Consultant

Mintel • Chicago, IL

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Mintel is seeking a Consultant to turn consumer, market, and commercial data into clear recommendations for clients in the Consumer-Packaged Goods industry. Working with experienced Strategists and cross-functional teams, the Consultant will support custom research, strategy, and insights engagements. This is a hybrid position based in Chicago.

The Consultant synthesizes research and data, develops concise and visually engaging presentations, manages multiple projects, contributes to client meetings and research sessions, coordinates with internal teams, and quality-checks deliverables. Success is measured by accurate analysis linked to commercial implications, persuasive recommendations, reliable delivery, and confident client communication and collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, marketing, economics, statistics, consumer research, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in CPG strategy, consumer insights, market research, brand strategy, innovation, or consulting.
• Experience analyzing complex data and communicating conclusions to business audiences.
• Working knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Experience with Circana, NielsenIQ, consumer survey data, or comparable commercial data sources.
• Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Experience presenting findings and managing multiple concurrent assignments.
• Commercial judgment and critical thinking.
• Data interpretation and insight development.
• Storytelling and presentation design.
• Curiosity and effective questioning.
• Clear communication, collaboration, and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize internal and external research to identify patterns, conclusions, and client implications.
• Create concise, visually engaging presentations with actionable recommendations.
• Manage multiple projects against agreed scope, milestones, quality standards, and deadlines.
• Contribute to client meetings, workshops, and research sessions by asking effective questions and presenting findings.
• Coordinate with sales, marketing, research analytics, and operations to produce client-ready work.
• Quality-check data, charts, analysis, and presentation narratives before delivery.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off
• Flexible working hours
• ClassPass subsidy
• Mental health benefit through Modern Health
• Paid volunteer time off
• Paid birthday leave
• Paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level