Senior Director, Client Service

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Job Details Job Title:  Senior Director, Client Service, Media    Job Location: Hybrid- Atlanta, GA, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, New York City, NY, Norwalk, CT, Detroit, MI  About the role     The Senior Director leads a strategic book of business within a broader practice portfolio, combining deep media effectiveness research   expertise   with   senior   client advisory and   strong commercial acumen in partnership with client partners and sales teams.   This role influences investment decisions, drives multi-year growth, and delivers insight-led strategies that shape client outcomes.   Primary Responsibilities     Lead a set of   hi gh value client acc ounts   with   accountability   for   research delivery against forecasted targets,   profitability, client satisfaction, and long-term growth   Serve as a strategic advisor to   senior and   executive stakeholders, influencing media investment decisions and shaping measurement and learning agendas   Lead research ,   ensuring best-in-class design and delivery of complex media effectiveness programs (e.g., brand lift, cross-platform measurement, attribution, ROI, segmentation)   Translate client business challenges into scalable research frameworks that drive sustained impact across campaigns and time   Synthesize complex, multi-source data into clear executive narratives, delivering actionable recommendations that shape   decisions   Partner with   commercial   teams to drive   growth   by expanding ex isting accounts   and   identif ying   new research opportunities   Ensure operational excellence across account teams,   optimizing   resourcing, delivery models, and best practices to drive quality, efficiency, and scalability   Build and lead high-performing teams, developing talent and strengthening capabilities in research, storytelling, and client leadership   Act as a senior representative of Kantar, contributing to client leadership, industry presence, and advancement of media measurement and analytics   Essential Knowledge & Experience     10–15+ years of experience in market research, media analytics, or insights consulting, with significant ownership of complex client portfolios   Deep   expertise   executing   media effectiveness research, including brand lift, cross-platform measurement (digital, CTV, addressable, linear), and advanced methodologies (attribution, ROI, segmentation)   Proven ability to translate complex data into clear, executive-level narratives that drive strategic decision-making and influence investment outcomes   Demonstrated success serving as a trusted advisor to senior and executive stakeholders, shaping measurement strategy and long-term business direction   Strong commercial acumen, with   a track record   of   influencing partnership renewal ,   driving growth and delivering multi-year account plans   Experience leading and scaling high-performing teams, including developing   research   talent   and driving excellence across account structures   Proven ability to deliver operational excellence at scale,   optimizing   resourcing, delivery models, and best practices across teams   Excellent communication and leadership presence; able to   operate   effectively in fast-paced, complex client environments   Bachelor’s degree   required ; advanced degree preferred   Kantar Benefits We provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package, including Medical plans with comprehensive, affordable coverage for a range of health services Health Savings Account/FSA Dental, Vision and benefits to cover unique healthcare needs Wellness Program 401k with match Tuition Reimbursement, Commuter benefits Unlimited PTO Why join Kantar? We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And by amplifying our in-depth expertise of human understanding alongside ground-breaking technology, we can help brands find concrete insights that will help them succeed in our fast-paced, ever shifting world. And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you’re not an exact match, we’d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar. Privacy and Legal Statement PRIVACY DISCLOSURE: Please note that by applying to this opportunity you consent to the personal data you provide to us to be processed and retained by The Kantar Group Limited (“Kantar”). Your details will be kept on our Internal ATS (Applicant Tracking System) for as long as is necessary for the purposes of recruitment, which may include your details being shared with the hiring manager The salary range for this role is $124,933 -$165,666 Annual. Your final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to location, work experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national