Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and present data and insights related to market trends, industry developments, consumer preferences, and competitive landscapes that provide actionable insights to help guide decision-making processes, opportunity for dairy demand generation, and strategic planning.
• Provide support to internal groups (milk marketing, commercial divisions, communications, member service groups) through data insights, publication writing, and presentation development.
• Work on moderately complex assignments, lead small to mid-sized projects, and/or components of larger, more complex insights or research projects.
• Compile market intelligence from across the industry (domestic/global markets), DFA, customers, and suppliers. This includes using various sources, including primary research, secondary research, competitor data, and industry reports
• Analyze customer, consumer, market, industry, and member data and insights to identify trends, opportunities, and threats in the market; assess the impact of these trends on the organization and provide recommendations
• Monitor and communicate real-time market activity to team members or management
• Develop relationships with internal staff and provide insight services as needed
• Provide research and insight support on strategic projects connected to broader division or company initiatives
• Build and maintain models, and create reports that summarize key findings and insights
• Develop presentations for consistent message and present approved material to various audiences, including staff, members, customers, and industry-related individuals

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in marketing, economics, business administration, or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of education and practical work experience)
• 2 to 5 years of market research, marketing, analytical, industry, or related experience
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment
• Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
• Analytical skills with ability to think through fundamental scenarios and networks
• Able to analyze, derive insights, and make recommendations from large amounts of data
• Able to research, gather data, compile information, and create reports
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, and translate technical topics into easy to understand concepts
• Able to effectively interact, collaborate, and coordinate with stakeholders
• Able to multi-task, meet deadlines, and organize own work activities