Team Manager immediate start
hace 13 horas
Maidenhead
Salary: £62,500 - £76,000, annual bonus, car allowance, benefits Shape the Future of Snacks & Treats – Join Us as a Lead Sensory Innovation Scientist We’re seeking a Strategic CTI Leader to join our Consumer Technical Insights team and help transform consumer insights into unforgettable product experiences. In this role, you’ll sit at the intersection of R&D, Marketing, and Innovation , ensuring that every product—whether gum, fruity treats, chocolates, or iconic brands like Bounty, Milky Way, Maltesers , and our regional specialties—delivers consistent high-quality experience to consumers across EMEA . The Strategic CTI Leader is a trusted partner to cross functional partners, ensuring products are created and manufactured consistently, while embracing new ideas and market-driven innovations. With deep expertise in Sensory science, Consumer Insights and the FMCG/snacks industry , you will guide the translation of data into insights that lead to meaningful, consumer-centric solutions that shape the future of our categories. Translate sensory and consumer insights into product, packaging, and brand innovation. Partner closely with R&D, Product Developers, Marketing both Global and Regional teams to deliver to immediate project needs while also influencing strategy and shaping the future of snacks & treats. Design, lead, and analyze sensory and consumer research to deliver actionable insights, decisional and diagnostic. Partner with product developers to ensure consistent delivery of high quality experience while enabling innovation, cost optimization, regulatory challenges etc. Guide claims development and validation to support story telling and product superiority. Anticipate consumer trends, cultural shifts, and market needs across EU to inspire future innovation. Mentor and coach colleagues, building sensory and consumer centric mindset and capabilities across the business. Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Psychology, Statistics, or related field (Master’s preferred), or equivalent experience. Proven background in the FMCG (ideally food/snacks) industry with strong sensory science and consumer research experience. Solid scientific expertise, advanced data analysis, and ability to translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations. Creative problem-solver, adaptable, nimble, someone who thrives in ambiguity and is not afraid of bringing a clear POV (even if it is not great news). Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus. Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long term health conditions or are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process.