Consumer Insights Analyst at MANE

MANE is a 5^th generation French family-owned business known for innovation and progress in the world of Flavor and Fragrance.  As sensation enthusiasts, we strive to provide exceptional moments in people’s daily lives through the timeless flavors and fragrances we create.  With our passion, creativity, and innovation, “We capture what moves”.  

We have an exciting opening to hire a Consumer Insights Analyst at our Development Center in Lebanon, Ohio. The Consumer Insights Analyst performs a wide range of functions for the Consumer Insights Team. Responsible for day-to-day project management and managing, designing, and conducting consumer, product and market research studies for assigned categories.

Key competencies: Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking, Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, People Skills, Communication & Presentation Skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Management:

• Handle coordination of multiple concurrent ongoing studies for the team
• Work in cooperation with various departments for timely coordination and development of research studies
• Maintain organization and accuracy in team files
• Handle special tasks and projects as requested to meet company objectives
• Assist with the creation of study materials including online surveys, intercept surveys, and discussion guides
• Conduct relevant secondary research to supplement projects

Interaction with consumers:

• Including but not limited to coordinating logistics in consumer testing, working booths at shows, moderating focus groups and conducting individual interviews
• Transcribe focus groups and individual interviews
• Grow and maintain consumer databases
• Maintain flexibility outside normal working hours with occasional nights, weekends and up to 20% travel expectation for research purposes

On The Ground Research:

• Understand and track current and new food/beverage offerings via online and in-person research

Interacts with:

• MANE global affiliates
• Customers
• Outside research partners and trend companies

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree required with a preference in Marketing or Psychology
• Minimum two years of experience in consumer insights, product, market research and analytics, preferably in the flavor industry or market research agency
• Knowledge in the design, execution and analysis of qualitative and quantitative consumer research
• Skillset in storytelling with data; transforming data into insights and recommendations especially when constrained by budget and deadline

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• High level of curiosity to uncover consumer who, how, why
• Strong interest in new food/beverage products, innovation and specifically the flavor industry
• Intermediate skillset in Microsoft Suite applications and Canva Design
• Familiarity and literacy in social media platforms
• Time management
• Proactive and independent researcher; ability to self-manage and meet deadlines
• Strong written and oral communication
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Creative thinker and problem solver
• Team player

MANE offers industry leading benefits including a generous PTO plan.  Additional benefits include paid holidays, annual year-end shutdown, annual and bi-weekly 401(k) contributions, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, employee assistance programs and many more.  MANE is known for having a culture that focuses on our employees and their well-being.  See for yourself why our employees love working at MANE!

MANE is an equal opportunity employer.