Overview:
At present, the work is handled by an external agency (Ipsos) who partner with Sector HTW leads (Ezgi and Simon)
Hence, the team wishes to build capabilities in GBS starting with 3 FTEs who will be a part of the GBS EU Insights team with a dotted line reporting to the HTW leads.
This role will likely handle Ex UK BU within the ‘How to Win’ sub team.
Responsibilities:
Sector focused + Team management responsibilities.
HTW Project Management:
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Utilizing comprehensive U&A (Usage and Attitude) data to extract actionable insights assigned KBQs.
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Help design and execute governance model, identify opportunities / address issues. concerns.
Business Question Translation:
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Partner across Ex UK Bus to identify key business needs.
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Possess a strong acumen for understanding complex business queries and adeptness in translating them into insightful workstreams.
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Step up the all-round HTW agenda and deliverables via best-in-class partnership and integrated insights where possible.
Data Analysis and Insight Generation:
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Bring impactful insights partnering with Ex UK BU leads and other stakeholders ensuring consumer centricity is embedded in all business decisions.
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Demonstrate proficiency in tackling intricate problems by dissecting them into manageable components using U&A data.
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Bringing together multisource insights into a cohesive narrative
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Craft compelling narratives and presentations to communicate findings effectively.
Stakeholder Management:
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Engage in effective stakeholder management and closely collaborate with Ex UK Business Units (eg Turkey, Spain, Poland - TBD) and Bottlers
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Work closely with Ex UK BUs to improve quality of partnership and identify and un-lock further efficiencies.
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Help develop and harmonize best practices.
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Ensure alignment of research efforts with organizational objectives.
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Manage day to day relationship with stakeholders, peers and agencies (if needed)
Matrix Structure Navigation / Team Collaboration:
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Navigate seamlessly through our organization's complex matrix structure, fostering collaboration and synergy across various teams and departments.
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Exhibit strong teamwork and collaboration skills,
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Openly collaborate with colleagues to leverage collective expertise and insights.
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Work closely to develop capabilities and / or deploy new capabilities.
Qualifications:
Experience:
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10+ years of experience in research, with a focus on quantitative data analysis.
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Strong consumer insights experience - end-to-end understanding of the best-in-class research approaches
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Some GBS or Client-side (FMCG/ CPG companies) experience will be a plus
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Working both in at agency & at manufacturer/company side is a plus.
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Working in a beverage (or food and beverage) organization is a plus.
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Strong project management skills; track record of overseeing a portfolio of complex data heavy projects, gained in large organizations
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Willingness to relocate to Hyderabad.
Analytical Skills:
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Ability to connect dots across different sources of data combined with excellent story telling skills
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Proficient in Excel and experienced in reviewing and analysing large datasets with precision and accuracy.
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Experience at managing multi-country / functional projects.
Strategic Insights:
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Previous experience in strategic insights, demand spaces, segmentation and consumer U&A is highly desirable.
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Strong influencing skills and strategic thinker
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Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Communication:
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Compelling storyteller & communicator
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Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and concisely.
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Strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills.
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Experience managing a culturally diverse senior stakeholder group.
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Solid presentational skills.
Adaptability:
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, adapting to evolving priorities and challenges with agility and resilience.
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Independence and action-oriented way or working
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Ability to manage senior stakeholders, managing demand
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Working matrix organization – excellent relationship builder who can work x-functionally/x-geography and organisation wide.
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Self-motivated/self-starter with the ability to work independently.
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Flexibility in adjusting & reprioritizing to meet changing needs in a fast-paced environment.
Differentiating Competencies Required
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Identify any differentiating behaviors, leadership skills or soft skills required for success in the role.
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Best in class Stakeholder Management capabilities, and senior leadership teams to discuss ideas, present results etc.
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Strategic thinker and brand strategist who can see solutions within several complex scenarios.
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Well versed Insights consumer insights capabilities including demand spaces, segmentation, complex U & As – navigating through complicated large data sets and developing harmonization and best practices.
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Experience working across different geographies, ambiguous matrix environment.
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Effective in an evolving and ambiguous environment, including use of effective collaboration, negotiation, and influencing skills to achieve objectives.
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Ability to continuously multi-task across varying teams and customer audiences
