Mindlance
CMI Manager – Contractor (6-Month Assignment)
Location:
Hoboken, NJ (Hybrid) Business Unit:
*** Food Solutions North America
About *** Food Solutions (UFS): UFS is a global leader in foodservice, partnering with chefs and operators to deliver superior products, culinary inspiration, and insights. Our mission is to empower foodservice professionals through innovation, technology, and data-driven solutions.
Role Purpose: As a CMI Manager (Contractor), you will support the North America business by translating operator‑focused B2B insights into actionable strategies that drive growth. This role centers on understanding foodservice operators’ needs and behaviors, executing research projects, synthesizing insights, and enabling customer‑centric decision‑making across marketing and sales teams. You will collaborate closely with marketing and sales stakeholders to ensure insights lead to tangible business impact.
Key Responsibilities:
Execute B2B Research Projects:
Manage end‑to‑end research processes with foodservice operators, including briefing agencies, coordinating timelines, and ensuring actionable outputs.
Insights Activation:
Consolidate qualitative and quantitative findings into clear, impactful recommendations for business teams.
Support Learning Plans:
Assist in developing and implementing learning plans aligned with key business priorities.
Data Integration:
Blend consumer, operator, and market data to inform portfolio and category strategies.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Present insights in a compelling, evidence‑based manner to influence decision‑making.
Agile Research:
Pilot new tools and methodologies to deliver faster, fit‑for‑purpose insights.
About You:
4–6 years of experience in Market Research, Consumer & Customer Insights, or Marketing.
Preferred: FMCG experience, B2B research expertise, and/or prior agency‑side experience managing client projects end‑to‑end.
Hands‑on experience with qualitative, quantitative, and digital research tools.
Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
You're proactive and self‑directed, with a hands‑on approach to delivering results You thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment and embrace agility You're a strong collaborator and "dot connector" able to work seamlessly across marketing, sales and agency partners
Contract Details:
Duration:
6 months
Reporting:
Senior CMI Manager, North America
Location:
Hoboken, NJ (Hybrid)
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Hoboken, NJ (Hybrid) Business Unit:
*** Food Solutions North America
About *** Food Solutions (UFS): UFS is a global leader in foodservice, partnering with chefs and operators to deliver superior products, culinary inspiration, and insights. Our mission is to empower foodservice professionals through innovation, technology, and data-driven solutions.
Role Purpose: As a CMI Manager (Contractor), you will support the North America business by translating operator‑focused B2B insights into actionable strategies that drive growth. This role centers on understanding foodservice operators’ needs and behaviors, executing research projects, synthesizing insights, and enabling customer‑centric decision‑making across marketing and sales teams. You will collaborate closely with marketing and sales stakeholders to ensure insights lead to tangible business impact.
Key Responsibilities:
Execute B2B Research Projects:
Manage end‑to‑end research processes with foodservice operators, including briefing agencies, coordinating timelines, and ensuring actionable outputs.
Insights Activation:
Consolidate qualitative and quantitative findings into clear, impactful recommendations for business teams.
Support Learning Plans:
Assist in developing and implementing learning plans aligned with key business priorities.
Data Integration:
Blend consumer, operator, and market data to inform portfolio and category strategies.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Present insights in a compelling, evidence‑based manner to influence decision‑making.
Agile Research:
Pilot new tools and methodologies to deliver faster, fit‑for‑purpose insights.
About You:
4–6 years of experience in Market Research, Consumer & Customer Insights, or Marketing.
Preferred: FMCG experience, B2B research expertise, and/or prior agency‑side experience managing client projects end‑to‑end.
Hands‑on experience with qualitative, quantitative, and digital research tools.
Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
You're proactive and self‑directed, with a hands‑on approach to delivering results You thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment and embrace agility You're a strong collaborator and "dot connector" able to work seamlessly across marketing, sales and agency partners
Contract Details:
Duration:
6 months
Reporting:
Senior CMI Manager, North America
Location:
Hoboken, NJ (Hybrid)
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