Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?
SALARY: $160,000 – $200,000, bonus and long-term incentive eligible
COMPANY:
Michelob ULTRA. Cutwater Spirits. Budweiser. Kona Brewing Co. Stella Artois. Bud Light. That’s right, over 100 of America’s most loved brands, to be exact. But there’s so much more to us than our top-notch portfolio of beers, seltzers, and more. We are powered by a 19,000-strong team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. We look for people with talent, curiosity, and commitment and provide the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?
ROLE SUMMARY :
We are searching for top talent to join the Commercial Insights & Category (CIC) team. Our team is at the heart of the commercial transformation strategy that drives Anheuser-Busch’s growth agenda.
As Director of Innovation Insights, you will uncover deep consumer insights to craft innovation strategy and pipeline development. Your work ensures the consumer’s voice advises every stage of innovation—from concept and brand world to liquid and packaging.
Collaborating closely with our in-house research hub and agency partners, you will craft and implement research that fuels breakthrough innovation and brand storytelling. Your ability to ask the right questions, craft learning plans, and communicate insights effectively will influence critical decisions and drive business success.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Help design & implement innovation learning plans and research
- Influence decision making by using consumer knowledge to increase the impact of business strategy
- Collaborate effectively, garnering trust with business partners and team members
- Communicate effectively through simplicity and clarity
- Translate business objectives into relevant consumer questions
- Critical thinking capability that develops insights and implications including connecting findings across studies
- Effective & efficient application of Insights processes, tools, and methodologies
- Find opportunities for growth, including consumer demeanor & behavior changes, consumption occasion shifts, and emerging macro trends
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree required
- +5 years experience in consumer insights, innovation strategy, and/or category development, ideally within or adjacent to alcohol
- +3 years CPG client-side or +5 years CPG-client facing experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Empathetic Human Advocate – thrive on wanting to know why people act and feel the way they do, love sharing this understanding with others, and boldly bring the voice of the consumer into the room in a way that has a direct and immediate impact on the business
- Analytical & Strategic – able to synthesize data across different sources into easily digestible influential takeaways to tell a story and inform and guide brand strategy
- Quick Learner – able to quickly understand industry dynamics, company priorities, and internal performance systems
- Team Player in a Dynamic and Fast Moving Environment – able to drive impact and influence across key stakeholders in a fast-pace environment managing multiple projects with quick turnarounds
WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:
Anheuser-Busch has always dreamed big. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. To reimagine what a beer company can be. And what, together with our people and our partners, Anheuser-Busch can do. Our collective impact is significant. Over the last decade alone, we have contributed more than $400 million to charitable organizations that support our communities, provided over 90 million cans of emergency drinking water, and, together with our wholesaler partners, invested more than $1 billion into responsible drinking initiatives. At the heart of these investments is our shared commitment to community – providing opportunity for our people, lifting our neighbors, and making a meaningful difference in the world. This future is our purpose. A future that everyone can celebrate, and everyone can share in. A future with more cheers.
BENEFITS:
- Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
- Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
- 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
- Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
- Free Beer!