Title: Category Strategic Insight Manager (Temporary)
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Department: Marketing RoMoBu
Direct Manager: Strategic Insights Group Manager RoMoBu
Employment: Temporary (2 years), Mid-level
Location: Bucharest, Romania
Category Strategic Insight Manager RoMoBu (2 years)
What this position is about:
The position is responsible for providing strategic insights on all Tobacco categories (i.e. RMC, Fine Cut, HTP) based on retail audit data, as well as data analysis to support portfolio, brand, trade, and distribution strategies. He/she will manage retail audit projects and relationship with research agencies and will ensure in-time and quality delivery of all data sets/information for Romania, Moldova, and Bulgaria. Please note that this position does not have direct reports.
What will you do - Responsibilities:
- Manage and ensure the accuracy of Retail Audit projects across Romania, Bulgaria, and Moldova.
- Analyze market and identify trends to generate actionable insights and support business information needs.
- Maintain strong relationships with research suppliers for timely, high-quality data delivery.
- Coordinate reporting with Global Business Center and manage retail audit data for all three markets.
- Support and enhance retail audit data reporting through internal tools and Nielsen Discover platform. Lead ad-hoc retail-related projects from briefing to reporting in each of all three markets.
Who are we looking for - Requirements:
- University degree (required) in Mathematics, Statistics, or Economics.
- Minimum of 5 years of research experience within a research agency (preferably retail audit) or a similar role within a marketing research department in a FMCG company (experience with retail audit agencies).
- Strong background in data analysis (retail audit experience is a plus).
- Experience managing retail audit projects: briefing, fieldwork, data analysis, and reporting (consumer research projects is a plus)
- Strong ability to manage relationships with market research agencies, ensuring project objectives are met on time and within budget.
- Proficiency in at least one DB-specific software (e.g., SPSS); familiarity with Power BI is a plus.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with large datasets and extract actionable insight
Other skills:
- Results-oriented with a broad-minded personality, demonstrating responsibility and a growth-oriented mindset.
- Proactive and "can do" attitude, with a commitment to delivering high-quality service even under time pressure.
- Team player
What are the next steps - Recruitment process:
- Pre-interview with Talent Advisor JTI GBS
- SHL test and study case
- Offline Interview with the manager and Local P&C
- Assessment Center
All applications will be reviewed. Be aware that you will receive a call from Poland as our Global Business Services is based in Warsaw.
Thank you very much for your interest in the role. You are welcome to apply!
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Next Steps:
After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with TA > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.
At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with special needs. If you require any accommodations, please let the Talent Advisor know during the selection process.
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