Senior Manager I&A – Africa

About the role

Reckitt is seeking a Senior Manager I&A for Africa to embed the consumer voice into decision‑making across South Africa and Sub‑Saharan Africa. The role is strategic, translating global insights into locally relevant actions that drive sustainable growth in fast‑moving consumer goods markets.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the consumer and shopper insights strategy across South Africa and Sub‑Saharan Africa, aligned with regional business goals.
• Develop and execute integrated research plans for multiple brands, balancing local needs and priorities.
• Partner with Marketing, Sales and Leadership to shape strategy, portfolio decisions and activation plans.
• Translate continuous and syndicated data into clear insights on brand and channel performance drivers.
• Deliver and synthesize primary research into actionable recommendations for business growth.
• Challenge assumptions, embed consumer truth in decisions and build strong supplier partnerships while supporting team capability development.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree (field not specified).
• Proven experience in consumer and shopper insights, market research or related strategic roles, preferably within FMCG or similar sectors.
• Strong strategic thinking, ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver evidence‑based recommendations in emerging markets.

Required skills