Consumer Insights Manager , FMCG at Kantar

Role Overview

• Build and maintain client relations and act as trusted partner for clients- be the main contact and lead on FMCG client/s
• Deliver work in time and of quality standards set by Kantar Worldpanel and the client.
• Strong analytical skills, comfortable with disparate sets of quantitative data and ability to draw accurate causal linkages.
• Ability to demonstrate a good knowledge of the FMCG sector and make relevant recommendations to the client.
• Demonstrates a sound knowledge of consumer behaviour, the FMCG sector, market trends in East Africa and make relevant recommendations to clients
• Proven ability to create and expand network of contacts within the FMCG manufacturing sector business in east Africa
• Support clients in driving business growth and achieving positive outcomes through the effective utilization of consumer panel data.
• Manage your workload, establish priorities, and proactively find solutions to meet client demands.
• Deliver presentations that meet client objectives, highlighting relevant patterns and implications, and offering actionable recommendations based on shopper data and insights.
• Identify opportunities to grow revenue by widening your network, identifying client issues, and co-creating innovative solutions with our data.

Role Requirements & Capabilities

• Postgraduate with at least 8 years’ relevant experience in market / consumer research, marketing and insight’s function preferably in the FMCG Industry
• Strong verbal and visual presentation skills, with the ability to confidently articulate insightful and impactful presentations.
• Curious nature, possessing strong analytical skills and a true enthusiasm for understanding consumer behavior.
• Experience in successfully delivering consulting projects based on business analysis, offering valuable insights to clients, and effectively communicating complex data.
• Optimistic attitude, willing to get involved and contribute to the team's goals and objectives.
• Highly collaborative and adaptable, able to work effectively in diverse cultural and technical environments.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to connect with partners across all levels of the organization and facilitate constructive discussions.
• Lead a team of researchers to service clients.