Consumer Research Co-ordinator

Optimo Foods Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimo Foods Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based sales and marketing agency, seeks a dedicated sensory research specialist to join its global Consumer Insights team.

You will design and implement sensory and consumer tests, recruit and train panelists, analyse data, and report insights to guide product development. The role requires strong organisation, statistical understanding, MS Office/Google Suite skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.

Qualifications

• Experience in sensory evaluation and consumer insights, or FMCG industry preferred.
• Understanding of sensory methodologies and statistical analysis.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of MS Office and Google Suite.
• Must be a strong team player and communicator.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement sensory and consumer research methodologies, including discrimination, descriptive, and hedonic testing.
• Manage the recruitment, training and performance monitoring of sensory panelists.
• Prepare questionnaires, analyse sensory data & prepare reports.
• Manage the sensory testing space, materials and co-ordinate manpower resources for testing.
• Oversee sample preparation and ensure adherence to testing protocols.

Skills

Sensory evaluation

Consumer insights

Statistical analysis

MS Office

Google Suite

Organisational skills

Analytical thinking

Team player

Attention to detail

Independent learner

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

Job description

Optimo Foods Pte Ltd is a sales and marketing agency providing customised FMCG solutions in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong.

Established in 2016, we offer distribution, in-store activation and research services – Central Location Testing (CLT), Home Use Testing (HUT) and global rapid testing.

We are looking for someone to join our fast-growing team.

Based in Singapore, this role will be part of our global Consumer Insights team.

Job Description

1. Design and implement sensory and consumer research methodologies, including discrimination, descriptive, and hedonic testing.

2. Manage the recruitment, training and performance monitoring of sensory panelists.

3. Prepare questionnaires, analyse sensory data & prepare reports.

4. Manage the sensory testing space, materials and co-ordinate manpower resources for testing.

5. Oversee sample preparation and ensure adherence to testing protocols.

Expected Areas of Competence

• Experience in sensory evaluation and consumer insights, or FMCG industry preferred
• Understanding of sensory methodologies and statistical analysis
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good knowledge of MS Office and Google Suite
• Needs to be self-motivated, independent, interested to learn
• Must be a strong team player and communicator
• Must have strong attention to detail