
Insights Manager, Global Marketing Trends
Ingredion Incorporated
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Westchester • Illinois • New Jersey • United States
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Salary
💰 $123,500 - $164,700 per year
About the role
- Monitor global macro and micro trends across industries, cultures, and technologies.
- Analyze evolving consumer behaviors and market dynamics to identify emerging opportunities and risks.
- Develop foresight frameworks, trend reports, and scenario planning models to support strategic decision-making.
- Engages across the organization and with selected agencies to build holistic view of market drivers.
- Design and implement enterprise-wide foresight framework to anticipate disruptive shifts.
- Collaborate with IT or data science functions to deliver predictive insights at scale.
- Collect and synthesize signals from consumers, customers, retailers, competitors, and internal partners to deliver a comprehensive assessment of existing strategic direction and propose directions on emerging opportunities.
- Translate these signals into actionable insights with clear implications for sales, marketing, and innovation strategies.
- Provide regular updates and foresight dashboards to senior leadership and commercial teams.
- Identify and recommend growth opportunities to advance R&D and commercial efforts within strategic priorities.
- Inform short-term sales prospecting by identifying high-potential markets, customers, and brands.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed foresight into business planning and innovation roadmaps.
- Present insights and foresight findings to senior leadership and global teams to align on foresight-driven priorities.
- Lead workshops and ideation sessions cross-functional task force, including R&D, Commercial, Marketing, strategy and Digital team, to transform decision-making by foresights.
- Partner with external trend agencies, research firms, and academic institutions to enhance foresight capabilities.
- Mentor and develop a team of regional trend and growth specialists.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Business, Economics, Sociology, Futures Studies, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in strategic marketing, consumer insights, trend forecasting, or market intelligence.
- Strong analytical and storytelling capabilities with proven ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights.
- Strong knowledge of foresight methodologies (e.g., PESTLE, STEEP, scenario planning, Delphi method).
- Experience with strategic frameworks (SWOT, Porter’s Five Forces, Business Model Canvas).
- Familiarity with trend platforms (e.g., WGSN, TrendWatching, Mintel).
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with experience presenting to senior stakeholders.
- Highly curious, future-focused, and comfortable working in ambiguous environments.
- Experience within the ingredients industry in commercial (Sales, Marketing or Technical) roles, a plus.
- Strong commercial acumen and an in-depth understanding of Marketing’s role in driving commercial strategy and sustainable growth.
Benefits
- Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
- Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
- Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
- Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
- Employee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
strategic marketingconsumer insightstrend forecastingmarket intelligenceforesight methodologiesPESTLESTEEPscenario planningDelphi methodstrategic frameworks
Soft Skills
analytical capabilitiesstorytellingcommunication skillsfacilitation skillscuriosityfuture-focused mindsetcomfort in ambiguitymentoringcollaborationleadership