Sr. Manager Customer & Commercial Insights
OSI Group · Aurora, IL · 1 wk ago
On-siteMarketing$147k/yrFull-time
Job Summary
The Senior Customer & Commercial Insights Manager at OSI Group serves as a key strategic advisor for the Sales team, translating market, customer, and consumer data into actionable insights and compelling customer-facing stories. This role bridges data and customer engagement to drive commercial strategy, support consumer-led innovation, and improve promotional and trade investment effectiveness.
Qualifications
- 5-10 years of experience in related fields such as CPG insights, category management, commercial strategy, or similar roles
- Specific experience working with syndicated data platforms like Circana, Nielsen, Numerator, or similar sources
- Demonstrated ability to interpret data and translate insights into commercial recommendations
- Experience developing customer-facing presentations and selling materials
- Experience evaluating promotions and trade spend effectiveness
- Retail and/or foodservice commercial experience preferred
- Experience in refrigerated, frozen foods, or protein categories preferred
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking capability
- Commercial storytelling and presentation development skills
- Able to translate data into actionable recommendations
- Cross-functional collaboration capability
- Strong communication and influence skills
- Organized and execution-oriented mindset with ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products
Experience
- Quantitative and Qualitative Data Reporting and Analysis (30%)
- Advise on retail and foodservice commercial strategy with market and performance insights
- Partner with Sales, Culinary and R&D to translate insights into commercially viable product opportunities
- Identify growth opportunities across customers, channels, and product segments
- Identify whitespace opportunities and emerging trends influencing product development
- Make data-backed recommendations to support channel and customer go-to market strategies
- Support Customer Development and Innovation (25%)
- Develop customer selling stories supporting category reviews, line reviews, and innovation showcases
- Design and develop materials and insights supporting commercial activation activities
- Design and develop customer innovation presentations and materials that support commercialization plans
- Leverage data-backed actionable insights into customer-ready presentations
- Support new business and distribution expansion initiatives
- Industry Presence (15%)
- Help lead the planning and execution of trade shows and customer events
- Manage participation in industry memberships and data platforms
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary Range: $147,496 - $221,244
- Eligible for annual discretionary bonus plan based on company and individual performance
- Comprehensive paid time off (sick, vacation, holidays)
- 401(k) with matching company contributions
- Full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other voluntary coverages
- Opportunities for professional development