Consultant at Mintel in Chicago, IL

At Mintel, we help businesses understand people, markets, and what comes next. As a global market intelligence agency, our understanding of consumers, innovation, and industry's gives clients the clarity to act and the confidence to lead. With more than 50 years of expertise, we combine the real-world understanding of our experts with advanced technology to uncover patterns, anticipate change, and help organizations make smarter decisions.

We are seeking a Consultant to turn consumer, market, and commercial data into clear recommendations for clients in the Consumer-Packaged Goods industry. Working with experienced Strategists and cross-functional teams, the Consultant will support custom research, strategy, and insights engagements.

This is a Hybrid position based in Chicago

Key Responsibilities:

• Synthesize internal and external research to identify patterns, conclusions, and client implications
• Create concise, visually engaging presentations with actionable recommendations
• Manage multiple projects against agreed scope, milestones, quality standards, and deadlines
• Contribute to client meetings, workshops, and research sessions by asking effective questions and presenting findings
• Coordinate with sales, marketing, research analytics, and operations to produce client-ready work
• Quality-check data, charts, analysis, and presentation narratives before delivery

Measures of Success:

• Accurate analysis that connects evidence to commercial implications
• Clear, persuasive presentations and recommendations
• Consistent delivery to scope, schedule, and quality expectations
• Confident client communication and effective cross-functional collaboration

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, marketing, economics, statistics, consumer research, or a related field
• At least 2 years of experience in CPG strategy, consumer insights, market research, brand strategy, innovation, or consulting
• Experience analyzing complex data and communicating conclusions to business audiences
• Working knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods
• Experience with Circana, NielsenIQ, consumer survey data, or comparable commercial data sources
• Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel skills
• Experience presenting findings and managing multiple concurrent assignments

Skills and Competencies:

• Commercial judgment and critical thinking
• Data interpretation and insight development
• Storytelling and presentation design
• Curiosity and effective questioning
• Clear communication, collaboration, and adaptability

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets

The below reflects the range of base salary for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, and qualifications. The salary range for this role is: $64,000 USD to $80,000 USD.

Alongside salary, Mintel offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employer paid life and disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match and paid time off. We are invested in our employees' wellbeing which is why we also offer flexible working hours, ClassPass subsidy, mental health benefit through Modern Health, paid volunteer time off, paid birthday leave and paid parental leave.

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