Bayer

Associate Manager Brand and Consumer Insights

Bayer$115K — $173K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Psychology, Sociology, or related field.
  • Strong understanding of market research fundamentals.
  • Experience crafting surveys, discussion guides, and analytic plans.
  • Proficiency in moderating consumer research preferred.
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience in consumer insights, analytics, or brand management.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify consumer insights that drive business initiatives.
  • Develop and execute comprehensive learning plans for specific research objectives.
  • Present actionable insights effectively to stakeholders through various mediums.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in insights generation.
  • Translate complex findings into compelling narratives that influence business strategies.

Benefits

  • Health care, vision, and dental insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan.
  • Paid time off (PTO) and sick leave.
  • Bonus or commission opportunities.
Full Job Description
Associate Manager Brand and Consumer Insights

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about understanding consumer behavior and driving brand growth? As an Associate Brand and Consumer Insights Manager, working closely with a Senior Brand and Consumer Insights Manager, you will be the voice of the consumer and shopper, ensuring our businesses operate with empathy and a deep understanding of consumer needs. With our business units prioritizing consumer insights at every phase of the brand journey-from innovation to shelf-you'll significantly impact business results across our categories. You'll have the opportunity to work on historical brands that have transformed lives, unlocking valuable insights that fuel brand innovation and enhance household penetration.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify key learning opportunities that align with specific business initiatives, including new product development, market execution, and shopper and category insights.
  • Research & Knowledge Gathering: Develop and execute comprehensive learning plans using agency resources or self-directed research tailored to meet specific research objectives.
  • Influencing Stakeholders: Present actionable insights effectively through compelling presentations, reports, and other mediums to ensure knowledge absorption and drive tangible business impact.
  • Stay Ahead of Trends: Keep abreast of industry trends and best practices in data analysis and insights generation to continuously enhance our strategies.


Core Competencies:
  • Consumer Curiosity: A genuine desire to understand people, behaviors, motivations and unmet needs.
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Ability to move beyond data collection and interpret what findings actually mean.
  • Objective Analysis: Comfort working with data, leveraging creative but valid methods to obtain it, and assessing evidence objectively,
  • Storytelling & Communication: Ability to turn complex findings into simple, compelling narratives that drive business impact.


WHO YOU ARE:

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

  • Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Business, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field.
  • Research Proficiency: Strong understanding of market research fundamentals. Experience crafting surveys, screeners, discussion guides and analytic plans, and/or moderating consumer research highly preferred.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience: 3-5 years relevant professional experience in consumer insights, analytics, brand management, or strategy focused role


This posting will be available for application until at least June 19, 2026.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $ 115520- 173280. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Other benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. If selected for this role, the offer may vary based on market data/ranges, an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.
YOUR APPLICATION
Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.
To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

Location:United States : New Jersey : Whippany Division:Consumer Health Reference Code:872721 Contact Us Email:[email protected]

About Bayer

Bayer is a multinational pharmaceutical and life sciences company that develops and produces a wide range of products, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and agricultural chemicals. The company was founded in 1863 and is headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany. Bayer operates in three main business segments: Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Health, and Crop Science. The company is known for products such as Aspirin, Aleve, and Claritin, among others.
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