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This role will be a critical thought partner to the North America and Global Fruity Candy teams, helping shape business strategy, identify growth opportunities and ensure the consumer remains at the center of key business decisions.\nThe Manager will bring a deep understanding of consumers, categories, brands and the broader cultural and marketplace landscape to translate human insights into meaningful business action. This individual will work cross-functionally across Marketing, Sales, R&D, Innovation, Strategy and other cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, solve complex business challenges, and influence decisions that drive sustainable growth.\nThe ideal candidate is a strategic insights leader and business partner-not simply a research expert. 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Education & Professional Qualification\nBachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Consumer Insights, Psychology, Statistics, Economics, or a related field required.\nAdvanced degree in a related field is a plus.\n5+ years of progressive experience in Consumer Insights, Market Research, Marketing, Strategy, or a related discipline, preferably within CPG/FMCG.\n2. 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