Foods BENELUX CMI Analyst

UNILEVER IS LOOKING FOR FOODS BENELUX CMI LEAD

Location: Weena, Rotterdam – the Netherlands

Local conditions apply

Full-time

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will first consider candidates based in the Netherlands. If you are based outside of the Netherlands and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but we can only take your application on if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the Netherlands.

ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. 

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future. 

Foods Benelux is a key segment of the business contributing to nearly 1/3 of the Foods Europe business playing in the top priority verticals of Condiments, Cooking Aids and Mini meals, behind beloved brands like Calve, Lipton Iced Tea, and Knorr.

JOB PURPOSE:

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. If you are naturally curious and have a growth mindset; are passionate about doing what’s right for consumers and customers; are commercially focused, and analytically strong then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE?

• Insights Generation: Oversee the design, execution, and analysis of market research studies, translating data into actionable insight.

• Research & Project Management: Execute Market Research projects to support competitive 4G growth for the vertical across BENELUX.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product development, and sales, to integrate insights into business strategies.

• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external research agencies and vendors to ensure the delivery of high-quality research projects.

• Reporting: Prepare and present findings and recommendations to the manager and other stakeholders, supporting data-driven decision-making.

• Market Trends: Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging methodologies to keep the research function at the forefront of innovation.

SKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

This role requires a seasoned professional with a strong background in market research (qualitative, quantitative, digital) excellent analytical skills, interest in consumer behavior, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively. The ideal candidate will display a strong curiosity and desire to stay at the forefront of digital and technological developments and its application to research (I.e. Gen AI, Predictive analytics).

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a proven track record of leading teams and influencing business decisions through insights.

• Able to analyze and derive insights from diverse and complex data sets.

• Strong communication and presentation skills (written, and verbal) up to senior stakeholders, internally and externally.

• Good understanding of retail & channel landscape, including D-Commerce

• Interest in consumer behavior / psychology

• Stakeholder management

• Strong business acumen

• Understanding of market research methodologies covering shopper, innovation, media, communications, across qualitative, quantitative

• Relevant Experience/ Curiosity in future fit (digital, AI, PDC, advanced analytics ) methodologies is an advantage/ preferred.

• Good understanding of Retail Measurement services and / or use and analysis of consumer panel is an advantage/ preferred

• Relevant knowledge of the Benelux Retail and communications Landscape is an advantage/ preferred.

• Dutch and English

EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years in Market Research in either a client or supplier side role.

• Local /Country Experience in a Marketing/Sales/Market Research function

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

Unilever is the place where you can be yourself and bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. We offer an exciting & dynamic work environment    where you can make things happen. Furthermore, we offer some great reward and benefits!

• Attractive total remuneration package: excellent company pension, bonus, share scheme.

• Flexible cross-disciplinary career opportunities and a wealth of training opportunities & wellbeing resources whenever and wherever.

• Plenty of company-paid holidays to further ensure your work-life balance is maintained.

• We encourage an inclusive culture, which comes to life with interchangeable public holidays, paid paternity leave of 6 weeks and our transgender policy.

• Under the Hybrid Working principles, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 40%-60% in the office or at customers, suppliers or partners to connect and collaborate.  For the time you work from home, we will ensure you are well equipped. When you are at the office, you can enjoy our tasty canteen with prepped food and own products.

• Informal culture and being the first one trying our new products. 

• My Fitness Plan (reduction on your Fitness Subscription).

• Homework allowance

• Company laptop and mobile phone

• Green Mobility Policy.   

EXCITED?

Join Unilever and our team! To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter.  Your application will be reviewed against our requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.

Looking forward to meeting you! 

Please note this is a Direct Search led by Unilever. Applications from agencies will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against. 

By highlighting the gender diversity at the workplace, Unilever encourages women equally men to apply. If you look for a job after a long career break or after any type of leave, do not hesitate to apply.

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