Vice President - Consumer Insights - Kantar - Gurgaon, India

Job Title: Associate Vice President / Vice President Location: Gurgaon Experience: 12-18 years What you'll be doing Lead and grow a portfolio of consumer insights and market research clients, ensuring strong commercial performance and sustainable profitability. Build and maintain senior-level client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic partner. Ensure the delivery of high-quality research, actionable insights, and exceptional client experiences. Drive business growth by identifying opportunities within existing accounts and developing new client relationships. Own and manage revenue targets, profitability objectives, forecasting, and overall financial performance of the business unit. Provide inspirational leadership, coaching, and direction to a team of research and client service professionals. Lead talent acquisition, capability development, performance management, succession planning, and career progression initiatives. Review and provide strategic oversight on research proposals, project design, presentations, and client recommendations. Champion innovation by introducing new thinking, methodologies, and approaches that enhance client value and business efficiency. Ensure adherence to company policies, research standards, quality processes, and governance requirements. Represent Kantar at industry forums, client engagements, conferences, and professional events. Collaborate closely with senior leadership to contribute to business strategy, operational excellence, and organisational growth. Support cross-functional initiatives that strengthen Kantar’s market position and client impact. The ideal skills and experience Significant experience in consumer insights, market research, or consulting, with a proven track record of leading large client portfolios. Strong understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and their commercial application. Demonstrated success in managing profit and loss (P&L) responsibilities and delivering revenue growth. Proven ability to develop long-term client relationships and influence senior stakeholders. Strong commercial acumen with experience identifying and converting business development opportunities. Established leadership experience, including building, coaching, and developing high-performing teams. Excellent project oversight and quality management skills. Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Excellent command of written and spoken English. Experience working with multinational clients and complex business environments is desirable.