Consumer Insights Consultant (Hybrid, Chicago)

QuickCruit, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mintel in Chicago, IL is seeking a Consultant to translate consumer, market and commercial data into clear recommendations for clients in the Consumer-Packaged Goods sector. This hybrid role supports custom research, strategy and insights engagements with cross-functional teams.

You will synthesize research, craft concise client-ready presentations, manage multiple projects to scope and deadline, and contribute to client meetings with strong, evidence-based recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, marketing, economics, statistics, consumer research, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize internal and external research to identify patterns, conclusions, and client implications.
• Create concise, visually engaging presentations with actionable recommendations.
• Manage multiple projects against agreed scope, milestones, quality standards, and deadlines.
• Contribute to client meetings, workshops, and research sessions by asking effective questions and presenting findings.
• Coordinate with sales, marketing, research analytics, and operations to produce client-ready work.
• Quality-check data, charts, analysis, and presentation narratives before delivery.
• Accurate analysis that connects evidence to commercial implications.
• Clear, persuasive presentations and recommendations.
• Consistent delivery to scope, schedule, and quality expectations.
• Confident client communication and effective cross-functional collaboration.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business/marketing/economics/statistics/consumer research

Job description

Mintel in Chicago, IL is seeking a Consultant to translate consumer, market and commercial data into clear recommendations for clients in the Consumer-Packaged Goods sector. This hybrid role supports custom research, strategy and insights engagements with cross-functional teams.

You will synthesize research, craft concise client-ready presentations, manage multiple projects to scope and deadline, and contribute to client meetings with strong, evidence-based recommendations.