Insights Lead - SodaStream - South Europe Cluster - H/F

Overview SodaStream, a PepsiCo company At SodaStream, we don’t just work - we create, innovate, and make things sparkle! As leaders in our category, we transform still water into sparkling water, sparkling water into soda, and ideas into success. Every day is an opportunity to reinvent how people enjoy their beverages. As part of PepsiCo, SodaStream benefits from a strong global footprint. Within this, the South Europe Cluster brings together France, Italy, and Iberia (Spain & Portugal), combining diverse markets, talents, and perspectives to drive sustainable growth. Based in Carquefou (France), this role sits at the heart of the cluster, supporting cross-country performance and collaboration. At SodaStream, we thrive on optimism, energy, initiative, excellence in execution, and strong team spirit. More than ever, we are committed to reducing single-use plastic and driving meaningful change in the way beverages are consumed. We value people who take ownership, move fast, challenge the status quo, and turn ideas into action! Job Overview The Insights Lead South Europe Cluster is responsible for leading end-to-end consumer and market insight generation to support strategic and operational decision-making across the region. Reporting to the Head of Marketing South Europe Cluster, this is a role that plays a critical part in embedding a data-driven and consumer-centric approach across the organization. Operating in a multi-country environment (France, Italy, Spain, Portugal), the role requires strong analytical expertise, stakeholder influence, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Consumer & Market Insights Generation Lead end-to-end consumer and shopper insight generation across qualitative and quantitative research Analyze market, category, and competitive data (e.g. Nielsen, Kantar) to identify trends, risks, and opportunities Support growth agenda including penetration, brand awareness, and behaviour change Advanced Analytics & Data Utilization Apply advanced analytics techniques such as segmentation, forecasting, and predictive modeling Leverage AI and machine learning tools for trend detection, sentiment analysis, and demand forecasting Translate complex datasets into clear, actionable insights for business teams Reporting, Tools & Data Visualization Design, maintain, and automate dashboards and reporting solutions using BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) Ensure accessibility, consistency, and reliability of key business data Drive adoption of data visualization and insight tools across the cluster Business Partnering & Strategic Influence Partner with Marketing, Category, Sales, Finance, and Data/IT teams to shape data-driven strategies Support leadership with insight-based recommendations for key decisions Drive a consumer-centric mindset across the organization Cross-Market Alignment & Governance Harmonize insight methodologies, tools, and frameworks across markets Ensure consistency while adapting to local market dynamics and maturity levels Share best practices and build a common insight language across the cluster External Partners Management Manage research agencies, data providers, and analytics partners Ensure quality, relevance, and cost efficiency of external insights Drive continuous improvement of insight generation capabilities Qualifications Experience & Capabilities Strong experience in consumer insights, market research, or data analytics Proven track record in FMCG or consumer goods, ideally in a multi-market environment Technical Skills Advanced expertise in BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) and data visualization Strong knowledge of syndicated data sources (Nielsen, Kantar, IRI/Circana equivalents) Advanced analytical skills: segmentation, forecasting, predictive modeling Exposure to AI / machine learning applications in insights or marketing Differentiating Competencies Strong ability to translate complex data into clear business storytelling Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills Strong project management capabilities in multi-country environments Ability to operate with autonomy and influence without authority Strategic mindset combined with strong commercial awareness Languages English mandatory, French required Additional language: Italian and/or Spanish is a strong plus Key Challenges & Role Environment Operating across 4 markets with different dynamics, maturity levels, and languages Supporting a growth environment with ambitious penetration and awareness targets Driving behavioral change (consumer adoption) beyond market share growth Embedding a data-driven culture in a transforming organization Managing complexity across data sources, tools, and stakeholders Additional Context Key interfaces: Marketing, Sales, Category, Finance, Data/IT, external partners Critical role to support strategic decision-making and commercial performance