Growth Portfolio Director

Location: London (hybrid), with regular UK client travel Team: Client Partner Team (across Kantar Domains) Contract: Permanent Comp: Includes an annual individual revenue target (upsell & cross sell) Develop and execute bold commercial growth strategies for a portfolio of high potential accounts. Use deep knowledge of the client's business, category trends, and competitive context to anticipate opportunities and threats. Act as a strategic sparring partner for senior client stakeholders, shaping big bet initiatives that transform client performance and strengthen Kantar's strategic influence. Use Growth Compass insights to inform ways to support the client and identify next volume of cross-sell action. Maintain a strong working knowledge of the full Kantar portfolio and emerging market trends. Bring the best of Kantar to clients by connecting them to the right experts, capabilities, and solutions. Ensure external signals (competitive moves, category evolution, macro shifts) are integrated into client growth planning. A delivery or project management role responsible for day to day execution, nor insight delivery A reactive order taker waiting for briefs, or a co-ordination role. The emphasis is on external activation, influence, and commercial acceleration . It requires proactive commercial creation , not stewardship alone. Proven experience managing multiple accounts with strong growth potential. Demonstrated commercial acumen and ability to deliver ambitious revenue targets. Strong track record of building senior, multi stakeholder client relationships. Experience identifying and activating cross sell opportunities in complex client environments. Ability to apply sector knowledge and insight to shape client strategy. Experience in relationship building and stakeholder diversification. Ability to synthesise complex client and market signals into clear strategic direction.