Global Packaging Analyst

Mintel is an international leader in providing consumer market research and competitive intelligence tools as well as in delivering customized consulting solutions to top-tier organizations. With group headquarters in the United Kingdom, and U.S. headquarters in Chicago, Mintel has been a market leader for over 50 years.

Mintel seeks a Global Packaging Analyst to be part of our Chicago-based CPG analyst team.Our team provides thought-leading insights for an international base of clients. In this role, you will challenge our clients' thinking by providing actionable, forward-looking analysis based on our proprietary consumer data and market research. A successful candidate is a self-starter who is adept at telling the story behind the data. You will be comfortable sharing insights in a variety of formats, including written content, and both remote and in-person presentations.

This role is based in Chicago and requires the individual to work a hybrid schedule of 2 days in-office and 3 days remote weekly.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Creating Insightful, Topic-Based Dialogues: You will work with Mintel's international client base of packaging companies and major food and drink, BPC and household product manufacturers. You will engage with clients by presenting insights in person and via webinars and analyst calls. [Approximately 60% of your time]
• Translating Data into Actionable Insights: You will deliver insight and analysis about packaging issues, and about CPG issues and opportunities and what they mean for packaging, through monthly articles and presentations. [Approximately 40% of your time]
• Identifying Key Market Trends: You will pinpoint trends and developments and analyze all of Mintel's combined data holistically. As a Subject Matter Expert, you will also speak at conferences, briefings and major industry events.
• Building Strong Relationships: You will collaborate with a range of colleagues across the company, including the commercial side of the business, our consulting division and several other teams. You will also act as a spokesperson for Mintel externally, including interviews with trade press and other media.

Who We Are Looking For:

• Proven experience within the packaging industry: You should have at least 5 years' experience working in the packaging industry, or packaging knowledge gleaned from working within a CPG company or relevant research, marketing or journalist role. You have a strong understanding of packaging fundamentals, including material types, common packaging claims and industry regulations. You are knowledgeable about trends that are shaping both CPG overall and the packaging industry, and their implications for our clients. Multi-country knowledge and experience is an advantage.
• Great Communicator: You have extremely polished verbal and written communication skills, and can adapt your communication style to internal and external partners. You speak clearly, concisely, and present yourself with confidence. You have superior presentation skills and are comfortable speaking and presenting to clients and at industry events.
• Commercially Minded: You understand what our clients care about. You are dedicated to quality, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in your work to elevate Mintel as a top consumer insights company.
• A Researcher: You are naturally curious and great at navigating internal and external data, asking second and third level questions to see the patterns behind data to craft expert analysis to be used by clients.
• A Lateral Thinker: You are always searching for creative ideas and original solutions. You are able to spot innovations and connect the dots from a wide range of data sources to see how broader trends and themes are emerging.
• Self-Directed: You take initiative to solve problems and uncover opportunities. You have a self-sufficient work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit and are naturally self-motivated. You welcome the ability to work in a fast paced environment and work autonomously to manage and prioritize multiple projects at once.

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