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Ingredion Incorporated · 18 hours ago

Insights Manager, Global Marketing Trends and Growth

Westchester, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$124K/yr - $165K/yr

7+ years exp

Ingredion Incorporated is a global powerhouse that transforms lives through natural ingredients across various industries. The Insights Manager will lead the identification and analysis of emerging trends and consumer behaviors to inform strategic planning and drive growth opportunities within the organization.

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Responsibilities

Monitor global macro and micro trends across industries, cultures, and technologies

Analyze evolving consumer behaviors and market dynamics to identify emerging opportunities and risks

Develop foresight frameworks, trend reports, and scenario planning models to support strategic decision-making

Engages across the organization and with selected agencies to build holistic view of market drivers

Design and implement enterprise-wide foresight framework to anticipate disruptive shifts

Collaborate with IT or data science functions to deliver predictive insights at scale

Collect and synthesize signals from consumers, customers, retailers, competitors, and internal partners to deliver a comprehensive assessment of existing strategic direction and propose directions on emerging opportunities

Translate these signals into actionable insights with clear implications for sales, marketing, and innovation strategies

Provide regular updates and foresight dashboards to senior leadership and commercial teams

Identify and recommend growth opportunities to advance R&D and commercial efforts within strategic priorities

Inform short-term sales prospecting by identifying high-potential markets, customers, and brands

Engages the wider insight, category marketing and commercial organization to pressure test and fine tune insights for relevance

Support long-term strategic planning, including product development, brand positioning, and global growth strategies

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed foresight into business planning and innovation roadmaps

Present insights and foresight findings to senior leadership and global teams to align on foresight-driven priorities

Lead workshops and ideation sessions cross-functional task force, including R&D, Commercial, Marketing, strategy and Digital team, to transform decision-making by foresights

Partner with external trend agencies, research firms, and academic institutions to enhance foresight capabilities

Mentor and develop a team of regional trend and growth specialists

Qualification

Trend forecastingConsumer insightsForesight methodologiesData visualizationStrategic frameworksAnalytical skillsCuriosityStakeholder managementCommunication skillsFacilitation skillsProject managementRelationship building

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Business, Economics, Sociology, Futures Studies, or related field

7+ years of experience in strategic marketing, consumer insights, trend forecasting, or market intelligence

Strong analytical and storytelling capabilities with proven ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights

Strong knowledge of foresight methodologies (e.g., PESTLE, STEEP, scenario planning, Delphi method)

Experience with strategic frameworks (SWOT, Porter's Five Forces, Business Model Canvas)

Familiarity with trend platforms (e.g., WGSN, TrendWatching, Mintel)

Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)

Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with experience presenting to senior stakeholders

Highly curious, future-focused, and comfortable working in ambiguous environments

Strong commercial acumen and an in-depth understanding of Marketing's role in driving commercial strategy and sustainable growth

Preferred

Experience within the ingredients industry in commercial (Sales, Marketing or Technical) roles, a plus

Benefits

Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success

Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being

Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement

Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally

Employee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel

Medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match

Company

Ingredion Incorporated

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Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR) headquartered in the suburbs of Chicago, is a leading global ingredient solutions provider serving customers in more than 120 countries.

Founded in 1906

Westchester, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees