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Consumer Insights Manager
C&C Group plc is a premium drinks company which owns, manufactures, markets and distributes a unique portfolio of beer and cider brands in its home markets and across the globe. You probably know us best from brands like Bulmers, Magners and Tennent’s.
About the Role
Do you enjoy seeking out the data that reveals key trends and insights? Do you get a kick from using this knowledge to inspire change and directly impact success? Are you drawn to the social powerhouses that are premium beers? If so, then this maternity cover role might be your ideal next step, and we would love to hear from you.
You will report to the Director of Consumer & Market Insight and sit within the Consumer & Market Insights team in Brand Marketing. In this role, you will lead consumer and market research initiatives that generate actionable insights to shape:
- Brand strategy
- Product development
- Commercial decision-making across the Beer portfolio.
As part of this team, you will:
- Unearth fresh perspectives across our branded and agency portfolio.
Our beloved fabric includes:
- Tennent’s Lager
- A fresh stable of emerging premium brands, such as Menabrea, Heverlee, Drygate, and Innis & Gunn.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with internal stakeholders across:
- Brand Marketing
- Sales
- Category Insight
- Technical & Innovation
- Collaborate with 3rd party suppliers and agency partners.
- Lead qualitative and quantitative research.
- Monitor the effectiveness of marketing activities.
- Manage key insight programs, such as brand health tracking.
- Translate complex findings into clear, actionable recommendations supporting short-term targets and longer-term growth plans.
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About You
As Consumer Insight Manager, your primary responsibilities will include:
- Owning insight inputs into brand planning cycles.
- Managing ongoing and bespoke research projects.
- Supporting innovation through concept and product testing.
- Ensuring relevant consumer and market trends are translated into practical actions for our brands and commercial teams.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience in consumer insight or market research, preferably within FMCG, beverage, or another consumer-focused sector.
- Strong knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
- Familiarity and confidence working with partners such as Kantar and Nielsen.
- Analytical rigor combined with commercial curiosity.
- Comfort managing multiple projects and agency relationships.
- Clear and influential communication skills, ensuring the consumer's voice is central to brand, marketing, and commercial decisions.
About Us
Operating through the Matthew Clark, Bibendum, Tennent’s, and Bulmers Ireland brands, the Group has a market-leading range, scale, and reach, with an intimate understanding of the markets it serves.
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Our Portfolio:
From vessel to glass:
- Owned/Exclusive Brands:
- Bulmers – the leading Irish cider brand.
- Tennent’s – the leading Scottish beer brand.
- Magners – the premium international cider brand.
- Premium and craft lineup, including Heverlee, Menabrea, Five Lamps, Orchard Pig and beyond.
Our Vision:
We champion sustainability and embed it into every operation, while delivering joy to our customers. Our ESG vision ensures we contribute to a better world, focusing on informing decisions and creating positive impacts for people and planet.
Our Culture:
- Respect, Support & Develop our teams to excel, fostering a culture of winning together.
- Recognize that talent comes with a variety of experiences beyond technical skills. If our vision aligns closely with your background, we encourage applications, regardless of exit learners.
- Diversity, both in experience and skill, combined with passion, underscores our mission delivery success. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and offer interview accommodations upon request.
Note: Does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies. For support, email the Talent Acquisition Team at careers@candcgroup.com.
Apply through the fast-track portal: https://careers.candcgroupplc.com/vacancies/.
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