Consumer Insights Specialist

At Takasago, innovation, creativity, and purpose come together to create meaningful experiences that enrich everyday life. We invite passionate and curious professionals to explore our exciting opportunity for a Consumer Insights Senior Analyst based in Rockleigh, New Jersey.

As a global leader in flavors, fragrances, aroma ingredients, and fine chemicals, Takasago operates across 28 countries and regions with world‑class manufacturing, R&D, and commercial operations. Headquartered in Japan, Takasago is proud to be ranked among the world’s top flavor and fragrance companies — including #1 in Asia.

In this role, you will play a key part in uncovering consumer insights that help drive innovation across home and personal care categories. This role combines hands‑on research execution with forward‑looking innovation work, offering exposure to both foundational methodologies and emerging approaches such as social listening and future‑forward consumer exploration. You will support end‑to‑end quantitative and qualitative research studies, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and help translate consumer behaviors and trends into actionable business opportunities.

What You’ll

Execute and manage consumer research studies including CLTs, HUTs, sensory evaluations, concept testing, and survey programming.

Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to develop meaningful insights and recommendations.

Support both foundational and exploratory research, including innovation initiatives, trend analysis, social listening, and future‑forward consumer programs.

Collaborate with Marketing, R&D, and Sales teams to help shape consumer‑centric strategies.

Contribute to the preparation of research materials, data validation, and study logistics to ensure high‑quality execution.

Leverage emerging tools, platforms, and methodologies to continuously improve insights capabilities.

What We’re Looking

BS degree in Consumer Insights, Marketing, Psychology, Sociology, Analytics, or a related field (MS preferred).

Approximately 3 years of experience in consumer insights or market research.

Experience with platforms such as Qualtrics, Toluna, SPSS, SAS, or similar tools preferred.

Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage both data and research execution effectively.

Strong analytical thinking, organizational skills, and communication abilities.

Curiosity, agility, and passion for innovation and consumer behavior.

Why Takasago?

Employee discounts.

Robust retirement savings program.

At Takasago, we believe in investing in our employees’ long‑term success while creating products and technologies that positively impact society.

Interested in applying? Submit your application and resume to Current Openings | Recruitment.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact: talentacquisition@takasago.com.

Takasago is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. Takasago is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law.

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