Brand Performance Director (Insights and Analytics)

9 Hours ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

The Brand Performance Director will lead multiple client projects, primarily in the Middle East and Africa, utilizing research methodologies and statistical tools. They will manage all phases of market research studies, develop forecast models, and deliver presentations. This role requires ensuring deliverable quality, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior team members. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and driving commercial growth are also key responsibilities. The director must possess extensive research experience, expertise in the Middle East market, and strong communication skills. They should be analytical, results-focused, and have a passion for understanding client businesses.
Must have:
  • Extensive experience in research methodologies and analytical tools.
  • Expertise working in the Middle East market is essential.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Proven experience leading large, complex research projects.
Good to have:
  • Experience at a CMI/CMK Director level is advantageous.
  • Arabic speaking ability is a plus.
  • A collaborative and team-oriented approach.
  • A driven and highly motivated work ethic.

Job Details

Landor is looking for a Brand Performance Director to join our Dubai studio. Could this be you?

 

We are Landor. 

World-leading brand specialists. 

Consulting. Design. Experience. 
 
Connecting business strategy to brand. 

Bringing every facet of brand to life. 

Creating brand-led experiences for talent & customers.​​ 

United in our drive to make a positive difference. 

Proudly part of WPP. 

We build brands, designed to transform. 

Our Landor Group also includes leaders in sonic branding amp,  

workspace & architectural design experts BDG 

and award-winning motion specialists ManvsMachine. 

 

What you’ll do 

  • Lead multiple client projects, primarily in the Middle East and Africa, leveraging various research methodologies (quantitative and qualitative), statistical tools (Conjoint, Regression, Cluster analysis, Financial Modelling), and strategic frameworks.
  • Manage all phases of market research studies, from translating client challenges into research design to developing questionnaires, briefing teams, supervising fieldwork, performing quality checks, analyzing data, and creating actionable insights and reports.
  • Develop market/sector and financial forecast models.
  • Deliver compelling presentations and recommendations on a variety of branding topics, sharing insights through succinct syntheses and compelling stories.
  • Ensure overall deliverable quality, timeliness, and client satisfaction.
  • Strategically manage client relationships and projects, including stakeholder management, execution, analysis, vendor management, and team management.
  • Lead and mentor junior members of the Brand Performance team across the region.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (brand strategists, organizational culture experts, creative designers) to deliver data-driven insights and recommendations.
  • Support the development and growth of the Brand Performance offer across topics, markets, and sectors in the Middle East and Africa.
  • Drive commercial growth for Brand Performance across the Middle East and Africa region.

What you’ll need

  • Extensive experience across a range of research methodologies (Quantitative & Qualitative) and analytical tools (Conjoint, Regression, Cluster, Brand Valuation).
  • Expertise and demonstrable experience working in the Middle East.
  • Current or previous experience working at a CMI or CMK Director level for at a leading market research agency, client-side (corporate or consumer brands), or a business consulting organisation.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (Arabic speaking is a bonus.)
  • Excellent presentation and storytelling skills.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • A collaborative and team-oriented approach.
  • A driven and highly motivated work ethic.
  • A willingness to step outside of your comfort zone.
  • A strong balance of thought and action, with a passion for understanding client businesses and arriving at strategic, research-backed solutions.
  • Analytical and critical thinking skills, with an expert-level understanding of brand and marketing.
  • Proven experience leading large, complex research and strategic insights projects.
  • Inherent curiosity and innovative thinking, with the ability to see the big picture and explore possibilities with clients.
  • Results-focused, data-driven approach grounded in firm strategy.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion 

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

Landor, a WPP company, is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

 

#LI-DNI #LI-DNP 

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We are Landor.​

World-leading brand experts.​

Consulting. Design. Experience.​

Connecting business strategy to brand.​

Bringing every facet of brand to life.​

Creating brand-led experiences for talent & customers.​


United in our drive to make a positive difference.​

Proudly part of WPP.​

We build brands, designed to transform.​


The Landor Group also includes leaders in sonic branding amp, workspace & architectural design experts BDG and award-winning motion specialists ManvsMachine.​

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