Kantar is seeking a Thought Leadership Manager to enhance the company’s leadership presence and drive strategic initiatives across the Africa and Middle East (AME) regions. This position is critical in developing insightful reports, presentations, and whitepapers to represent Kantar at key industry events, while fostering growth in these regions. The role will focus on FMCG trends, consumer behavior, and emerging market dynamics, providing an opportunity for growth in the thought leadership space.

Key Responsibilities:

• Content Creation & Strategy: Develop impactful content, including reports, whitepapers, and presentations, to align with AME’s strategic goals.

• Market Trends & Insights: Use Worldpanel data to keep content current and impactful, ensuring thought leadership materials address emerging market trends.

• Collaboration: Partner with client service teams to integrate thought leadership into proposals and business development opportunities.

• Business Impact: Contribute to business growth by creating high-impact content that drives client engagement and revenue opportunities.

• Client Engagement & Relationship Building: Foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure content relevance and value.

• Team Development: Mentor junior staff and ensure content aligns with Kantar’s broader strategy and business objectives.

What You’ll Need To Succeed:

• Strong analytical skills and market insights expertise.

• Proven experience creating impactful presentations and representing a company on industry stages.

• Leadership and collaboration abilities, with a history of building senior client relationships.

• Experience in pitching services and supporting new product initiatives.

• A deep understanding of the FMCG sector, consumer behavior, and emerging market dynamics.

Why Join Kantar?

• Flexible working arrangements with a supportive environment that prioritizes your health and well-being.

• Commitment to diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunity for all employees.

• Exposure to groundbreaking technology and insights to shape the future of brands.