Senior Market Research Manager - Consumer Products

Client is a leading supplier of consumer products distributed through grocery, drug and mass channels. They offer a complete benefit package including 401(k) and relocation. Position could be either a Manager level or Senior Manager level. Job responsibilities include:

·Responsible for problem, definition, research design, execution, analysis, interpretation and reporting of results from a diverse range of research studies
·Deliver objective information to clients throughout the organization and make sound recommendations based on extensive knowledge of the end consumer combined with knowledge of the business dynamics
·Balance efforts between issues involving established brand maintenance and new product/line extension development
·Establish and manage annual primary research budgets for assigned category ($800M - $1.2MM)
·Manage large number of studies and priorities simultaneously
·Present research opportunities, results and recommendations to marketing, R&D, advertising agency, and senior management to inform and turn recommendations into actions and results
·Develop strong relationships with outside marketing research suppliers to ensure company receives high quality information at a fair price
·Actively initiate and participate in projects in an effort to improve research programs and enhance goals
REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements must be met to be considered for the position:

·BS/BA; MBA preferred
·Manager - 5-10 years CPG research experience; Senior Manager: 10+ years CPG research experience
.Must have Tier 1 CPG experience
·Experience designing/contracting custom research for a wide range of methodologies including concept and concept/product testing, new product research, volume forecasting, advertising testing, product testing, strategic research