Consumer, Shopper & Market Insights Lead - Femcare

What you will do

• Develop deep consumer, shopper, market, and category insights, acting as the organization’s expert on consumer and shopper behavior
• Identify unmet consumer needs, whitespace opportunities, and growth areas to strengthen the innovation pipeline
• Generate actionable insights, ideas, and concepts from consumer, shopper, and market analyses to support strategic and innovation initiatives
• Monitor, interpret, and share consumer, shopper, and market trends to enable data-driven decision-making
• Select and execute appropriate research methodologies, ensuring high-quality insights and business relevance
• Manage syndicated and market data sources (e.g., Nielsen, Kantar), conducting analyses on market share, penetration, pricing, distribution, and business risks/opportunities
• Support pricing and promotion strategies through robust data analysis, while influencing business decisions through compelling storytelling and actionable recommendations
• Build a robust approach to category growth forecasting from the ground up, creating credible projections that guide long-term business decisions.
• Lead, coach, and develop the team by providing clear direction, feedback, and capability-building support

Who you are

• 10+ years of experience in Consumer & Customer Insights, including hands-on expertise with syndicated data sources such as Nielsen, Kantar, or comparable databases
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate complex consumer, shopper, customer, market, and category data into actionable business recommendations
• Proven experience developing research strategies, annual insight plans, and long-term market understanding frameworks aligned with business and innovation objectives
• Deep knowledge of research methodologies, competitive analysis, pricing, sales dynamics, and go-to-market effectiveness evaluation
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, confidently representing the voice of the consumer and driving insight-led decision-making across functions and senior leadership levels
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing external partners and budgets, balancing multiple priorities, developing talent, and building strong collaboration across local, regional, and global teams

What we can offer you

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us

More about the position

This position is based in Munich, Germany, or alternatively in Saint Ouen, France, Didsbury, UK or Zeist, Netherlands or any other relevant global office.

You will be reporting to Vania Rodriguez, Consumer, Shopper & Market Senior Insights Manager Feminine Care.

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Essity265130

Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Our expertise began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day.

Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. We innovate for good to break barriers and contribute to shaping a healthier future. At Essity, we have a people-first approach where every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential through a winning culture driven by a powerful purpose. Our performance-orientated environment motivates employees to think differently and embrace challenges so we can continue improving lives, every day through better hygiene and health. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, enables customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life.

Our leading global brands include TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa are sold in 150 countries. I In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. We are headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity!

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Veröffentlicht am 01. Nov. 2026

Veröffentlicht am 01. Nov. 2026