Overview
position title:
cmi manager méxico (mgr s&r & shopper cmi) |
location:
cdmx or guadalajara |
languages:
advanced english – level b2 or higher
summary:
lead the consumer-shopper-customer insight development supporting the commercial team with strategic input developing sharp and solid plans. Support the marketing and mexico sales director with the consumer strategic roadmap (idl, shopper, quantitative and qualitative research) to deliver strong plans and learning plans for core growth drivers.
responsibilities
major duties/responsibilities:
mexico chocolate consumer insight development
mexico s&r consumer insight development
mexico shopper insight development
innovation development mexico
minimum knowledge, skills and abilities
consumer & market insights (cmi)
lead the national consumer insights agenda, ensuring consumer voice is embedded in all strategic and commercial decisions.
translate global frameworks into locally relevant insights (segmentation, need states, shopper missions, occasions).
monitor consumer, cultural, and category trends specific to méxico, highlighting national growth hotspots.
provide foresight to senior leadership on competitive dynamics, portfolio performance, and category expansion opportunities.
deploy advanced analytics and digital listening tools to capture fast-evolving consumer behaviors in e-commerce, on-demand delivery, and social media platforms.
innovation leadership
define and deliver the méxico innovation strategy, balancing global platforms with local-market breakthroughs.
lead national pipeline creation: identifying white spaces, developing concepts, and driving launches tailored to local tastes, formats, and price points.
partner with r&d centers, supply chain, and marketing to adapt global innovations for national relevance and cost structures.
champion packaging and business model innovation (affordability packs, sustainability-led solutions, digital-enabled consumption models).
accelerate speed-to-market using agile test-learn-launch methodologies, piloting in méxico markets before scaling.
leadership & influence
manage, coach, and inspire a local team of insights and innovation managers across méxico.
act as the national voice of the consumer in strategic discussions with the general manager
build strong partnerships with general manager and marketing director, ensuring consumer insights and innovation drive business performance.
represent méxico in global cmi & innovation forums, ensuring the region's unique consumer dynamics are prioritized.
experience
: 15 years in senior cmi roles in global cpgs
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