Givaudan is the global leader in the creation of flavours and fragrances. In close collaboration with food, beverage, consumer product and fragrance partners, Givaudan develops tastes and scents that delight consumers the world over. With a passion to understand consumers' preferences and a relentless drive to innovate, Givaudan is at the forefront of creating flavours and fragrances that 'engage your senses'. The Company achieved sales of CHF 6.2 billion in 2019. Headquartered in Switzerland with local presence in over 145 locations, the company has almost 14,969 employees worldwide. Givaudan invites you to discover more at www.givaudan.com.
As a Consumer & Market Insights Project Manager, you will contribute to important strategic initiatives within the Taste & Wellbeing Division of Givaudan Europe. You will be part of the European Marketing, Consumer, and Sensory Insights team, reporting to the Senior Consumer & Market Insights Manager and collaborating with multiple colleagues within the Consumer Sensory Insights team, and with Marketing, Technical, and Commercial teams across Europe.
You will be based in Kemptthal, Switzerland and report directly to the Senior Consumer Sensory Insights Manager.
You will:
Be the primary expert responsible for delivering insights on Consumers and Market in a selection of important food categories, and their evolution across Europe. You are an insight specialist who can provide simplicity, and accuracy to support data-driven strategic and decisions.
Main Accountabilities:
Support developing the business strategy in partnership with Regional Innovation teams (Marketing and Technical teams) by providing forecasting, market sizing, market analysis, and consumer trends identification.
Connect the dots to provide a holistic understanding of the food category: consolidating and converting internal and external data (market sizing, NPD trend, consumer insights, social media signals, and customer's perspective) into clear and applicable business insights
Articulate and present those insights compellingly, both verbally and in written form to internal and external audiences
Lead CMI support for customer briefs by conducting consumer testing, and compiling relevant consumer and market insights
Lead research projects: scope the objectives of the study, identify the best methodology, set up internal (or with external agencies) consumer /B2B research, and share back the main outcomes with the partners.
Maximize the usage and influence of our proprietary tools (digital tools, and improvements)
You have:
A University degree in Consumer Sciences, Sensory Science, Market Research or a relevant discipline
4+ years of consumer insights experience in food and/or beverages in a B2C or B2B organization
Experienced on how to translate Consumer and Market insights into commercial propositions
Passion for consumer understanding and food experiences
Willingness to work with versatile teams (sensory, flavourist, application, marketing, and commercial)
Business Fluency in English
Enthusiastic, open to try new approaches (B2B, AI, big data...)
Experienced in working on several projects at the same time
Expert in handeling complexity, adept partner management, and a 'can-do' attitude
Your benefits in Kemptthal:
Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development
40-hour working week, Flexible working model, and home office up to one day per week
Additional paid days off
Favorable pension fund contributions
Subsidised meals in the Staff restaurant
You benefit from a discounted catering offer (incl. lunch)
Sport and leisure club (amenities/showers on site)
Discounts at the company shop
Free Staff Parking and Bike Badge
REKA Checks/vouchers and Public transport support
Complimentary beverages (tea, coffee, water)
Worldwide private accident coverage and free choice of hospital
Givaudan covers the costs of Accident insurance (Worldwide)