Managing Director

Managing Director / Country Manager

Boutique Market Research Company | New Delhi, India

About the Company

Our client is a boutique market research consultancy with a global reputation for delivering bespoke research projects that demonstrate world-class thinking in research, marketing, and business strategy. Their client base includes many of the world’s top multi-national businesses from a variety of industries.

The Role

We are seeking a visionary Managing Director (or Country Manager) to lead India operations. You will be responsible for an organization of approximately 140–150 employees with an annual revenue of US $4–5m.

Core Responsibilities

- Business Development :
New client acquisition to grow market capital for the organsation
- Strategic Planning:
Create annual plans and budgets according to the mid- to long-term vision of the India business.
- P&L Ownership:
Prepare, obtain approval for, and monitor the annual budget while maximizing revenue flows and minimizing fixed costs.
- Performance Management:
Set organizational KPIs, ensuring they are properly communicated throughout the organization so each staff member understands their value.
- Stakeholder Relations:
Represent the company in negotiations with customers, government departments, and local authorities to secure the most effective contract terms.
- Innovation & Quality:
Develop and maintain leading-edge research techniques to ensure the company remains at the forefront of the industry.
- Team Leadership:
Direct and control resources to ensure the recruitment and retention of high-quality talent, keeping the team motivated and trained.
- Compliance:
Oversee accounting, legal, and regulatory requirements, including health, safety, and equal opportunity policies.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a leader who embodies our essential personality traits:
Curious, Creative, Communicative, Collaborative, Proactive, and Productive.

You will be responsible for maintaining an office culture built on:

- Variety:
Avoiding the routine to ensure the team gains experience across a wide range of projects.
- Safety:
Creating an environment where entrepreneurs can express ideas without prejudice or bias.
- Engagement:
Connecting people with their work and the people around them.
- Transparency:
Ensuring all employees are connected to common company goals.

Requirements

- Proven experience in a senior leadership role with full P&L accountability.
- Experience managing large, multi-functional teams (100+ people).
- Strong industry background in market research, marketing, or business strategy consultancy.
- Ability to design bespoke approaches rather than recycling standard methods.
- Expertise in communicating complex data through visual harmony and relatable stories.

Please note, we are looking for experts only.

Individuals with a tactical and operational background will not be a match. We are looking to hire Managing Director, who needs to own up complete P&L for India market, so kindly apply accordingly to