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Senior Research Director, Customer Success - Automotive

Toronto, ON, caFull-timeCA$98k–CA$140k2026-10-01 → 2026-11-11
Based in Canada

Core

Lead strategic research and insights for a major automotive manufacturer across U.S. and Canadian markets, serving as a trusted advisor and executive presenter.

Role type

Senior Research Director (Client Success)

Builds

Strategic research reports, executive presentations, and account growth proposals for automotive clients.

Domain

Automotive industry (U.S. and Canada) + Market Research

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Strategic client relationship management, executive presentation, complex data synthesis, project leadership, team mentorship, automotive industry knowledge

Preferred skills

Canadian automotive market expertise, experience with automotive manufacturers or agencies, proficiency in SPSS or comparable analytical software

Technologies

PowerPoint, Excel, SPSS

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day senior client relationships and manage account deliverables across U.S. and Canadian markets; Navigate large data sets to test hypotheses and translate findings into actionable recommendations; Present research and recommendations to senior and executive-level audiences; Provide guidance, mentorship, and coaching to the account team; Develop proposals for contract renewals and incremental opportunities.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on leader with mentorship responsibilities