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GALLO · 1 week ago

Senior Sensory Insight & Innovation Manager

Modesto, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$147K/yr - $221K/yr

8+ years exp

GALLO is a family-owned company with a rich legacy in the alcohol beverage industry, recognized as one of the best places to work. The Senior Sensory Insight & Innovation Manager will lead sensory consumer research and product innovation, collaborating with various teams to drive product strategy and commercial decisions through data-driven insights.

Wine & Spirits

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Jennie Johnson

Responsibilities

Design and execute complex sensory and consumer research across domestic and global markets

Translate complex data into clear recommendations

Tell compelling stories that drive product strategy and commercial decisions

Partner closely with Wine and Beverage Making, New Product Development, Knowledge Activation and Commercial Innovation Insights, Wine and Spirits Research, and Business units

Lead cross-functional programs—choosing experimental designs and sensory research methodologies

Manage agency partners local and abroad

Collaborate with statisticians and data scientists to build scalable models and predictive tools

Evaluate emerging AI and automation for sensory research

Safeguard data integrity

Set benchmarks, standard processes, and best practices that raise functional standards

Develop and grow talent

Lead executive conversations

Serve as the voice of the consumer to influence innovation, marketing, and portfolio strategy

Qualification

Sensory researchConsumer insightStatistical analysis softwareData storytellingFinancial acumenProject managementMS ExcelMS WordMS PowerPointCollaboration

Required

Master of Science degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Sensory Science, Nutrition Science, Behavioral Science, Statistics, or Applied Mathematics plus 8 years of sensory and product research and development experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility OR Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Sensory Science, Nutrition Science, Behavioral Science, Statistics, or Applied Mathematics plus 10 years of sensory or product research experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility

Strong sensory and consumer research fundamentals with demonstrated expertise and experience leading sensory insight projects

Demonstrated knowledge and sensory knowledge of wine, spirits, malt, RTD, and non-alcohol beverages

Required to be 21 years of age or older

Experience taking complex data and analytics, distilling the key insights, and presenting them in a clear, engaging way using data storytelling—making the information understandable and actionable for any audience

Proficient reading, analyzing, and interpreting scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents

Ability to anticipate business needs and evaluate risk/reward trade-offs with data and judgment

Domestic and international business travel as required to complete job duties

Demonstrated organization and project management skills with ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects

Proficient in the use of MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint

Experience using statistical analysis software (SAS, SPSS, R), data analytics, and AI tools to analyze and interpret sensory research data. Capable of effectively presenting information to senior leadership, public groups, and Board of Directors

Required to lift and move boxes of product weighing up to 40 lbs

Ability to see, smell, and taste products as part of job duties

Required to travel to company offices, sites, and/or meeting locations for onboarding, training, meetings, and events for development, department needs, and business delivery up to 5% of the time, with or without reasonable accommodation

Required to be 18 years or older