Manager, Consumer Insights Classico & Taco Bell Innovation

Job Description

As the Consumer Insights Manager for Classico and Taco Bell (retail) brand innovation you will have the opportunity to directly impact growth in the Taste Elevation this role you will be responsible for helping execute the long-term innovation strategy and pipeline on our brands. You will partner with external research partners and internal cross functional teams to drive the front-end innovation process and stage gate process to get to big bet new product launches.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic business partner to brand and marketing teams; shape insight-led strategy and priorities.

• Lead consumer research programs (qualitative and quantitative) from design through execution and synthesis.

• Provide actionable recommendations rooted in consumer understanding business context and market dynamics.

• Integrate primary and secondary data sources syndicated tracking and internal datasets to identify trends and opportunities.

• Translate complex findings into concise compelling narratives and presentations for stakeholders at all levels.

• Manage external research partners and vendors as needed; design and execute bespoke research when appropriate.

• Navigate ambiguity prioritize competing needs and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Skills and Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong commercial orientation and ability to influence cross-functional teams.

• Excellent communicator and storyteller who distills complex data into clear actionable insight.

• Strong analytical aptitude; comfortable working with quantitative data and identifying meaningful patterns.

• Experienced across a range of research methodologies (qualitative and quantitative) and adept at selecting the right approach for the question.

• Collaborative adaptable and comfortable working in a changing entrepreneurial environment.

• Self-motivated with strong project and stakeholder management capabilities.

• Curious creative and focused on driving practical business outcomes

Qualifications

• 4 Years of experience in insights (on either the vendor side or Client side client side experience preferred).

• Has prior experience in innovation insights

• Proficient in various market research techniques including both qualitative and quantitative methods; Experience using these tools for innovation development strongly preferred.

• Experience working with both primary and secondary data sources

• Proficient in syndicated research tools (e.g. Nielsen Circana Mintel etc).

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidates geographic region job-related knowledge skills and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare protection and savingfor the future we offer plans tailored to meet you and your familys needs. Coveragefor benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events resources and learning opportunities that inspire aphysical social emotional and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

Youll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role country region union status and other employment status factors for example:

• Physical - Medical Prescription Drug Dental Vision Screenings/Assessments

• Social - Paid Time Off Company Holidays Leave of Absence Flexible Work Arrangements Recognition Training

• Emotional Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing Programs Family Support Programs

• Financial 401kLife Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability

Location(s)

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact for assistance.