Manager, Consumer Insights- Hydration

Job Description

As a key strategic business partner and consumer insights manager for Hydration, you will have the opportunity to directly impact growth in the Hydration, Desserts & Meals Business Unit. In this role, you will be responsible for helping develop and execute the strategy on beverage mixes including Mio, Crystal Light, and others, by influencing key decisions across the base and strategy arm of the business, from consumer targeting and brand strategy/positioning to renovation, to communication evaluation (and more).

The Role – Key Skills:

Strategic : Be a key strategic business partner to Marketing team and a transformational leader. Demonstrating understanding of the consumer, research methodologies/techniques, standard processes and experience to drive the business forward

Influential : Influence at all levels of organization (above & below) and work seamlessly with cross-functional teams

Impactful : Influence "so-what’s" by making actionable recommendations routed in deep understanding of marketing, business and consumer

An Owner : Be versatile with agility, think and act like a start-up, and build out a function against a blank slate without buying pre-packaged solutions or methodologies.

Flexible : Be flexible and creative to adjust to changing priorities and business challenges. Manage ambiguity, while showing strong drive for results and project leadership skills; Highly adaptable, works well in an environment of change

Strong Communicator : Showcase strong interpersonal skills through distilled clean/concise insights that drive empathy and storytelling behaviors though the organization

Self-motivated : Ability to handle many workstreams, challenging priorities and distill a plan that can be implemented for the team

Analytical : Ability to see through data and recognize patterns to advise brand actions

Collaborator : Team player, thrives in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment

Coach & People Leader : Share knowledge and develop a high-performing team

Curiosity & Action: High degree of intellectual curiosity and creative insight, coupled with a drive for actionable, tangible results

Influence: Ability to influence at senior levels of an organization and drive focus and impact

Qualifications

4+ Years of experience in insights (on either the vendor side or client side – client side experience preferred).

Proficient in various market research techniques, including both qualitative and quantitative methods

Experience working with both primary and secondary data sources

Proficient in syndicated research tools (e.g. Nielsen, Circana, Mintel, etc).

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

$104,200.00 - $130,200.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training

Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Chicago/Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.