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Job Title: CMI Specialist

Location : Remote – Hoboken, NJ

Who We Are

Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) is the €3bn+ foodservice division of Unilever. It leads the dynamic Food Service market across its categories and has ambitious growth  objectives , marketing a range of professional food and beverage products and services to operators across 72 countries.  UFS prides itself on creating value for its customers through culinary solutions and improving the food experience for everyone from distributors and operators to diners and consumers.

UFS is accelerating its digital transformation to fuel growth through data driven and technology enabled Go-to-Market ( GtM ) capabilities. Our global ambition is to reach 3 million operators by 2030 via an online & off-line contact strategy. Within the US, the focus of UFS Customer Development and Marketing is to engage with customers in unique and specific ways to generate demand for our professional brands and create long term value for our partners.  Purpose of the Job

Pay: The pay range for this position is $86,080 to $129,120 . Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.

Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.

Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Purpose of the Job

As a CMI Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting the North America business by assisting in research execution and insight generation that informs marketing and sales strategies. This role focuses on learning and applying research fundamentals, supporting senior team members, and ensuring insights are translated into actionable recommendations.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Research Support: Assist in coordinating qualitative and quantitative research projects with foodservice operators, including preparing briefs, managing timelines, and liaising with agencies.

+ Data Analysis & Reporting: Compile and analyze data from multiple sources (consumer, operator, market) to support category and portfolio decisions.

+ Insights Activation: Help transform research findings into clear, concise presentations and dashboards for internal stakeholders.

+ Learning Plan Execution: Support the implementation of learning plans aligned with business priorities.

+ Trend Monitoring: Track and summarize emerging foodservice and consumer trends to inform innovation and marketing strategies.

+ Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with marketing and sales teams to ensure insights are embedded in decision-making.

Qualifications

+ 2–4 years of experience in Market Research, Consumer Insights, or related field (internship or agency experience preferred).

+ Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research methods; exposure to FMCG or foodservice is a plus.

+ Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint ; experience with digital research tools is an advantage.

+ Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

+ Curious , proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Our Culture

+ Caring Deeply

+ Positive Tensions for Bigger Outcomes, Fairness and Transparency,  Performance  AND care

+ Staying Three Steps Ahead of the Market

+ Build Future While Delivering today, Think Big simplify, commit, Lead Shape Disrupt Mkt

+ Delivering with Excellence

+ Pride in our Execution, Best in Reality, Developing Breakthrough solutions

+ Focusing on What Matters Most

+ Fewer Bigger Things, Fight for What matters most, Challenging and Debating Right Choices

What We Can Offer You

Culture for Growth | Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits | Every Voice Matters | Global Reach | Life at Unilever | Careers with Purpose | World Class Career Development Programs | Check Out Our Space | Focus  On  Sustainability

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At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee. Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. For more information on your federal rights, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_screen\_reader\_10\_20.pdf)

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] . Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.

Job Category: Marketing

Job Type: Full time

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