Consumer Insights Specialist

Job title: Consumer Insights & Sensory Specialist

Duration: 06 Months ( possibility of extension)

location: Plainsboro, NJ

Pay Rate: $60.00/hr. on w2

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Consumer Insight Manager – Beauty to manage the operational and analytical execution of consumer insight studies across the United States. In this role, your primary focus will be supporting high-priority product initiatives within the Hair Care portfolio.

You will report directly to the Consumer Insight Senior Manager (Skin Cleansing & AP Deo) based in Princeton, while collaborating closely with Global Category Brand Consumer Insight Leads based in Geneva.

Key Responsibilities

• Global & Regional Alignment: Partner closely with global CI Leads in Geneva to localize and execute strategic consumer insight programs and product testing across the US market.
• End-to-End Fieldwork Management: Design and set up consumer tests, manage relationships with external fieldwork agencies, oversee ongoing execution, and safeguard data integrity and quality standards.
• Data Synthesis & Insights Generation: Clean, process, and analyze complex consumer datasets, translating metrics into clear, actionable commercial recommendations.
• Reporting & Stakeholder Debriefs: Develop polished summary presentations and structured reports using proprietary insight tools; lead result debriefs for cross-functional business partners.
• Methodology Governance: Ensure consistent application of established testing methodologies, sensory evaluation standards, and data collection frameworks.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate daily with local and international brand teams, R&D, product development, and marketing functions.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Consumer Insights, Market Research, Sensory Science, Marketing, Behavioral Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of direct experience conducting consumer insights, sensory evaluation, fragrance testing, or product performance testing (Beauty, Personal Care, or FMCG/CPG exposure preferred).
• Technical Acumen: Strong functional grasp of quantitative and qualitative consumer testing methodologies; proficient in Microsoft Excel (data manipulation, pivot tables, formulas), Microsoft PowerPoint (narrative reporting), and general insight platforms/software.
• Professional Attributes: Self-motivated team player with high autonomy, proactive communication, and an outcome-driven mindset.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English; confident presenting data-driven stories to international stakeholders.

Job title: Consumer Insights & Sensory Specialist

Duration: 06 Months ( possibility of extension)

location: Plainsboro, NJ

Pay Rate: $60.00/hr. on w2

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Consumer Insight Manager – Beauty to manage the operational and analytical execution of consumer insight studies across the United States. In this role, your primary focus will be supporting high-priority product initiatives within the Hair Care portfolio.

You will report directly to the Consumer Insight Senior Manager (Skin Cleansing & AP Deo) based in Princeton, while collaborating closely with Global Category Brand Consumer Insight Leads based in Geneva.

Key Responsibilities

• Global & Regional Alignment: Partner closely with global CI Leads in Geneva to localize and execute strategic consumer insight programs and product testing across the US market.
• End-to-End Fieldwork Management: Design and set up consumer tests, manage relationships with external fieldwork agencies, oversee ongoing execution, and safeguard data integrity and quality standards.
• Data Synthesis & Insights Generation: Clean, process, and analyze complex consumer datasets, translating metrics into clear, actionable commercial recommendations.
• Reporting & Stakeholder Debriefs: Develop polished summary presentations and structured reports using proprietary insight tools; lead result debriefs for cross-functional business partners.
• Methodology Governance: Ensure consistent application of established testing methodologies, sensory evaluation standards, and data collection frameworks.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate daily with local and international brand teams, R&D, product development, and marketing functions.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Consumer Insights, Market Research, Sensory Science, Marketing, Behavioral Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of direct experience conducting consumer insights, sensory evaluation, fragrance testing, or product performance testing (Beauty, Personal Care, or FMCG/CPG exposure preferred).
• Technical Acumen: Strong functional grasp of quantitative and qualitative consumer testing methodologies; proficient in Microsoft Excel (data manipulation, pivot tables, formulas), Microsoft PowerPoint (narrative reporting), and general insight platforms/software.
• Professional Attributes: Self-motivated team player with high autonomy, proactive communication, and an outcome-driven mindset.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English; confident presenting data-driven stories to international stakeholders.