Job Description

Overview:We are PepsiCoPepsiCo is proud to be one of the worlds leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio including Lays, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi and Quaker consists of many iconic brands that generate more than US $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales, helping to deliver more than US $70 billion in net revenue in 2020.Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive. Through PepsiCo Positive, we are charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. PepsiCo Positive is an end-to-end strategic business transformation with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change.In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay's, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages. Responsibilities:Beverages Insights ManagerThe successful candidate will also be responsible for the following:

• Executes consumer opportunities for current business & innovations- Leads deep consumer understanding, identifies and evaluates consumer driven opportunities for Category and brand portfolio development in order to define winning strategies and ensures Consumer Insights programs execution. Assesses Brand Architecture relevance and develops specific recommendations on adjustment/ optimization.
• Executes consumer Research & Analysis- Identifies consumer research needs to meet business objectives. Provides consolidated ad-hoc analysis.
• Inputs into Brands performance evaluation/ post evaluation of marketing activities- Leads performance reviews, provides valuable conclusions and recommendations of brand activities to make constant and relevant input to the brand strategy/ marketing plans.
• Executes Insights Capability Building Agenda
• People - Manage, coach and develop a team of direct and indirect reports to deliver strong business results. Inspires and motivates subordinate to achieve business vision.
• Build & manage strong partnerships with best in class research agencies
• Continuously plans to enhance quality, integrity & consistency with agency partners.
• Lift and shift best practice from other Markets/Sector/Region

Qualifications:What will qualify you for the role:

• 10+ years experience
• 3 year tertiary qualification
• Demonstrated experience in research within FMCG or Agency
• Qualitative and quantitative research experience

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"

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