Sr. Manager Consumer Insights - Adult & Feminine Care

Sr. Manager Consumer Insights - Adult & Feminine Care Job

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You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care

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making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. With your deep expertise in quantitative and qualitative research, behavior science and design thinking, you'll take the lead in uncovering 360-degree human understanding to inspire growth-minded decisions and foster a data-driven culture.

You'll be the driving force behind applying meaningful, best-in-class consumer insights to create breakthrough innovative products and

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s that will make a difference in consumers’ lives. As an exceptional communicator, you will build strong relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the organization and will be vital player in a team of brand strategists, engineers, and designers. You will build the talent of others by developing and sharing best practices with both the Insights & Analytics community and broader organization.

As a creative and critical thinker with a passion for innovation, you will always be looking for new ways to push the boundaries of what's possible. In this role, you will: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to help identify relevant business issues, research objectives and hypotheses to address brand questions and needs.

• Develop and drive the appropriate learning plans with creativity and flexibility to evaluate hypotheses that can assist in meeting multi-faceted business objectives and utilizing appropriate methodologies to develop and test hypotheses, draw relevant inferences, and create recommendations to define business opportunities.

Tell stories that keep consumers at the forefront of everything we do and inspire action by synthesizing, interpreting, and applying information/data to establish facts and developing insights to provide new perspectives on the category, consumers, and innovation pathways. Proactively own the engagement of marketing research and analytics projects, including external research suppliers, to ensure the research and analytics are executed in an accurate, timely, and cost-efficient manner.

Uncover insights in an agile, dynamic business environment to drive iterative innovation process.

• Lead with the application of behavioral understanding to brand building.

Applying sound understanding of current and emerging research methodologies, acting as the functional expert in the application of consumer practices.

• Demonstrate intense curiosity to learn the business, the consumer, the market, and apply innovation consumer methodologies to strengthen consumer insights.

Up to 10% travel may be required.

About:

Us Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of

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It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark. Led by Purpose.

• Driven by You.

About:

You You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. You love

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do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll

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Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business. In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following

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Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of

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in consumer insights, advanced degree preferred Expertise in executing behavioral science experiments and

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• leading, designing, executing, and reporting primary market research.

Deep understanding of how to integrate consumer insights fundamentals including primary & secondary consumer research, syndicated research, positioning & communication development, and strategic business analysis into business, innovation, and marketing strategies. This includes segmentation, need states, concept and product development/validation, test and learn approaches, design/packaging testing, creative optimization and more Expertise in Design Thinking and agile tools.

Exceptional track record of translating insights into strategy and innovation priorities for a brand Ability to work effectively with all levels of business team management Ability to coach others and build organizational talent relative to market research and strategic thought Proven ability to integrate data from a variety of sources to provide clarity and direction to multi-functional team Strong influencing

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and ability to shape strategic direction Excellent written and communication

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Benefits:

Here are just a few of the

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you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykc

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.com. Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment. Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.

Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events. Additional programs and support to continue your

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, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare. To Be Considered Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role. In the meantime, please check out the careers website.

And finally, the fine print…. For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse

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s and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses the

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s of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal

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employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties,

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and

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required for this position. Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check. Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply. Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role.

The

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• provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark’s applicable mobility policies.

The

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/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clark’s sole discretion. #LI-Hybrid Grade 8: grade level and/or

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may vary based on location Salary Range: 140,320 – 173,360 USD At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of

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and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive

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suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role,

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, performance, and

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Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only. Primary Location Chicago Commercial Center Additional Locations Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people's most essential needs, we're working to find new ways to make a positive impact on the world we share.

Kimberly-Clark and its trusted brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Neve, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries by helping individuals

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more of what's important to them. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build stronger communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come. To learn more

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the company's 150-year history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com.