Senior Consumer Insights Manager - Foodservice
At a glance
Senior Market Research role at Cargill. Wayzata · $165,000–$200,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Combine custom and secondary research to find growth opportunities and shape strategy
- Turn consumer and foodservice operator findings into innovation ideas and customer growth plans
- Present insight-led recommendations as clear stories to customers, senior leaders and cross-functional teams
- Build customer relationships and use research to inform product, pricing and growth decisions
- Help develop insight tools, including foresight frameworks and AI-moderated qualitative research
What you bring
- A related bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
- At least six years of relevant experience and familiarity with qualitative, quantitative and DIY research methods
Who this fits
This senior role suits someone who can represent consumer and foodservice operator perspectives, work with limited direction and may guide supporting team members. Travel can reach twenty percent. The position is based in Wayzata, Minnesota, or Wichita, Kansas; visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are unavailable.
From the employer
Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.
This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.
Job Purpose and Impact
The Senior Consumer Insights Manager will be responsible for representing the voice of the consumer and foodservice operator with internal stakeholders and customers. The person in this role will be responsible for translating consumer and operator insights into actionable growth ideas that establish Cargill as the partner of choice for our customers. This position will also have an emphasis on innovation as we look to bring proactive, insight-led solutions to our customers. This role will collaborate closely with Marketing, Category & Customer Intelligence, Business Management, R&D, Culinary and Sales.
Key Accountabilities
- Synthesize secondary and custom primary research to fuel business growth across three key areas:
- Strategic, foundational studies to inform internal strategy and identify growth opportunities for Cargill and our customers
- Custom research to identify, develop and cultivate insight-led innovation
- Translate primary and secondary research into customer growth opportunities, partnering with cross-functional team members to deliver a compelling, action-oriented story
- Actively promote and represent the voice of the customer and consumer in cross functional meetings and with senior leaders
- Develop strong customer relationships and apply insights to shape product, pricing, and growth strategies—helping differentiate Cargill with our customers
- Apply curiosity and strong problem-solving, communication, and influence skills to connect insights across diverse sources and translate them into a compelling story
- Help build and activate insights capabilities across the organization, including proprietary foresight frameworks and AI-moderated qualitative research
- Provide expert thought leadership in your field and work with limited direction, using additional research and interpretation to identify issues or problems. You may provide direction to supporting team members and be a strategic contributor.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience
- Experience with a range of research capabilities across qualitative and quantitative research including DIY platforms
- Ability to travel up to 20%
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree or MBA
- Experience involving direct interaction with Sales and customers
- Experience with innovation and new product development
- Foodservice/restaurant industry experience
Position Information
The business will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.
Location: Wayzata, MN or Wichita, KS
The expected salary for this position is $165,000 - $200,000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.
At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellness to learn more
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet
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