Manager, Research & Insights

About the Organization FMI represents food retailers and wholesalers and develops and promotes policies, programs and forums supporting its members, their customers and supplier partners, and other industry stakeholders in the areas of:

• government relations;

• food and product safety and defense;

• education;

• industry collaboration and networking;

• research;

• health and wellness;

• social, environmental and sustainability programs; and

• communications.
By pursuing these activities, FMI provides leadership and advocacy for the food and consumer product industry worldwide as the industry innovates to meet the changing needs of its customers.

Description

Primary Purpose:

To support and manage FMI research & insights initiatives on key industry issues and topics that are strategic and operational in nature. Analyze and disseminate data as well as industry insights to FMI members, associate members, industry stakeholders and the general public by assisting with the management of FMI’s research & insights strategy through various projects, programs, and studies.

Work with the Vice President, Research & Insights, along with the Marketing, Communications, Industry Relations, Government Relations and Membership teams to ensure FMI is providing cutting-edge, forward-thinking, relevant and actionable research and insights to meet the needs of the membership, the association, and the industry.

Essential Job Functions:

• Support and manage research projects including working with internal stakeholders and outside vendors.
• Manage the development and review of survey instruments.
• Manage and review data collection including programming and sample management of surveys.
• Conduct data cleaning, tabulation, analysis and reporting.
• Conduct data analysis of survey data and secondary data (e.g., Circana, NIQ, etc.).
• Prepare, proof, and edit reports, presentations and webinars for distribution and publication.
• Support co-branded FMI research projects including signature research: “Trends” and “Speaks”, the “Power Of” series and other research projects.
• Compile, manage and track budget information.
• Assist with FMI Research & Insights Committee (RIC), enlisting and promoting their participation in activities as needed.
• Develop research updates to communicate key research available to FMI staff and members.
• Support departmental and organizational communication outreach efforts (e.g. infographics, webinar descriptions and set-up, creating and sending e-blasts and e-newsletters, member mailings, etc.).
• Respond appropriately to internal and external (e.g., members, media, etc.) information requests and ensure inquiries are responded to in a timely manner.
• Research and provide background information on specific topics.
• Manage FMI research, programs and campaigns.
• Catalog research reports, compiling them into a database.
• Provide other project and office management support.

Other Job Functions:

• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned or directed.

Position Requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Normal office environment requiring use of typical business equipment (e.g. computer, telephone, copier)
• Ability to travel to conventions and conferences.
• Ability to travel locally to member locations.
• The person in this position will be eligible to work a hybrid work schedule Monday through Thursday, requiring a minimum of two days in the office per week during that four-day period. Every Friday will be a remote workday (unless business needs require the person to be in the office). This person will also be required to be in the office for a minimum of three days per quarter for all-staff “In-Service” days.

Education, Skills and Experience:

• College degree in business, economics, psychology or sociology (preferred).
• Minimum of three to five years of experience in a similar role. Previous work in a Research department is a plus.
• Knowledge of statistical methods, statistical applications, and data tabulation.
• Strong analytical and interpretation skills.
• Strong computer knowledge including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Survey Monkey, Qualtrics and SPSS (or other data processing software).
• Experience utilizing database software to maintain information and records to maximize…