Consumer Insight Director (FMCG)

Kantar Group; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Consumer Insight Director to lead a high-performing team in the FMCG sector. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive growth, inspire others, and deliver valuable insights to clients. You'll collaborate with global teams and utilize advanced analytical solutions to shape strategic advice. With a focus on personal development and a supportive work environment, this position is ideal for someone passionate about the food industry and eager to make a significant impact. Join a company that values diversity and encourages innovative thinking.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Performance-related Sales Commission

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible benefits

Extensive training and career development

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of relevant industry experience in FMCG.
• Proven track record of driving commercial growth and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee a commercial growth strategy.
• Lead and develop a team while driving client insights.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Commercial Growth

Client Relationship Management

Team Development

Tools

MyWorldpanel

Advanced Analytical Solutions

Job description

Looking for a leadership role where you can drive growth, inspire a team, and make a real impact in the retail industry? This is your opportunity

We are seeking a Consumer Insight Director to join our FMCG Foods, Confectionery and Sweet Snacking leading a portfolio of key clients.

In this role, you will manage and develop a high-performing team, driving exceptional client service, revenue growth, contract renewals, and professional development.

As a member of the FMCG Foods senior leadership team, you will help shape the team's overall success and contribute to our growth strategy, while also benefiting from opportunities for personal development.

The ideal candidate will bring a positive attitude, a passion for supporting others, and a track record of driving commercial growth and team development.

Main Duties and responsibilities

• Partner with the Strategic Insight Director to develop and oversee a commercial growth strategy that drives long-term success.
• Act as an inspiring leader, with opportunities to represent the business at industry conferences if desired.
• Deliver valuable insights to clients and support them in leveraging MyWorldpanel, our new data platform.
• Collaborate with experts across GB, and Global teams, using our full suite of advanced analytical solutions to provide best-in-class insights and strategic advice.
• Lead and develop a team of three (Category Analyst to Client Manager level).
• Play an active role in the senior leadership team, driving initiatives that benefit the wider business and teams.
  

Person specification

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:

• 4-5 years of relevant industry experience
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into compelling insights that inspire clients.
• A proven track record of driving commercial growth and delivering high levels of client satisfaction.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with a passion for developing and supporting team members.
• A commercially focused attitude with a strong drive to succeed.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills, both with clients and internal teams.
• A genuine passion for the food industry and a curiosity to explore emerging trends.
  

What you’ll get from us

• 25 days annual leave (excl. bank holidays), plus your birthday off!
• Performance-related Sales Commission scheme.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Flexible benefits across health, wealth, and lifestyle.
• Extensive training and excellent scope for career development.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
  

At Kantar we have an integrated way of rewarding our people based around a simple, clear and consistent set of principles. Our approach helps to ensure we are market competitive and also to support a pay for performance culture, where your reward and career progression opportunities are linked to what you deliver.

We go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion and creativity to encourage new thinking and shape the world we live in. Apply for a career that’s out of the ordinary and join us.

We want to build an equality of opportunity in a fair and encouraging working environment where people feel included, accepted and are allowed to flourish in a space where their mental health and well-being is taken into consideration.

We want to build a more diverse community to expand our talent pool, be locally representative, drive diversity of thinking and better commercial outcomes.

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