As a Quantitative Research Manager, you’ll work closely with the senior team to lead a variety of ad-hoc and continuous research projects. You’ll manage the entire research lifecycle, from designing and proposing projects to delivering insightful reports directly to clients. Expect to work on everything from new product development and brand tracking to pricing optimisation and category U&As. You’ll also be a key player in managing relationships with major clients, like global coffee brands and local UK attractions.

You’ll be responsible for managing internal resources, overseeing budgets, and ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards. As the team grows, you’ll also have the opportunity to mentor junior staff and shape the future of the company’s research offering.

You have at least 3 years of experience in a research agency, with a solid understanding of quantitative methods and a passion for uncovering real commercial insights from data. You’ve managed key accounts before and are comfortable running complex projects with minimal oversight. Experience in FMCG and retail sectors is a big plus, and familiarity with advanced methodologies like Conjoint and MaxDiff would be highly advantageous.

Being part of a small team, you’re a proactive, independent worker who’s happy to roll up your sleeves and get involved in the day-to-day running of projects. You’re also a great communicator, able to present findings in a clear and compelling way to clients.

Ready to accelerate your research career while working with some of the biggest names in FMCG and retail? This role offers a rare opportunity for someone looking to step up and take the lead on complex, high-impact projects. If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are passionate about turning data into actionable insights, this could be the perfect next step for you.

Are you passionate about uncovering the hidden needs and desires of consumers? Do you want to be the driving force behind innovation, brand strategy and growth for well-known food brands? If you thrive on influencing decisions at the highest level through powerful insights, this is your chance to shape the future of brands and make a real impact.

As Senior Insight Manager, you’ll be the go-to person for consumer and shopper insights. You will lead the charge on ensuring that consumer data is turned into actionable insights that directly shape brand strategy, marketing initiatives, and product innovation. Your key responsibilities will include:

– **Leading Insight Development:** You’ll own the insight agenda, working with internal teams to identify knowledge gaps and opportunities.

– **Consumer Champion:** Be the voice of the consumer across the business, ensuring that brand decisions are rooted in deep understanding and consumer focus.

– **Strategic Partnering:** Collaborate with the Marketing and Commercial teams to influence brand positioning, marketing plans, and shopper marketing strategies.

– **Insight Delivery:** Translate complex data from various sources into clear, actionable recommendations that support brand growth and innovation.

– **NPD & Innovation Support:** Work closely with the Innovation Team to ensure consumer insights drive the development of new products and marketing strategies

You’re not just experienced in insights; you live and breathe consumer understanding. You’re able to balance data with creativity, bringing fresh perspectives to the table and challenging the status quo. You should have:

– A **strategic mindset** that allows you to influence at a senior level and bring others along with your vision.

– Proven experience in **consumer insight,** preferably within the food industry, with a strong understanding of brand and marketing strategy.

– **Curiosity and creativity** – you love digging into data but are also always thinking “what’s next?” and finding innovative ways to engage consumers.

– Strong **stakeholder management** and influencing skills – people listen when you speak, and you know how to bring data to life.

– Experience with **NPD** and a passion for working on innovation platforms to drive business growth.

Are you ready to take consumer insights to the next level and help shape the future of iconic food brands? Apply now to make your mark.

Our client is a trailblazer in the FMCG/Healthcare sector with revenues of more than £4bn a year! They are committed to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional consumer experiences. With a strong presence across Europe, they are dedicated to leveraging data-driven insights to inform their strategies and enhance market performance.

As the Lead Marketing Analyst, you will:

• Data Harmonisation: Become the lead contact for key consumer sales data suppliers in Europe, coordinating data buying across various countries and driving standardisation.
• Continuous Improvement: Follow up on deployed reports, identify ways for continuous improvement, and support teams in adopting more dynamic, visual tools.
• Actionable Insights: Summarise and interpret data to provide actionable insights and recommendations, collaborating with stakeholders to contextualise data and understand market trends.
• Leadership Reporting: Lead regular reporting presentations for leadership and commercial teams, and support end-users with analytical instructions and feedback evaluation.

Key characteristics of the Lead Marketing Analyst include:

• Minimum 6 years’ experience working in insights/analytics either working agency or clientside
• Experience in data visualisation and reporting solutions, preferably in FMCG, Consumer Health, or Retail.
• Proficiency with the use of both Advanced Excel and PowerBI