Consumer Insights Manager

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Company Description
McDonald's is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. As the global leader in the food service industry, our legacy of innovation and hard work continues to drive us.From drive thru updates to delivery to mobile order and pay, we are innovating quickly and growing. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.
At McDonald's, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.
While most of us are working remote during COVID-19, we're excited to get back to our state-of-the-art headquarters in the booming West Loop of downtown Chicago! It's set up to be a global hub that cultivates collaboration:
- Take a class at Hamburger University
- Sample future items in our Test Kitchen
- Utilize the latest technology to connect with your team around the globe
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our crew members, staff, operators, and suppliers. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. We are interested in people who enhance our company culture: Does this role interest you? We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement!
Job Description
About the Department: US Consumer Insights is currently undergoing a ground-breaking journey to change how McDonald's uses evidencebased data to drive business decisions and create marketing plans. We provide the consumer insights that drive annual and longer-term strategic plans in partnership with other functions such as Marketing, Menu Innovation, Supply Chain, Digital, Development, Operations, and Business Insights to help drive key US central initiatives. About the Opportunity: As a member of the Foundational Insights Team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the success and growth of McDonald's. Beyond providing invaluable consumer insights to drive the business, you will also be able to recommend actions to be taken and influence decisions across the business. A successful person in this position will not only be the voice of the consumer but will also have a seat at the table and see the world from a marketing and business perspective. Key Responsibilities:
- Identify consumer-driven opportunities to drive McDonald's growth
- Disseminate learning to ensure internal alignment and understanding of consumer needs
- Develop, manage and execute consumer insights plan to understand trends, consumer attitudes and behaviors, key functional and emotional requirements, consumption occasions, and translate those findings into insights to be used as foundations to drive future growth
- Identify and manage outside vendors and third parties to maximize learning and value from projects. This entails actively engaging and maximizing partner intellectual horsepower, providing feedback for continual improved performance, and negotiating of contracts. Required Competencies:
- Shown experience within the design, execution and analysis of an extremely wide range of both qualitative and quantitative research methods, including, but not limited to: New Product Development, Consumer Segmentation, Consumer Journey Mapping, Brand Target Identification and Positioning, Brand Health Tracking, and Advertising Assessment
- Strong understanding of behavioral science standard methodologies
- Self-starter with high level of intellectual curiosity
- Analytical and enthusiastic problem-solving demeanor
- Excellent organizational skills, with the willing ability to balance exciting priorities
- Ability to operate independently and effectively in a team-based environment
- Effective presenter and doer
Qualifications
- MBA (preferred), Marketing Research or related field (e.g. Psychology, Anthropology, Behavioral/Cognitive Science, Statistics) or Strategy.
- Experience in complex, matrix organizations; knows how to get things done both through formal channels and the informal network.
- Franchisee level relationship building, and multi-cultural research experience preferred
- Experience in sophisticated, matrix organizations; knows how to get things done both through formal channels and the informal network.
- Ability to effectively deal with levels of ambiguity-can effectively cope with change, can shift gears comfortably, can decide and act without having the total picture, comfortably handles risk and uncertainty.
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Effective formal presentation and facilitation skills in a variety of settings.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, using resources effectively and efficiently.
- Excellent follow through, attention to detail, and time leadership skills.
- Strong communication skills; the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of individuals at all levels of the organization.
Additional Information
McDonald's is committed to providing qualified individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs. Additionally, if you (or another applicant of whom you are aware) require assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise seek assistance in the application process, please contact recruiting.supportteam@us.mcd.com
McDonald's provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.
Requsition ID: REF1061D
McDonald's Corporation and McDonald's USA, LLC (the "Company") are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
McDonald's and its franchisees are taking proactive steps in response to the COVID-19 outbreak to ensure the safety in our restaurants across all communities. Our values of quality, service, and cleanliness continue to guide us. We're following direction from the CDC, state, and local governments and adhering to our deep cleaning procedures in every restaurant, every day. We also fully support employees who stay home from work if they are feeling sick. Read more about the ways we are prioritizing health at https://news.mcdonalds.com/news-releases/news-release-details/prioritizing-health-safety-and-community-mcdonalds-shares.
McDonald's and its franchisees are always looking for top candidates and encourage you to apply online. If you have any questions, please first call the restaurant as this will help the restaurant comply with any social distancing guidelines or other compliance obligations. For corporate roles, please proceed to the online application, or if you already applied, contact supportteam@us.mcd.com. There may be a short delay in response time while we continue to monitor the impacts of COVID-19. We sincerely thank you for your continued trust in the Golden Arches.
McDonald's and its franchisees are taking proactive steps in response to the COVID-19 outbreak to ensure the safety in our restaurants across all communities. Our values of quality, service, and cleanliness continue to guide us. We're following direction from the CDC, state, and local governments and adhering to our deep cleaning procedures in every restaurant, every day. We also fully support employees who stay home from work if they are feeling sick. Read more about the ways we are prioritizing health at https://news.mcdonalds.com/news-releases/news-release-details/prioritizing-health-safety-and-community-mcdonalds-shares.
McDonald's and its franchisees are always looking for top candidates and encourage you to apply online. If you have any questions, please first call the restaurant as this will help the restaurant comply with any social distancing guidelines or other compliance obligations. For corporate roles, please proceed to the online application, or if you already applied, contact supportteam@us.mcd.com. There may be a short delay in response time while we continue to monitor the impacts of COVID-19. We sincerely thank you for your continued trust in the Golden Arches.