australia and overseas. Our hunger to stay at the top of our game and make a real difference keeps us energised and motivated to think innovatively.

What we do…
We use research, tech and analytics to look for insights that help our clients succeed. We pride ourselves on our innovative, entrepreneurial and collaborative culture. We constantly challenge ourselves to stay at the forefront of what we do and build both our research and analytical capabilities.

Who we work for…
Many different brands across many different sectors, including some of the biggest commercial and government clients in Australia.

Our team…
A broad bunch of talented and sociable people who share a passion for fresh thinking, care about what they do and want to make a difference. Our team has backgrounds in commerce, psychology, humanities, mathematics, science, applied statistics, analytics & data science.

Your role…
As a Senior Research Analyst (Account or Group Account Director level), you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality quantitative and qualitative research that drives meaningful consumer insight. You will lead projects end-to-end, from taking client briefs and leading or co-leading proposal development through to overseeing data collection, advanced analysis, and insight generation.
Your focus will be on analysing consumer behaviour, patterns, and trends, using a range of qualitative or quantitative analytical techniques to produce clear, actionable insights. You will design and deliver high-impact reports and presentations, confidently sharing findings with senior stakeholders and facilitating client workshops.

This role involves regular client engagement and relationship management, along with full project ownership, including timelines, budgets, and resourcing. You will also liaise with third-party suppliers and work closely with internal research, data, and analytics teams to ensure excellence in delivery.

You will bring leadership, curiosity, and commercial thinking to a varied and fast-paced role, with opportunities to shape approaches, mentor others, and continue learning across a broad range of methodologies and tools.

To be right for this role, you need:
• 5+ years of relevant experience in market research, strategy, insights or data analysis/science
• Proven experience in both quantitative and qualitative methods is desirable, although if you are a qual or quant specialist this role is still for you.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning and communication skills
• Building autonomy across a number of research areas – e.g. proposal writing, project management qualitative research,
quantitative research, advanced analyses, strategic reporting, presentation/workshop facilitation, overall management
and coordination of internal teams
• Ability to juggle multiple projects, multiple teams, and thrive in a buzzing, fast-paced environment
• A positive energy and self-drive to learn and make a difference in the work you do
• Strong experience working directly with senior-level clients and decision-makers
• A Bachelor’s Degree or higher – from a Commerce, Social Science, Business, Marketing, Economics, Applied Statistics,
Analytics / Data Science or a related discipline

What you can expect…
We follow the inspirational traits of our namesake - the actual ‘Painted Dog’ (aka African Wild Dogs). Highly strategic and adaptable team players, with strong intellect and communication skills. We embark on challenges and are relentless in our pursuits. We genuinely care about people and all like to have fun!

You’ll be working alongside a broad team of talented and sociable people who share a passion for fresh thinking, care about what they do and want to make a difference. We come from all walks of life, and we’ve built a culture of inclusivity. Our staff love being part of our business and the length of time they choose to stay with us is evidence of this.

If you think you would fit in with the Painted Dog Research pack and have the drive and energy to succeed, we’d love to hear more about you, your experience and why you’d be a great fit!

Please submit a cover letter and CV to huntwithus@painteddogresearch.com
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