Consumer Insights Manager- FSI

Sargento Foods • Plymouth, WI

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Proactive business partner responsible for leading consumer, category, customer, and competitive analysis for the Food Service & Ingredients (FSI) business unit. This role translates data and research into actionable insights that support strategic planning, customer growth, and innovation priorities. At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you. Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family. At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company. You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career. With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality. If you’re ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5+ years of experience in market research with a consumer packaged-goods manufacturer.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Syndicated data analysis IRI/Nielsen, NPD Group, Innova, Datassential

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree (MA/MS or MBA) preferred
• B2B experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis and synthesis of consumer, customer, category, competitive, culinary, and marketplace information using custom primary research, syndicated data, secondary sources, and industry trends.
• Identify, size, and prioritize growth opportunities by translating findings into actionable recommendations, business cases, and compelling insights stories that support FSI business objectives.
• Maintain strong connectivity with Consumer Products (CP) business unit Insights partners to exchange relevant consumer, category, and marketplace learning and assess implications for FSI business decisions and opportunities.
• Serve as a core member of assigned business team, providing insights leadership to support customer strategies, innovation initiatives, business planning, and growth priorities.
• Partners with Sales, Marketing, Innovation, Culinary, R&D, Finance, and Sales Planning to align recommendations and drive execution.
• Leads the Insights contribution to the annual FSI operating plan, situation assessment, and long-range planning processes by synthesizing consumer, customer, category, marketplace, and competitive learning into actionable business recommendations.
• Acts as a strategic thought partner to FSI leadership and business team by identifying opportunities, prioritizing initiatives, and influencing decisions that support sustainable growth and organizational objectives.
• Lead data synthesis for FSI reporting using all available syndicated data sources.
• Recommend metrics that define customer and product performance success specific to division objectives.
• Partners closely with Sales Planning to support annual planning, forecasting, performance management, customer prioritization, and business reviews.
• Manage research suppliers, budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure effective project execution and delivery of business objectives.
• Identify and evaluate new research methodologies, data sources, suppliers, and analytical approaches to strengthen insight quality and business impact.
• Develop training and support adoption of insights tools, resources, and best practices across functions to maximize business application and value.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical including Fertility, Adoption benefits, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Remote ½ day Fridays
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center
• Employer 401K contribution in the top 1% of the nation
• Relocation Assistance
• Tuition Assistance
• Access to Employee Store

What This Job Offers

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