Manager, Category Insight at Give and Go Prepared Foods | CA | Rezi

Manager, Category Insight at Give and Go Prepared Foods

Manager, Category Insight

Give and Go Prepared Foods · CA

1 weeks ago

Manager, Category Insight

Give and Go Prepared Foods · CA

10 days ago
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About the Role

The Consumer Insights Manager (CIM) uncovers new ways to grow categories and differentiate Give & Go by developing facts that support marketing strategies and translating them into actionable initiatives for business success.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Product and Channel Managers and key business stakeholders to translate insights into innovative solutions that support business strategies.
  • Monitor and advise on general market trends impacting the business.
  • Provide foresight into consumer trends to predict future market developments.
  • Ensure brand strategy and activity are based on factual market understanding.
  • Develop customized consumer and category insight presentations for sales team use in category reviews.
  • Manage the acquisition and delivery of consumer insights to drive product/program development decisions.
  • Lead the development of tools and communication vehicles to enhance learning on trends, problem-solving, and innovation.
  • Drive the development and use of market insight throughout the business.
  • Coach coworkers in discovery processes and tools that satisfy business objectives.
  • Participate in group creativity sessions, interpretation workshops, vendor summits, and product development panel groups.
  • Manage external research consultants within budgets.
  • Provide clear, timely, and insightful summaries of brand and business performance for executives and the Board.
  • Live and role model leadership competencies, holding self and team accountable for a positive work environment and culture.
  • Ensure proper onboarding and development of staff through induction, coaching, PDP dialogues, and corrective action.
  • Ensure job vacancies are filled by completing required processes and representing the company with integrity during recruitment.
  • Ensure completion of function compliance training.
  • Ensure an engaged workforce through sound working relationships and execution of Employee Survey action plans.

Requirements

  • Completion of a university degree in business and/or marketing.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in market research or a related analytical field.
  • Strong analytical market research and trend analysis skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to distill complex information and analysis into clear, actionable recommendations.
  • Experience working with diverse groups in multiple locations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills.
  • Expert-level experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
  • Full G2 driver's license and access to a vehicle for travel within Give & Go plant sites.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Skills

  • Market research
  • Trend analysis
  • Analytical skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Risk assessment
  • MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Experience Level

  • Minimum 3 years

Education Level

  • University degree in business and/or marketing

Benefits

  • Learning and growth opportunities
  • Environment encouraging idea sharing, experimentation, and learning from each other

About the Company

  • Committed to preserving unique, people-focused diversity and culture.
  • Values include Quality, Direct Communication, and Respect.