Interim Consumer Insights Manager

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Job Summary: We are seeking an Interim Consumer Insights Manager to lead the Consumer Insight agenda in Spain and ensure deep consumer understanding informs strategic decisions. Key Highlights: 1. Temporary position with real strategic impact and high visibility. 2. Autonomy and ownership over the Consumer Insight agenda. 3. Cross-functional exposure to Marketing, Commercial, and global teams. **Requisition ID:** 11851 ABOUT THE ROLE Interim Consumer Insights Manager (temporary position) We are looking for an Interim Consumer Insights Manager to join the Consumer, Business Insight \& Category Development team at Suntory Beverage \& Food Spain on a temporary basis. This role offers the opportunity to take on a high-impact strategic role, acting as a business partner and ensuring that deep consumer understanding sits at the heart of brand, innovation, and communication decisions during a critical period for the organization. Although this is a temporary position, the role carries full scope and responsibility, with high cross-functional visibility and collaboration with local, regional, and global teams. ABOUT YOU You are a strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities, able to translate consumer knowledge into clear business direction. **Additionally:** You are comfortable working as a strategic partner to Marketing, Innovation, and Commercial teams. You know how to integrate qualitative and quantitative data to generate actionable insights. You can simplify complexity and build clear, influential narratives. You work with methodological rigor but also with pragmatism to adapt to context. You navigate well in cross-functional environments with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities. THE ROLE As Interim Consumer Insights Manager, you will serve as the strategic Consumer Insight partner for the business in Spain, ensuring that deep consumer, household, and Seikatsusha understanding guides strategic decisions. **Your key responsibilities will include:** Leading the Consumer Insight agenda in Spain, defining priorities and research plans (ongoing and ad hoc, qualitative and quantitative). Acting as the senior Consumer Insight partner for Brand and Innovation teams. Translating consumer understanding into high-impact strategic recommendations by connecting multiple information sources. Leading and consolidating the Consumer, Home, and Seikatsusha vision, integrating it into key strategic cycles (AOP, MTP). Championing Consumer Insight methodologies and the Seikatsusha approach, ensuring consistency and best-in-class standards. Driving synergies with Shopper Insight, Marketing, Channel Strategy, and Category Development. Acting as a local-regional bridge, aligning global frameworks with the Spanish market reality. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? A temporary position with real strategic impact. High visibility and influence over key brand and innovation decisions. Cross-functional exposure to Marketing, Commercial, and global Insight teams. Autonomy and ownership over the Consumer Insight agenda in Spain. Active participation in strategic cycles and decision-making forums. An experience that delivers clear value to your professional trajectory, even within a temporary framework. ✅ WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE? Solid, senior-level experience in Consumer Insight, Research, or related roles. Strong analytical capability and experience working with qualitative and quantitative sources. Experience influencing brand, communication, and innovation decisions. Proficiency in research methodologies and insight frameworks. Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple stakeholders. Capacity to prioritize effectively in high-demand, resource-constrained contexts. Strategic mindset, critical thinking, and impact orientation. High level of English for regional and global interaction. Our DEI Commitment At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic. Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.