Consultant - Product Innovation

Euromonitor•Chicago, IL

6h•$77,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Euromonitor is looking for an experienced professional to join our global Product Innovation team. This team focuses on data-driven insights that help clients refine their product strategies and shape the future of their industries. The Product Innovation team specializes in custom market research that uncovers untapped potential and growth opportunities across both CPG and B2B markets. We combine creative approaches with cutting‑edge methodologies, grounding every project in data-driven insights with real-world application to support client transformation and long-term success. As a project manager, this role will oversee full research management, from project set‑up and execution to final delivery. The ideal candidate feels confident engaging stakeholders at all levels, from c‑suite executives to R&D managers, and brings a flexible, approachable communication style to build strong thought‑partnerships. This individual will also embrace entrepreneurial opportunities that support practice growth through thought leadership and commercial collaboration. An interest in developing client relationships and demonstrating subject matter expertise will make an impact. In particular, the role encourages partnering with internal sales team to strengthen client relationships and identify opportunities to solve their ongoing business challenges. The primary function of the Consultant is to successfully manage and execute market research projects that deliver exceptional outcomes for clients. This role focuses on Euromonitor’s Product Innovation Portfolio, including solutions such as new product development, trend activation, white space analysis, and product attribute positioning What sets this role apart: · Frequent collaboration with a global team (Chicago, Europe, EMEA) and exposure to international clients, offering a unique and dynamic work environment. · Opportunities to deliver high-impact projects for some of the world’s most innovative and influential companies. · A wide variety of research questions and industry applications, ensuring continuous learning and a vibrant and evolving work experience. · Access to Euromonitor’s proprietary platforms and innovation tools, including data on new product development/ innovations, ingredients, benefits/claims, flavors, sustainability, and packaging.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of high-quality research experience and project management.
Demonstrated experience handling large datasets and synthesizing multiple data sources into high‑quality, commercially relevant insights.
Demonstrated proficiency in client communication and direct client-facing engagements.
A self-motivated, proactive attitude is critical for success.

Nice To Haves

Experience in CPG, consulting, retail or client-side environment is preferred, but not required.
Excellent oral, written and public speaking/ presentation skills.
Ability to translate diverse data sources into compelling, story-led insights.
High-level strategic and lateral thinking, with the ability to challenge conventions and generate solutions that address both consumer and business needs.
Experience developing and validating revenue-generating concepts using consumer-centric or innovation frameworks (e.g., business model canvas, lean canvas, design thinking).
Familiarity with analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, SQL, or Python) and AI‑assisted features that can support analysis is an advantage but not required.
Interest in new product development processes, and familiarity with product positioning including ingredients, claims, or product characteristics is an advantage.
Awareness of commercial acumen and comfort with consultative selling approaches.

Responsibilities

Analyze large-scale quantitative datasets, including SKU-level data, ecommerce POS, consumer/B2B surveys, pricing, social listening, clickstream, and forecasts, to uncover trends and market drivers.
Develop clear, story-driven narratives that translate complex findings into actionable insights and meaningful business implications for clients.
Balance insights from diverse research methods (syndicated data, trade interviews, surveys, social listening, forecasting, advanced data analysis) to provide a holistic evidence base.
Identify data quality issues to propose solutions and communicate recommendations clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
Effectively use dashboards and reporting tools to bring data to life and communicate insights in a visually compelling way.
Work closely and manage cross-functional internal teams (data science, analytics, consumer insights, regional project managers, local analysts, etc.) to deliver high-quality, integrated project outcomes.
Leverage client relationships and subject-matter expertise to identify opportunities for repeatable project work and expand solutions across accounts in collaboration with sales teams.