Temporary Consumer Insights Manager

Location: Preston

WHO WE ARE We're Talking Rain Beverage Company, we create better-for-you beverages featuring great flavors and colors from natural sources. We live life in full flavor and believe the world should too. We create connections with every sip of our iconic Sparkling Ice, Sparkling Ice Caffeine, Sparkling Ice Energy, Popwell and MIXT. When it comes to success, we know we're only as strong as our team.

That's why we're an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and practice inclusivity, hiring great people who enhance our company. Our Rain Makers are our most important asset. That's why we invest in them with benefits and development opportunities that reflect just how much we value them. This is a Full-time Temporary 6 Month Assignment WHAT YOU'LL DO Every day, our Marketing team seeks new ways to create meaningful connections with consumers.

We are entering a period of accelerated innovation and brand evolution, and this role is critical in helping us quickly generate the insights needed to guide key decisions. This is an opportunity to step in, own meaningful work immediately, and see the direct impact of your insights on the business.

Reports to:

Director, Consumer Insights Direct Reports: N/A

Location:

Hybrid at our Preston, WA office 3+ days a week
* While we strive to offer flexibility, this role also requires it. There may be times when you're expected to come onsite outside your typical in-office days to support special projects, team events, or other business needs. Base Salary: $112,000 - $142,000

Note:

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market. Research Leadership & Execution
* Lead custom consumer research from scoping through delivery, ensuring clear objectives, strong design, and actionable outcomes.
* Define research approaches and methodologies aligned to business needs; partner closely with stakeholders to deliver timely, high-impact insights.
* Manage project scope, including stakeholders, objectives, budgets, and timelines.
* Oversee end-to-end project management, ensuring quality, efficiency, and alignment to business goals. Analytics & Insights Generation
* Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to uncover insights and translate findings into clear business recommendations.
* Prepare, clean, weight, and structure data for analysis across multiple sources.
* Conduct statistical analysis using tools such as SPSS, R, or similar; apply appropriate testing for significance and rigor.
* Integrate and analyze data from surveys, loyalty platforms, syndicated sources (e.g., Circana), and other consumer touchpoints.
* Deliver clear, compelling summaries and presentations tailored to audiences, including executive leadership. Tools, Innovation & AI
* Utilize and continuously improve proficiency with survey platforms and analytics tools.
* Explore and implement AI-driven research and analytics solutions to improve efficiency, scalability, and depth of consumer insights.
* Stay current on emerging research trends, including AI. Identify and adopt new tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance research capabilities. Data Mining & Trend Insights
* Leverage syndicated data, subscriptions, and internal datasets to uncover actionable insights.
* Monitor and share key consumer, shopper, and industry trends to inform business strategy and innovation.
* Synthesize diverse data sources into cohesive narratives that guide decision-making. Storytelling & Deliverables
* Develop clear, compelling, and visually engaging deliverables that drive action across brands and categories.
* Tailor outputs to audience needs, including concise executive summaries and detailed reports.
* Present findings to stakeholders and leadership; capture and incorporate feedback to continuously improve. Planning, Operations & Governance
* Build and manage learning plans and research roadmaps aligned to business priorities.
* Maintain and curate a centralized research library for cross-functional access.
* Manage vendor relationships to ensure high performance and accountability.
* Partner on annual research budget planning and ensure ongoing alignment to priorities and spend. We create connections with every sip. And we've found a lot of value in in-person connections! As a young, fast-growing company, we're still creating and refining the systems that will fuel our future growth. Onsite presence is beyond collaboration, and here is why onsite presence matters:
* Speeds decision-making - Having the right people in the same room means questions get answered and roadblocks get cleared quickly, which is critical when translating insights into action across Marketing, Innovation, and Commercial teams.
* Strengthens cross-functional execution - Many initiatives span multiple teams. Onsite presence ensures the right voices are aligned in real time, enabling insights to be quickly translated into coordinated action.
* Enables richer,…