CareerPlan

Research Manager

Crawley, England, gbFull-time2026-11-05 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead FMCG client accounts and deliver end-to-end sensory and consumer research projects, from proposal to data interpretation and reporting.

Role type

Senior Research Manager (FMCG)

Builds

Tailor-made sensory and consumer research solutions for FMCG brands

Domain

FMCG, Sensory Science, Consumer Research

Required skills

FMCG product testing methodologies (HUTs, CLTs, IDIs), quantitative consumer research, project management, client negotiation, team supervision

Preferred skills

Qualitative research understanding, MS Office proficiency, innovative solution development

Technologies

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

Build partnership relationships with 2-3 FMCG accounts, negotiate contracts and specifications, oversee project delivery quality, supervise fieldwork, line manage junior researchers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team management