Associate Director, Embedded Insights Lead - Kingsford

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Your role at Clorox:

BU Embedded Insights Lead is responsible for leading all consumer and market intelligence for the Kingsford Business Unit. This person is the insights integrator and key strategic advisor to the business. This role reports to BU Studio Lead and represents the holistic voice of consumer through integrated consumer, brand, shopper, product, competitive and marketplace insights. Embedded Insights Lead grows and leverages BU Knowledge Base, develops and directs Learning Plan to deliver BU’s topline, profit, innovation, sustainability and other business objectives.

In this role, you will:

• Serves as insights integrator for the BU, offering strategic thought partnership to the GM, Marketing, Sales and R&D Studio Leadership.
• Ensures the business has a 360 degree view of the consumer and marketplace dynamics, and leverages it to maximize the outcome of business decisions.
• Sparks BU growth with best-in-class insights across core/base business and brands, innovation, category leadership, revenue growth management and other key business growth drivers.
• Manages, mines, synthesizes and grows BU’s Knowledge Base to ensure integrity and richness of insights. Continuously leverages existing and directs generation of new insights to inform business decisions.
• Develops Learning Plan as part of annual business planning cycle, maintains and updates Learning Plan at least on a quarterly basis.
• Directs execution of BU’s Learning Plan, orchestrating specialized resources across BU Embedded Insights, Dynamic Deployment, Shopper Insights, Insights Capabilities, Consumer Learning Center & Sensory, and external vendors.
• Advises Studio Lead on research needs required to deliver Business Plan and secures resources. Supports Studio Lean in finalizing research Briefs for Dynamic Deployment engagement. 
• Maximizes insights ROI by managing resources efficiently.
• Develops strong cross-functional relationships and fosters integration of knowledge across the Clorox organization.
• Connects the BU and central Insights teams, promoting two-way knowledge flow and best practices. Influences total Insights, marketing and enterprise-level capability development priorities.

What we look for:

Minimum Requirements:

• 10+ years of market research experience
• Experience in CPG/FMCG categories strongly preferred
• Experience in Personal Care and/or Beauty categories is a plus
• Broad and deep research expertise across most facets of base/core brand, innovation, shopper, product and competitive intelligence
• Broad experience across the full range of market research methodologies (qual & quant), data and vendors
• Strong record of partnership with senior business stakeholders across Marketing, Sales and R&D and evidence of influencing strategic business decisions/outcomes

Skills and Abilities:

• Insights expertise          - deep experience with insights and their application to drive business growth
• Technical skills              - strong research skills and critical thinking ability
• Results orientation         - focus on delivering business impact
• Synthesis                      - ability to integrate varied information into a holistic and cohesive perspective
• Communication             - strong written, verbal and persuasive skills
• Collaboration                 - ability to collaborate cross-functionally to effectively drive results
• Courage                       - willing to speak up and advocate for consumer truth

Demonstrated Ability:

• Uncover and integrate multiple sources to craft an effective set of choices
• Concisely and persuasively deliver the right insights to inform specific business decisions
• Translate insights into differentiated business strategies
• Drive innovation

Workplace type:

Hybrid

Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive. Learn more.

[U.S.]Additional Information:

At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.

–Zone A: $153,700 - $309,000

–Zone B: $140,900 - $283,300

–Zone C: $128,100 - $257,500

All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.

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