Director Of Innovation Insights

Dreaming big is in our DNA. Brewing the world’s most loved beers and creating meaningful experiences is what inspires us. We are owners, empowered to lead real change, deliver on tough challenges, and take accountability for the results. We are looking for talent that shares these values, that is ambitious, bold & resilient. We want talent that is looking for fast career growth, cross-functional experiences, global exposure and robust training & development.
SALARY: $144,000-$171,000, 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:
The Director of Innovation Insights is a top talent role within the Commercial Insights & Category team. Our team is at the heart of the commercial transformation strategy that drives Anheuser-Busch’s growth agenda. The individual who will excel in this role will balance a solid foundation of brand and innovation insights expertise with the ability to create impactful strategic narratives that drive action.
As a Director of Innovation Insights, you will have the exciting opportunity to help invent the Anheuser-Busch Portfolio of the Future. Anheuser-Busch has been on a journey to adapt to an agile innovation approach, which includes the best in class pilot machine that provides real world consumer feedback. This role will partner closely with innovation counterparts to drive the insight's agenda that balances risk and difficulty for new product pilots and launches. In addition, this role will be a core leader for our i-semester, fueling the long-term pipeline development.
Your ability to ask the right questions, develop learning plans, & story-tell effectively will drive the future of the Anheuser-Busch business.
JOB RESPONSIBILITES:

• Identify white spaces and emerging opportunities for brand growth, including consumer attitude & behavior changes, consumption occasion shifts, and emerging macro trends
• Effective communicator with ability of building trust and engagement and acting as an influencer at all levels
• Effective & efficient application of Insights processes, tools, and methodologies
• Translate business objectives into relevant consumer questions
• Champion consumer at the heart of the Innovation agenda, developing both packaging and liquid innovations through iterative learning
• Influence decision making by using consumer knowledge to enhance the impact of innovation strategy
• Deeply understand competitors (within beer and total alcohol), and anticipate their strategic moves
• Critical thinking capability that develops insights and implications

PROFILE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Quick Learner – able to quickly understand industry dynamics, company priorities, and internal performance systems
• Team Player in a Dynamic and Fast Paced Environment – able to drive impact and influence across key marketing partner groups. Ability to work in an environment of tight deadlines and multiple projects.
• Analytical & Strategic – able to synthesize data across different sources into easily digestible influential takeaways to tell a story & advise and guide brand strategy

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Prefer consumer insights experience from a fast-paced, highly innovative consumer business, supporting innovation, brand development and strategy
• Minimum 4 years’ experience, with at least 2 of confirmed experience in Market Research Industry (client or supplier side)

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:

• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
• Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
• Free Beer!
• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners