Consumer and Strategic Insights Manager, AMEA

Consumer & Strategic Insights Manager AMEA

Glanbia Performance Nutrition

Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey

 The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Consumer and Strategic Insights Manager to join us on our journey. Reporting to the Senior Director I&A, International you will have the following responsibilities

• Leading the Consumer insights agenda for the AMEA region for the leading brand- Optimum Nutrition and Isopure
• Insight generation, embedding and delivery via bespoke research studies with strong agency management, stakeholder management and interpretation of results
• Rolling out key strategic global initiatives of Consumer Segmentation and U&A for key markets of India, China, S Korea. Working with Brand teams to understand implications for brand plans and commercial plans
• Supporting the execution of Global Brand Health Tracking; interpreting key takeouts for the markets 1 to 2 times a year (India, China, S Korea, UAE and KSA)
• Leading the Concept and Product testing for key innovation projects and helping commercialise for the region. Managing the CLTs with the support of local agencies
• Conducting local, bespoke, custom research for insight generation at individual market level (SEA or META)
• Be the voice of the consumer - continuously bringing in deeper and richer understanding of consumer segments / profiles, to aid with communications, product development and go-to-market plans.
• Supporting the development of the annual business plans, setting brand objectives by incorporating local insights in a succinct and relevant manner
• Insight Budget management with the regions
• Liaison with Global, US and International Insights team carry the voice of the region and to remain updated on new best practices, launches and standards of excellence

The skills you will bring to the team

Experience

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in an agency or client consumer insight and analytics role (sports or FMCG)
• Good leadership and interpersonal skills in managing/influencing market teams and central I&A
• Passionate about developing brands through consumer and category understanding
• Strategic planning and analytical skills with the ability to feedback in a clear and compelling fashion
• Results orientated with a high level of initiative, can systematically and proactively coordinate projects, willing to take the lead make a difference and create impact
• Ability to understand and convert consumer, category, competitor and channel/customer insights into brand strategy and plans.
• Agile & flexible with the ability to multi-task across multiple priorities and multi markets
• Strong communicator, with a can-do attitude and willing to step out of their comfort zone
• Genuinely passionate about the sporting industry and fitness, wellness and health

Where and how you will work  

The opportunity will be based in our offices in Gurgaon, India.

What we would like to offer you!  

The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package.

About Glanbia  

The Glanbia Group comprises three divisions: Glanbia Performance Nutrition,  Glanbia Nutritional's, and Joint Ventures. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 6,000 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading products in 130 countries worldwide.    

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates, we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

At Glanbia, our culture celebrates individuality, knowing that together we are more.