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Associate Principal Analyst – Food & Drink

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Mintel is looking for a future-focused and commercially minded Associate Principal Analyst to join our Food & Drink team, helping clients navigate change and identify growth opportunities in India's dynamic consumer landscape. 
 
This is an exciting opportunity to become a recognised expert within one of the world's most dynamic consumer markets, while working closely with local and international clients, colleagues, and industry stakeholders across Mintel's global network

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and author high-quality, insight-led reports in English using Mintel's proprietary consumer, product, and market intelligence data.

• Design quantitative consumer research projects, including defining research objectives and developing questionnaires that deliver actionable business insights. 

• Analyze consumer behavior, market dynamics, and emerging trends to identify opportunities and implications for brands, innovation, and growth. 

• Monitor and interpret industry developments, translating complex market shifts into clear, commercially relevant recommendations for clients.

• Leverage a range of research methodologies and sources, including primary research, secondary research, and product innovation tracking, to deliver content to a monthly publishing schedule. 

• Build and maintain deep expertise across relevant Food & Drink categories, acting as a trusted voice on industry developments in India. 

• Partner closely with Mintel's commercial teams to support client engagement, retention, and growth through expert insights and consultation.

• Present and discuss research findings with local and international clients through presentations, briefings, workshops, and bespoke advisory sessions. 

• Represent Mintel at webinars, conferences, media interviews, and major industry events, enhancing Mintel's reputation as a leading source of insight and thought leadership. 

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role will be measured through:

• Delivery of high-quality, insight-led research and analysis that supports client decision-making. 

• Consistent identification of emerging consumer, category, and market opportunities within India's Food & Drink landscape.

• Strong engagement with clients through presentations, workshops, advisory sessions, and thought leadership activities. 

• Development of recognised expertise across key Food & Drink categories and industry trends. 

• Positive contribution to client retention, growth, and satisfaction through commercially relevant insights. 

• Enhanced visibility and reputation of Mintel through industry engagement, media contributions, and conference participation. 

About You

You are naturally curious about consumers, markets, and emerging trends, with a strong ability to translate complex data into meaningful business insights. You enjoy combining analytical thinking with storytelling to create research that inspires action and drives commercial outcomes.