Insights Manager

We are looking for an Insight Manager to join our growing insights team and play a pivotal role in driving strategic research across our diverse portfolio of clients spanning sports, music and entertainment with both brands and rights holders. You'll partner closely with all parts of dentsu Sports International to provide considered and impactful insights to support a wide range of client needs.

As an Insight Manager, you will lead research initiatives across multiple disciplines, and we are seeking someone who has a diverse range of experience and an appetite to expand their expertise. Two of the key services our clients require are partnership valuation and consumer research (including brand health and audience research). You'll champion a consumer-centric mindset, synthesise actionable insight from multiple sources, and make evidence-based recommendations that shape winning strategies.

You will set high-performance standards for yourself and your peers, ensuring we continuously improve how we work and what we deliver. The role will report into VP Dentsu Sports Analytics and is based in London.

• Turn insight into impact:
  Champion a consumer-centric mindset by elevating data into deep, actionable insights that drive strategic decisions.
• Ask the right questions:
  Partner with client teams and our clients directly to shape the research questions that matter most, then use insight to answer them with clarity and purpose.
• Lead research that matters:
  Run focused, fast, and meaningful research using the best agile tools and trusted agency partners to deliver deep consumer understanding and brand health tracking.
• Develop consumer segmentation:
  Shape and apply consumer segmentation frameworks grounded in behavioural science, creating actionable audience profiles that guide strategic decisions.
• Synthesise insight:
  Transform complex data into clear, compelling narratives that drive action and inform strategic recommendations.
• Influence winning strategies:
  Work hand-in-hand with commercial and product teams to develop compelling propositions grounded in real human insight, not assumptions.
• Present with impact:
  Lead compelling client presentations and internal stakeholder updates that bring insights to life and inspire action through excellent storytelling and data visualisation.
• Own research tools and capabilities:
  Act as the expert on key research platforms and tools, managing updates, quality standards, and agency partnerships to ensure best-in-class delivery.
• Lead with energy:
  Be a passionate advocate for insight, inspiring teams and stakeholders to listen, learn and act with curiosity and conviction.

• Manage day-to-day and strategic relationships with clients, setting the tone for client servicing excellence, preparing proposals, and leading status calls and updates.

• Support our culture and values targets by involving yourself in the planning and delivery of culture and value initiatives.

• Pro-actively support new biz function by participating in new client proposals and pitch processes.
• Look at opportunities to increase business from current client base.
• Pro-actively look at development of new tools and services to be offered to potential clients.
• Support the agency marketing plan with data and insights.

• Seek out and actively learn new skills (through relevant training, webinars etc.) to develop and increase knowledge.
• Plan and agree short- and long-term goals with your line manager, drive your own career development.

• Act as a mentor and coach to your direct reports to help them develop in their role and career, promoting an inclusive environment where everyone's voice can be heard.
• Provide regular on the go feedback and regular structured 121's which focuses on performance.
• Discuss and agree clear performance objectives and L&D opportunities, which supports both the business and your direct reports personal ambitions, identifying areas of strengths and weaknesses.

MKTG is a global integrated agency that helps brands understand and connect with their audiences. We combine creative excellence with deep research capabilities to deliver insights that drive strategic decisions. We have partnered with some of the world's biggest brands to unlock consumer understanding and business value through data-driven insights.

We are part of Dentsu, a global network of integrated companies. Our insights team works across diverse sectors, bringing together research expertise, data analytics, and strategic thinking to deliver transformative business insights. At Dentsu, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, benefiting our employees, partners, and communities.

• Competitive compensation
• Professional development support
• Collaborative working environment
• Flexible working arrangements
• Support for your growth…