Research & Insight Manager - FMCG Food - 12 month FTC

Working with leading food business with some of the UK's most loved brands, you will be working closely with the marketing team playing a crucial role in shaping current and future brand plans and strategy.

The position will have a particular focus on the company's priority brands, providing ad-hoc research and planning, generating actionable consumer insights.

Key responsibilities

• Developing the research plan and managing the research budget across different brands
• Identify consumer trends to influence the overall marketing strategy
• Provide actionable consumer and shopper insight and ensure this is used to drive improved performance of brands
• Influence marketing team and senior management with regard to brand strategy and brand plans
• Work with NPD / Innovation teams to develop new product launches
• Work closely with Continuous and Category Insights Managers

Experience

• Proven expertise with core research and analytical techniques (qualitative, quantitative, core statistical analyses, ethnography, etc.)
• Strong channel and consumer insight background preferred e.g. at IRI, Kantar, Ipsos etc
• Ownership of running research projects from conception to completion
• Currently in a similar role in preferably a client-side company although market research agency considered

The role is based in Berkshire with excellent National Overground transport links in and out of London. Alternatively, free on-site parking is available to those who drive.

As well as a highly competitive basic salary this role provides a range of fantastic benefits, including a Company Car or Car Allowance, contributory pension scheme, private health care flexible benefits scheme and much more!