Remote FMCG Innovation & Insights Leader

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote setup in SA

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Innovation & Insights Manager for a fully remote role in South Africa. You will identify consumer trends, translate them into opportunities, and drive the product pipeline in FMCG. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in consumer insights and a strong grasp of research methodologies.

Join a forward-thinking team delivering consumer-centric, commercially viable innovations. Remote work offers flexible hours and growth opportunities across South Africa.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Marketing, Consumer Behavior, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years in consumer insights, market research, or innovation management in FMCG.
• Proven ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations.
• Experience in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
• Remote work capability and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification and analysis of consumer trends, market dynamics, and competition to uncover opportunities.
• Design and manage consumer research projects (qualitative and quantitative) to gain deep consumer understanding.
• Translate research findings into actionable recommendations for NPD and business strategy.
• Collaborate with Brand Management, R&D, and Sales to shape the innovation pipeline.
• Develop business cases for new product initiatives with market potential, financial projections, and strategic fit.
• Act as SME on consumer behavior and market trends for internal stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on the performance of launched innovations and identify learnings.
• Stay abreast of global FMCG innovation trends and best practices.
• Facilitate innovation workshops and ideation sessions.
• Present insights and innovation recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Remote work

Education

Master's degree (Marketing / Consumer Behavior / Business)

Tools

Data analysis software

Presentation tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Innovation & Insights Manager for a fully remote role in South Africa. You will identify consumer trends, translate them into opportunities, and drive the product pipeline in FMCG. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in consumer insights and a strong grasp of research methodologies.

Join a forward-thinking team delivering consumer-centric, commercially viable innovations. Remote work offers flexible hours and growth opportunities across South Africa.