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Sr. Director, Brand Research

Hartford, CT, USFull-time$143k–$236k2026-10-07 → 2026-11-09

Core

Lead the enterprise Brand Research practice, providing strategic direction and oversight for brand, marketing, and creative insights programs to inform business decisions and drive winning go-to-market strategies.

Role type

Senior Director, Brand Research

Builds

Enterprise brand and marketing insights agenda, including brand health tracking, creative and copy testing, sponsorship measurement, and content marketing impact.

Domain

Financial Services / Property & Casualty Insurance

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Strategic consulting, qualitative and quantitative market research methods, brand equity and brand health models, vendor management, data visualization, primary research design, stakeholder management, team leadership, financial services concepts.

Preferred skills

MBA or Master of Research, experience with Ipsos/Kantar/Nielsen, deep knowledge of insurance concepts.

Technologies

Microsoft Office, Ipsos, Kantar, Nielsen

Responsibilities

Oversee complex primary research projects from scoping to final report generation; lead enterprise-wide insights programs; synthesize research findings for senior leadership decision-making; manage timelines and resources across multiple projects; assess data accuracy and establish quality control practices; serve as Engagement Lead for businesses or corporate functions; provide strategic guidance, mentorship, and coaching to staff.

Seniority

Senior Director, people leadership