Consumer Insight & Sensory Assistant Manager

Asia Recruit; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Consumer Insight & Sensory Assistant Manager in Selangor, Malaysia. The role involves conducting competitor analysis, managing consumer research, and applying sensory methodologies. Candidates must possess a degree in food science or related fields, and experience in the FMCG industry is preferred. Excellent communication skills in English and a strong team orientation are essential. Join a dynamic team to drive innovative product solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in FMCG or food-related companies.
• Experience in sensory and consumer technical research.
• Strong communication skills in English essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct trend analysis and competitor landscaping for various categories.
• Work on projects to define problems and design research methods.
• Conduct qualitative/quantitative consumer research efficiently.

Skills

Trend analysis

Sensory methodologies

Consumer research

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Problem framing

Flexibility

Tech-savvy

Education

Bachelor's degree in food science or related fields

Job description

Consumer Insight & Sensory Assistant Manager

Job Responsibilities:

• Regularly conduct and share trend analysis and competitor landscaping for various condiment categories in APAC region to drive innovation opportunities.
• Independently work on APAC projects with cross functions to define the real problem, design research method, plan and execute the research efficiently, and interpret data and insight to make business decisions.
• Conduct qualitative/quantitative consumer research/listening for region and global projects in agile ways with limited resource.
• Collaborate with cross functions to ensure superior product experiences that are meeting local consumer needs and are competitive enough to competitors.
• Apply product technical story‑telling framework to drive better product communication and claims.
• Basic understanding and experience of sensory methodologies, panel recruitment, and maintenance.
• Skilled in executing sensory testing protocols and panel training.
• Serve taste panels, ensuring tests are conducted error‑free.
• Perform the analysis for descriptive and discrimination tests.
• Establish the external partner, relevant agency, digital tools to extend CTI & sensory capability in APAC region.
• Partner within CTI & Sensory members for global projects, apply global learnings to APAC Zone.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in food science or science‑related majors.
• Experience in FMCG industry, such as food/daily care company.
• Experiences in sensory and consumer technical research, or marketing research.
• Experienced in qualitative and quantitative consumer research and good at translating key learnings and insight into actionable plans. Consumer research experience in food service is preferred.
• Solid experience in trend and competitor analysis is preferred.
• Strong team orientation and ability to work collaboratively across regions and with cross‑functional partners.
• Good at framing the real problem and be action‑oriented to drive results accordingly.
• Pragmatism, flexibility and quick adaptation.
• Familiar with Asian cuisine and culinary tradition. Passionate about foods.
• Tech savvy on AI/digital tools.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Interested candidates, please reach out to ***@asiarecruit.com.my.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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