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NO RECRUITERS PLEASE: The Research Clever team is growing We're on the hunt for an exceptional Senior Account Manager or Account Director.

This is a full-time, high-impact role with no room for handholding – the right candidate will be proactive, autonomous, and commercially minded.

You will also be someone who has managed big research accounts, delivered data collection solutions, and knows the difference between good, great, and outstanding service.

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London, UK (Hybrid but MUST BE UK-based)

Min. 3-4 years' commercial experience in the Market Research Industry

Ready to grow fast, without cutting corners

Location: London / UK – Hybrid Role

Company: Research Clever

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior / Director

Employment Type: Full-time

About Research Clever

Research Clever is a data collection specialist serving market research agencies and consultancies. We deliver fast, reliable, and insightful online fieldwork through a consultative and quality-first approach. We are growing rapidly and looking for high-calibre individuals who can operate autonomously and think commercially.

The Role

We are seeking a confident and experienced Senior Account Manager or Account Director to take ownership of key accounts and drive commercial growth through outstanding relationship management. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and has a proven background in delivering data collection solutions to research agencies or consultancies.

This is not a hand-holding role, we’re looking for someone who is proactive, strategic, and able to drive revenue independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow existing accounts with leading research agencies and consultancies
• Activate and develop new relationships across the industry
• Act as the key operational and strategic link between clients and internal teams, ensuring smooth execution and clear communication in the delivery of online fieldwork and data collection solutions; work closely with our operations team to support clients effectively and deliver the highest standard of service
• Provide strategic input on proposals and feasibility assessments
• Maintain accurate CRM data and pipeline forecasting
• Support sales administration, invoicing coordination, and project tracking
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve client outcomes and internal efficiency
• Bring a consultative mindset to client conversations focused on long-term growth, not just transactional sales

Requirements

• Minimum 3–4 years’ commercial experience in the market research industry, with a strong background in data collection / fieldwork services
• Must have directly provided data collection services to market research agencies or consultancies in a previous role
• Strong account management experience with a commercial mindset
• Comfortable managing key accounts independently
• Experience working in a start-up or fast-growing environment is a plus
• Familiarity with online fieldwork operations and feasibility estimation
• Strong communication and proposal-writing skills
• Solid understanding of sales pipelines, forecasting, and CRM best practices
• Highly organised, adaptable, and self-motivated

What Will Set You Apart

• Previously executed operational management of online fieldwork preferred, including international or multi-market studies
• A “partner” mentality, you see yourself as a trusted consultant, not just a vendor
• Strategic, consultative thinker who can add value to feasibility and proposal stages
• Thinking outside the box
• Comfortable operating with autonomy in a lean team
• Proven ability to grow accounts while maintaining operational excellence
• Start-up / earlier stage company experience

Package

• Competitive base salary + performance-based commission
• Opportunities for rapid growth as we scale
• Flexible working and entrepreneurial culture

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

• Industries

  Market Research

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