Consumer Research Specialist
We are seeking a highly skilled Consumer Research Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will play a crucial role in developing and executing global consumer research to support product innovations and renovations across multiple regions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and execute research plans, both qualitative and quantitative, including product testing, claim testing, MVP testing, prototype tastings, and concept refinement.
* Translate results into insights and clear recommendations.
* Coordinate external research agencies and internal data teams for analysis and reporting.
* Lead competitive analysis programs in key markets, monitoring the competitive strength of our products and portfolio relative to competitors.
* Validate category expansion and flavor segmentation strategies per market, and identify new opportunities.
* Consolidate and share insights to leverage synergies and increase speed.
* Guide and train colleagues on S&CS toolkits and data collection programs.
Qualifications:
* A Master's or PhD degree in Consumer Behavior, Psychology, Food Science, Physiology, Nutrition, Applied Statistics, or Data Science.
* At least 3 to 5 years of experience in Sensory & Consumer Sciences or Consumer Research.
* Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus.
* Proficient in data collection and data analysis software such as EyeQuestion, Fizz, or Compusense; Xlstat is an advantage.
* Customer-oriented with a strong sense of ownership.
* Excellent organizational and planning skills with a pragmatic mindset.
* Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
* Proven experience as a project leader with a track record of successful delivery.
* Able to streamline communication, translate results into a clear narrative, and keep things simple.
Benefits:
* Gross salary depending on your personal situation.
* Additional net allowance of €80 per month.
* Option to participate in a company car plan with a fuel card or mileage allowance.
* Meal vouchers worth €140 for 20 working days.
* Eco vouchers worth €250 per year.
* Holiday pay and 13th-month salary.
* 12 extra vacation days per year.
* Hospitalization insurance with DKV.
* Pension savings plan.
* Much more!