Manager, Global Insights

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# 159726 - Overland Park, Kansas, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom's of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill's Pet Nutrition.

We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children's oral health.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!

At Hill's we have a purpose. Every day around the world, we transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation, amazing nutrition, and the best and brightest people. If you're interested in work that matters, fueled by passion for pets, we invite you to apply.

Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition, Hills' mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. Our decades of science and research guide us in creating nutrition that's a step ahead so pets and pet parents can enjoy every day together. As the US #1 Veterinarian Recommended pet food brand, knowledge is our first ingredient with 220+ veterinarians, PhD nutritionists and food scientists working to develop breakthrough innovations in pet health.

The candidate is responsible for driving the insights agenda for the Global business. The role requires the person to be an expert in understanding consumer behavior, market trends, and competitive landscapes within the consumer products industry. This candidate will be a strategic thinker who can translate complex data into actionable insights to drive product innovation, brand strategy, and business growth.

The person will be required to collaborate with business teams, global innovation, global strategy, regions, and key support functions (IT, Finance, etc).

Ability to understand requirements related to business problems and transform them into an insights solution design is key.

What you'll do

• Design and implement comprehensive market research studies to gather insights on consumer preferences, purchasing behavior, and market opportunities.
• Lead the analysis of research data using advanced statistical techniques to identify trends, patterns, and insights that inform strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate insights into innovation and business strategies.
• Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor strategies through continuous market monitoring and intelligence gathering.
• Manage relationships with external research agencies and vendors to ensure high-quality data collection and analysis.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders in a clear and compelling manner, using visualizations and storytelling techniques.
• Drive innovation in market research methodologies, incorporating new tools and technologies to enhance research capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Statistics, Psychology, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of market research experience, specifically within the consumer products industry.
• Proven track record of translating research findings into successful business strategies.
• Expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, including survey design, focus groups, in-depth interviews, and ethnographic studies.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage at the executive level.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• A proactive, curious mindset with a passion for understanding consumer behavior and market dynamics.
• Strategic thinking and ability to align insights with business objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or MBA is highly preferred

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $112 000,00 - $164 850,00 USD

Pay is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge and education, skills and office/market location. In addition to base salary, salaried employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing and, for Executive-level (salary grade 16 and above) roles only, long-term incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units and/or Stock Options.

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefits plans then in effect, all salaried employees are also eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Insurance: Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible to participate in Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance plans.
• Retirement Plans: Employees are eligible to enroll in Colgate's 401(k) plan, which provides for company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
• Vacation/PTO: Employees receive a minimum of 15 days of vacation/PTO leave annually
• Paid Holidays: Employees receive a minimum of 13 paid/floating holidays annually
• Paid Sick Leave: Based on location and consistent with applicable state and local law, employees receive a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick leave on January 1st of each year
• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees may take up to eight weeks of paid parental leave and 12 weeks of unpaid leave (varies for employees with fewer than 12 months of service and is subject to hours worked requirements)

Our Commitment to Sustainability

With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our purpose starts with our people - ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve -and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact [email protected] with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.

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