Principal Consultant – Ingredients

Euromonitor International

Principal Consultant leading bespoke research for ingredients at Euromonitor in Bangalore. Collaborating with global teams to execute strategic objectives of custom research projects.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeBengaluru • 🇮🇳 IndiaLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in market research, consulting, and analytics, with a strong ability to manage projects end to end while delivering insights and solutions tailored to client needs. Proficient in developing strategic analysis, market sizing models, and professional documents for C-suite audiences.

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Market Research ExpertiseProject ManagementData AnalysisClient CommunicationPresentation Skills

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Hard Skills

Market Sizing ModelsQuantitative AnalysisQualitative AnalysisStrategic AnalysisReport WritingData ManipulationAnalytical FrameworksResearch MethodologiesAI ToolsData Analytics

Soft Skills

Curious MindsetCommercial MindsetRelationship BuildingCommunication SkillsTime Management

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MS OfficePowerPointExcelPowerBI

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Consumer SectorTrade SectorConsultingClient-Facing RoleMarket Research Agency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Euromonitor International is currently hiring a Consultant for Ingredients to join its Bangalore office full-time.
The Consultant will lead or support bespoke research through unique autonomy in project design and client management.
S/he will also work closely with our in-house Industry experts to bring our best in client service and industry knowledge.
Play a key role in partnering with the Catalyst team in Bangalore as well as consulting teams in Chicago.
Successfully execute the strategic objectives of custom research projects for our clients.
Set best practices for delivery and driving the commercialisation of Euromonitor's Ingredients consulting capability.
Lead projects end to end, develop briefs, and establish supporting materials and templates for use across the team.
Drive and deliver insights to solve client problems using effective tools, frameworks and analytical approaches.
Conduct and oversee quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Manage consultants and analysts, including communication, scheduling, and quality oversight.
Ensure quality control of all materials and data analysis across the ingredients consulting portfolio.
Liaise with regional colleagues — particularly the Catalyst team in Bangalore and teams in Chicago — to align on delivery goals, timelines and best practices.
Conduct and guide primary interviews and industry consultations with trade associations and companies.
Perform and supervise secondary research using in-house and external resources.
Utilise mixed methods to answer client questions and establish replicable approaches for the team.
Communicate with clients from project start to completion, acting as a senior point of contact.
Develop professional documents for C-suite audiences.
Present findings confidently to clients and build lasting relationships.
Participate in certain portions of new hiring when deemed necessary by Consulting Manager.
Establish and maintain a playbook of delivery standards and methodologies for ingredient consulting engagements that can be adopted consistently across geographies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At minimum, a post graduate degree in business, economics, finance, or similar with at least 8 years of work experience in a market research agency or client-facing environment/role; proven research, consulting and/or analytics expertise.
Industry experience in consumer or trade sectors, with an ability to build market sizing models (top down / bottom up), strategic analysis, presentations and report writing.
Experience evaluating, manipulating, analysing, and triangulating data sets from different sources to arrive at the most logical and accurate estimates.
A curious and commercial mindset – keen to learn and understand things from a client’s point of view.
Ability to work in a high-paced challenging environment to manage multiple projects and to meet tight deadlines.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Advanced MS Office computer skills, especially PowerPoint and Excel skills, with PowerBI desirable.
Knowledge of other research methodologies, AI tools, or data analytics is a PLUS.
Only candidates eligible to work (citizenship, permanent residence or valid work permit) in India will be considered.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent Benefits: We offer competitive salaries, private health insurance, and generous holiday allowances, amongst much more!
Committed to Making a Difference: Our Corporate Social Responsibility Programme provides two volunteering days annually; donation amounts for new starters and supports local and international charities through various initiatives.
International: We have a multinational workforce and communicate daily across our 16 global offices.
Hardworking and Sociable: Our staff balance hard work with enjoyment, offering flexible hours and regular social events, including after-work meetups, summer and Christmas parties.
Opportunities to Grow: We provide extensive training and development, promoting from within and across departments, and rewarding talent.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Euromonitor International does not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organisation, or other non-merit factors