Potbelly is a neighborhood sandwich shop that has been feeding customers’ smiles with signature oven-toasted sandwiches, soups, hand-dipped shakes, cookies baked fresh daily and other fresh menu items, customized just the way customers want them, for 45 years. Potbelly promises Fresh, Fast & Friendly service in a fun, welcoming environment that delivers good vibes. Since opening its first shop in Chicago in 1977, Potbelly has expanded to neighborhoods across the country, with more than 400 shops in over 30 states and Washington DC.

Industry: Restaurants
Company Size: 5,001-10,000 employees

Potbelly Sandwich Works

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- $95,000 - $105,000 base salary range + annual bonus potential!

- 100% remote in the United States, however, due to state-specific regulatory requirements, Potbelly does not currently support remote work from the following states: Alaska, California, and Hawaii. To be considered for this position, you must be able to perform the role from a state not listed above at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Do you hunger for more? Potbelly Sandwich Shop is looking for friendly and outgoing people who enjoy working in a fast-paced, friendly environment. We are where good vibes and great careers are a way of life! What started as a small antique store in 1977 has become a nationally recognized neighborhood sandwich shop with over 400 locations across the United States. But toasty sandwiches are only as good as the people behind them. And yeah, we've got the best. Ready to join our growing Potbelly Nation?

What’s In It For You**:

- Competitive pay with performance-based annual raises!

- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

- Domestic Partnership Benefits

- Paid Parental Leave

- FSA and HSA with Employer Contribution

- Commuter Benefit Program

- Retirement Savings 401(k) WITH company match

- Employee Assistance Program

- Paid Time Off

- Discount Program

- Flexible Work Schedule

- Career growth opportunities

**If hired, you must meet and maintain all eligibility requirements to qualify**

Job Title: **Manager, Consumer Insights**

Department/Function: **Marketing**

Location: **Support Center **(**Full Remote)**

Reports to: **Director, Consumer Insights & Innovation**

Job Band: **Manager**

Full-Time Exempt

Travel Requirements: Rarely

**Summary**

The Manager, Consumer Insights will lead research that elevates the voice of the consumer within the organization, as well as ensure process excellence around product innovation research in partnership with Potbelly’s cross functional teams.

This role will be responsible for synthesizing customer feedback across various sources (e.g. survey data, syndicated data, social, primary research, industry reports, etc.). This role is expected to provide leadership and insightful, deep data mining around Potbelly's brand tracking study, customer satisfaction survey, and competitive intelligence platforms, as well as research project leadership from inception to launch for new product innovation and core menu item renovations/optimizations. This position reports to the Director, Consumers Insights & Innovation and works closely with Potbelly cross-functional teams.

Potbelly looks for creative, innovative and results oriented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment. Our marketing professionals need to demonstrate strong analytical skills and an ability to flex to changing needs. Our marketers are team players, comfortable with ambiguity and passionate about delivering results. Strong communication skills, both written and oral, are paramount for the position. The position will require cross-functional interaction and will give broad exposure to aspects of a growing business.

**Responsibilities**

Job Duties & Function

- Lead and behave according to the Potbelly Values and uphold the Potbelly Advantage.

- Support the organization's consumer learning agenda across multiple teams

- Manage all aspects of research projects, from design, questionnaire, analytics, and reporting

- Leverage the appropriate research techniques to support a variety of disciplines, including Brand Tracking, Customer Satisfaction, Competitive Intelligence, Brand Development, Culinary Development and more

- Effectively manage and leverage vendor relationships and external research partners as needed to achieve insights goals

- Think and act with a broader business lens, delivering actionable consumer insights to inspire growth across the organization

- Inspire change through actionable storytelling, digestible consumer findings, and identifying the "so what" behind the data

- Partner closely with cross-functional teams on product innovation, including trends analysis, evaluation of early-stage new products/product improvements, leading concept research, and gathering consumer feedback

- High level of professionalism and confidence with the ability to build credibility with leadership, team members, and business partners and establish effective working relationships

- Other tasks, as required

Experience And Education

- Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Business, Psychology or similar, MBA preferred

- 5+ years of experience in Consumer Insights or related field in Restaurant, CPG or Market Research Vendor

- Demonstrated ability to lead both quantitative and qualitative research initiatives from inception to results

- Extensive knowledge and experience with both quantitative and qualitative consumer research and analytical techniques, tools, software, and industry developments and their application to business challenges and opportunities

- Demonstrated ability to analyze and integrate multiple data sources (including primary and secondary research, customer comments, social media, etc.) into clear, actionable insights and stories

- Demonstrated ability to conduct deep data mining and employ statistical analysis to get to the heart of the insights story

- Experience diagnosing menu item satisfaction using survey data and customer comments is a plus

- Experience in presenting insights findings across a variety of audiences, including executive-level leaders

- Demonstrated creative and analytical thinking

- Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SurveyMonkey/DIY survey and Restaurant Consumer Insight tools required

- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information

What You Bring To The Table

- Must represent The Potbelly Way

- You are friendly and customer service oriented

- You have strong written and verbal communication skills

- You love working in a fast-paced environment

- You’re a team player

- You enjoy problem-solving

- You're able to maintain deadlines and prioritize

- You have strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask

- You have strong interviewing skills

- You have Microsoft Office skills

- You have a strong business acumen

- You are proficient in working in a remote setting and are willing to travel as required.

- Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood, and shellfish.

- You are proactive and highly motivated, demonstrating a strong sense of initiative and commitment to achieving goals. Actively participates in projects and contributes to team discussions, fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment.

- You can perform tasks that require prolonged periods of sitting at a computer, including but not limited to data entry, software usage, and communication via email and other digital platforms. This role may involve focusing on screens for extended durations while maintaining attention to detail and productivity.

Potbelly Sandwich Works may use artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted tools as part of its hiring and recruitment process. These tools may collect and analyze data including questionnaire and assessment responses, resume content, and professional profile information. AI-assisted tools are used for all position types. All final employment decisions are made by people. Potbelly may also use additional AI-assisted tools from time to time in its hiring process.

If you have questions about how AI is used in connection with your application, or if you would like to request a reasonable accommodation related to the use of AI in the hiring process, please contact HumanResources1@potbelly.com.

At Potbelly, we are committed to creating a welcoming and respectful environment where individuals are valued for their unique perspectives, backgrounds, and strengths. We believe that inclusion, collaboration, and mutual respect enhance the way we serve our customers and work together as a team. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. Each applicant will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted by [6/30/2026] to be considered for this position. The posting may close earlier if a suitable candidate is selected before the deadline.

Manager, Consumer Insights

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