Constellation Brands

Manager, Innovation Insights

Chicago, Illinois · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$114k-$178kDetected 7 days ago

Brand StrategyResearchCommunicationProblem SolvingMicrosoft Office

About the role

The Manager, Innovation Insights will report to Director, Innovation Insights and is responsible for identifying and applying consumer insights that help shape a compelling, consumer-led innovation pipeline.
This person should be equally comfortable with rigorous research execution and broader strategic thinking, helping the organization move from data and observations to clear innovation choices.

Design, manage, and synthesize qualitative and quantitative research to support early-stage exploration, concept development, product optimization, packaging, and go-to-market decisions.
Partner closely with Innovation, Brand Marketing, R&D, Strategy, and cross-functional teams to shape innovation territories, briefs, concepts, and prioritization decisions.
Help define and evaluate whitespace opportunities and future-forward platforms that support long-term portfolio growth.
Manage multiple projects and external vendor partners with strong attention to quality, timing, budgets, and business impact.

6+ years of consumer insights, innovation insights, market research, or strategy experience, preferably within CPG or beverage alcohol.
Experience with a broad set of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, including concept development, innovation screening, product testing, packaging research, and strategic exploratory work.
Demonstrated ability to synthesize disparate information sources into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
Ability to connect consumer understanding to business strategy and innovation decisions.
Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.
Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, psychology, sociology, or a related field.

MBA or other advanced degree.
Client-side insights experience supporting innovation, brand strategy, or portfolio strategy for iconic brands.
Experience in beverage alcohol or broader food and beverage categories.
Familiarity with syndicated data sources and trend/cultural intelligence tools.
Passion for innovation, consumer behavior, and translating emerging opportunities into business action.
Chicago, Illinois
$113,500.00 - $177,600.00

$113,500.00 - $177,600.00
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.
Our compensation is based on cost of labor.
For remote locations or positions open to multiple locations, the pay range may reflect several US geographic markets, including the lowest geographic market minimum to the highest geographic market maximum.
We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future.
At Constellation Brands, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Lead innovation-focused learning plans grounded in business priorities, portfolio strategy, and brand ambitions.
Translate insights from primary research, syndicated data, cultural and category trends, and internal learning into clear, story-driven recommendations.
Ensure insights work is connected across projects and shared in ways that build organizational learning and stronger decision-making.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity.
All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).

onstellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic character

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