12 Market Research Manager jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Job Overview

We are seeking a Consumer Insights Manager to lead and execute consumer insight initiatives to guide fragrance development and innovation. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality research actionable insights and strategic recommendations that influence product development and commercial success.

About the Role

• This is a dynamic role at the intersection of creativity data and strategy in the fragrance industry.
• The role offers opportunities to influence product innovation and client success across diverse markets.
• You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and have global exposure.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement consumer insight plans in collaboration with sales and fragrance development teams.
• Conduct and manage quantitative and qualitative research including agency briefing negotiation and quality control.
• Analyze research data critically using internal tools linking insights to real-world actions and business impact.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration from project initiation to final delivery including logistics and fieldwork.
• Organize creative workshops and sessions to translate insights into winning briefs and commercial strategies.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Marketing Business Psychology or a chemistry-related field (Masters preferred).
• 5 years of experience in market research within FMCG research agencies or the fragrance/flavor industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of market research planning and organizing and decision-making.
• Excellent analytical and creative thinking skills to interpret data and generate actionable insights.
• Outstanding communication presentation and interpersonal skills with diplomacy and high ethical standards.

Benefits

• A collaborative culture with cross-functional teams and global exposure.
• A company committed to sustainability ethics and scientific excellence.
• Continuous learning and career development in a purpose-driven organization.
• A chance to work with leading brands and visionary clients in beauty and home categories.

About Us

We believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible.

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Consumer Insights Manager

The Consumer Insights Manager position aims provide in-depth understanding of consumer behaviors and motivations through effective management of qualitative and quantitative research studies. This role collaborates closely with Brand, RRP, and Sales teams to translate business needs into actionable insights, ensuring that research data drives strategic decision-making and business planning. The Consumer Insights Manager is responsible for efficient budget planning and management, delivering innovative and forward-thinking consumer insights that shape JTI's future strategies and objectives.

Position

The Consumer Insights Manager will be responsible for

Consumer Incidence and Tracker studies; agency management:

• Collaborate closely with research agencies to ensure alignment with JTI's strategic goals
• Ensure timely and accurate data capture and reporting to provide valuable insights for strategic decision making
• Conduct thorough ad-hoc analyses to derive actionable insights that drive business impact.
• Implement rigorous data validation processes and quality improvement steps to ensure the reliability and accuracy of insights
• Efficiently manage administrative tasks, including negotiation and contract management, to overcome operational challenges and ensure seamless execution
  
  

• Manage and deliver Consumer Segmentation maps to provide an in-depth understanding of the motivations and pain points of consumers based on specific consumer types
• Foster strong collaboration with Brand, RRP, and Sales teams to ensure consumer segmentation insights are integrated into all strategic planning and execution
• Act as a bridge between various departments to create a unified approach to understanding and addressing consumer needs
• Deliver consumer segmentation maps that offer in-depth understanding and actionable insights into consumer motivations and pain points
• Ensure that the segmentation analysis drives meaningful actions and contributes to the development of targeted marketing strategies and product offerings
• Tackle the complexity of diverse consumer segments to deliver sophisticated and nuanced understanding of segmentation models
  
  

• Manage and deliver consumer insights from ad-hoc qualitative research
• Understand specific business questions and consumer niches, translating them into targeted ad-hoc qualitative research studies
• Collaborate closely with Brand, Ploom, and Sales teams to ensure the research aligns with strategic objectives and business needs
• Oversee the management of research agencies to ensure high-quality and relevant qualitative studies
• Deliver clear and actionable recommendations based on qualitative insights to help Brand, Ploom, and Sales teams make informed decisions
• Take on the challenge of interpreting complex qualitative data and presenting it in a way that is easily understood by stakeholders
• Provide thorough and insightful analyses that address specific business questions and consumer behaviors
• Seek and utilize innovative qualitative research methodologies to uncover deep consumer insights
  
  

• Work closely with the Marketing & Sales organization to ensure they fully understand and effectively use research data for business planning and decision making
• Act as a trusted advisor to M&S teams, helping them leverage consumer insights for strategic initiatives
• Deliver crucial consumer insights for market modeling, actual performance reviews, and provide relevant insights regarding market specifics during the planning period and on an ad-hoc basis
• Ensure that the insights provided are actionable and contribute directly to the achievement of business objectives
• As per the instructions of the SI Lead, participate in and support the development of presentations for AP, regional visits, GM meetings, and other business needs
• Embrace the challenge of creating impactful presentations that effectively communicate complex research findings and their implications for the business
• Use innovative approaches to support business planning activities, ensuring that consumer insights are forward-thinking and anticipate future market trends
  
  

• Work closely with relevant departments to collaboratively plan the consumer research budget, ensuring alignment with JTI's strategic goals
• Engage stakeholders early in the planning process to build a shared understanding of budget priorities and constraints
• Manage the consumer research budget efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of resources for research activities
• Regularly track budget utilization and report on variances versus the plan to maintain financial discipline and transparency
• Proactively address financial challenges and constraints, finding smart solutions to maximize the impact of available resources
• Continuously seek opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements without compromising the quality of research outputs
• Engage in strategic financial planning to anticipate future research needs and ensure long-term sustainability of research initiatives
• Use financial insights to support the development of forward-thinking research strategies that align with JTI's vision and goals
  
  

• University degree in social sciences, humanities or technical sciences
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in the same or similar position in FMCG environment
• Fluent in English
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Marketing and Sales
• Industries Wholesale Building Materials

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At JTI we celebrate differences, and everyone truly belongs. 46,000 people from all over the world are continuously building their unique success story with us. 83% of employees feel happy working at JTI.
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Consumer Insights Manager
The Consumer Insights Manager position aims provide in-depth understanding of consumer behaviors and motivations through effective management of qualitative and quantitative research studies. This role collaborates closely with Brand, RRP, and Sales teams to translate business needs into actionable insights, ensuring that research data drives strategic decision-making and business planning. The Consumer Insights Manager is responsible for efficient budget planning and management, delivering innovative and forward-thinking consumer insights that shape JTI's future strategies and objectives.
Position
The Consumer Insights Manager will be responsible for
Consumer Incidence and Tracker studies; agency management:

• Collaborate closely with research agencies to ensure alignment with JTI’s strategic goals
• Ensure timely and accurate data capture and reporting to provide valuable insights for strategic decision making
• Conduct thorough ad-hoc analyses to derive actionable insights that drive business impact.
• Implement rigorous data validation processes and quality improvement steps to ensure the reliability and accuracy of insights
• Efficiently manage administrative tasks, including negotiation and contract management, to overcome operational challenges and ensure seamless execution
  

• Manage and deliver Consumer Segmentation maps to provide an in-depth understanding of the motivations and pain points of consumers based on specific consumer types
• Foster strong collaboration with Brand, RRP, and Sales teams to ensure consumer segmentation insights are integrated into all strategic planning and execution
• Act as a bridge between various departments to create a unified approach to understanding and addressing consumer needs
• Deliver consumer segmentation maps that offer in-depth understanding and actionable insights into consumer motivations and pain points
• Ensure that the segmentation analysis drives meaningful actions and contributes to the development of targeted marketing strategies and product offerings
• Tackle the complexity of diverse consumer segments to deliver sophisticated and nuanced understanding of segmentation models
  

• Manage and deliver consumer insights from ad-hoc qualitative research
• Understand specific business questions and consumer niches, translating them into targeted ad-hoc qualitative research studies
• Collaborate closely with Brand, Ploom, and Sales teams to ensure the research aligns with strategic objectives and business needs
• Oversee the management of research agencies to ensure high-quality and relevant qualitative studies
• Deliver clear and actionable recommendations based on qualitative insights to help Brand, Ploom, and Sales teams make informed decisions
• Take on the challenge of interpreting complex qualitative data and presenting it in a way that is easily understood by stakeholders
• Provide thorough and insightful analyses that address specific business questions and consumer behaviors
• Seek and utilize innovative qualitative research methodologies to uncover deep consumer insights
  

• Work closely with the Marketing & Sales organization to ensure they fully understand and effectively use research data for business planning and decision making
• Act as a trusted advisor to M&S teams, helping them leverage consumer insights for strategic initiatives
• Deliver crucial consumer insights for market modeling, actual performance reviews, and provide relevant insights regarding market specifics during the planning period and on an ad-hoc basis
• Ensure that the insights provided are actionable and contribute directly to the achievement of business objectives
• As per the instructions of the SI Lead, participate in and support the development of presentations for AP, regional visits, GM meetings, and other business needs
• Embrace the challenge of creating impactful presentations that effectively communicate complex research findings and their implications for the business
• Use innovative approaches to support business planning activities, ensuring that consumer insights are forward-thinking and anticipate future market trends
  

• Work closely with relevant departments to collaboratively plan the consumer research budget, ensuring alignment with JTI’s strategic goals
• Engage stakeholders early in the planning process to build a shared understanding of budget priorities and constraints
• Manage the consumer research budget efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of resources for research activities
• Regularly track budget utilization and report on variances versus the plan to maintain financial discipline and transparency
• Proactively address financial challenges and constraints, finding smart solutions to maximize the impact of available resources
• Continuously seek opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements without compromising the quality of research outputs
• Engage in strategic financial planning to anticipate future research needs and ensure long-term sustainability of research initiatives
• Use financial insights to support the development of forward-thinking research strategies that align with JTI’s vision and goals
  

• University degree in social sciences, humanities or technical sciences
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in the same or similar position in FMCG environment
• Fluent in English
  

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionMarketing and Sales
• IndustriesWholesale Building Materials

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Job title: Consumer Insight Manager

Location: Dubai UAE

As Consumer Insight Manager you will lead and execute consumer insight initiatives to guide fragrance development and innovation helping increase our winning rate with clients. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality research actionable insights and strategic recommendations that influence product development and commercial success. This role offers the opportunity to work across diverse markets and categories collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to shape the future of fragrance.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement consumer insight plans in collaboration with sales and fragrance development teams.
• Conduct and manage quantitative and qualitative research including agency briefing negotiation and quality control.
• Analyze research data critically using internal tools linking insights to real-world actions and business impact.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration from project initiation to final delivery including logistics and fieldwork.
• Organize creative workshops and sessions to translate insights into winning briefs and commercial strategies.
• Maintain transparent communication on project status budget and timelines with management and stakeholders.

We bring:

• A dynamic role at the intersection of creativity data and strategy in the fragrance industry.
• Opportunities to influence product innovation and client success across diverse markets.
• A collaborative culture with cross-functional teams and global exposure.
• A company committed to sustainability ethics and scientific excellence.
• Continuous learning and career development in a purpose-driven organization.
• A chance to work with leading brands and visionary clients in beauty and home categories.

You bring:

• Bachelors degree in Marketing Business Psychology or a chemistry-related field (Masters preferred).
• 5 years of experience in market research within FMCG research agencies or the fragrance/flavor industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of market research planning and organizing and decision-making.
• Excellent analytical and creative thinking skills to interpret data and generate actionable insights.
• Outstanding communication presentation and interpersonal skills with diplomacy and high ethical standards.
• Language skills:English required; Arabic and French are a plus.

About dsm-firmenich:

At dsm-firmenich we dont just meet expectations we go beyond them.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare the impact of your work here will be felt by millions every single day. Whether its fragrance that helps you focus alternative meat thats better for the planet or reducing sugar without losing flavor this is where you help shape the future of nutrition health and beauty for everyone everywhere.

And while youre making a difference well make sure youre growing too. With learning that never stops a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses teams and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas Theyre essential to our real progress only happens when we go beyond together.

Our application process:

Interested in this position Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. For further information please contact Maria Roman Talent Acquisition Business Partner ().

DEI and equal opportunity statement:

At dsm-firmenich we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported included and free to be themselves they do their best work and thats exactly the kind of culture were building. A place where opportunity is truly equal authenticity is celebrated and everyone has the chance to grow contribute and feel they belong.

Were proud to be an equal opportunity employer and were serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing were committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds no matter your gender ethnicity sexual orientation or anything else that makes you you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process were here to help just let us know what you need and well do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement:

Were managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If youre applying as an individual wed love to hear from you. Were not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.

Required Experience:

Manager

This role is responsible for the development and implementation of consumer insights to drive business strategy. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with excellent analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex data insights effectively to stakeholders.

The Consumer Insights Manager position plays a critical role in providing actionable insights that inform business decisions. This includes the management of qualitative and quantitative research studies, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and the delivery of innovative and forward-thinking consumer insights.

• Consumer Research: Design and implement effective consumer research studies to gain a deep understanding of consumer behaviors and motivations.
• Insight Development: Analyze research findings and develop actionable insights that inform business decisions.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Brand, Sales, and Marketing teams to ensure alignment with strategic goals and objectives.
• Budget Planning: Work with stakeholders to develop and manage the consumer research budget.

• Education: University degree in social sciences, humanities, or technical sciences.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of working experience in a similar position in FMCG environment.
• Languages: Fluent in English.

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and open atmosphere.
• Chance to build a career in a global organization.