Associate Director Market Research - Global Haircare

Kao Brands Company is a leading marketer of beauty care products. Innovative business practices and breakthrough product introductions have propelled Kao Brands Company to enjoy world-wide success with its much-loved Jergens skincare products and other popular brands including Biore, Curel, Ban, and the John Frieda professional haircare brands of Sheer Blonde, Brilliant Brunette, Radiant Red, Frizz-Ease, and most recently, Luxurious Volume. We look for innovative, entrepreneurial professionals with fresh ideas who would like to be part of a dynamic growing company. If you've got what it takes to join our fast-paced organization, consider the following opportunity as an Associate Director Market Research – Global Haircare.

 

The Associate Director Market Research – Global Haircare will be responsible for overseeing the global development of consumer knowledge to significantly enhance in-market performance of Kao’s Haircare business.  They will provide input and perspective on implications of consumer and marketplace information to Senior Management and the cross functional brand teams.  They will provide guidance for strategic brand development and advertising initiatives as well as have input on all marketing research plans.  They will also be responsible for directly managing the execution/analysis for some global research projects.  The AD will also be responsible for career planning and development of direct reports and training for junior MRD managers.

 

Areas of responsibility: Strategic research guidance for haircare brandsPeople/staff developmentExecution/analysis of global market research projectsBudget management – haircare brandsKao research support

 

Job Requirements: 

·  Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s Degree preferred.

·  12+  years of market research experience (ideally experience from both the supplier side and manufacturer side).

·  Experience managing direct reports (managing across multiple locations a plus).

·  The individual should have strong marketing research expertise including; qualitative custom, quantitative custom, syndicated, household panel and scanner sales data. 

·  Experience in international market research is preferred.

·  Strong leadership skills and ability to manage people, especially across multiple locations.

·  Strong influencing skills.

·  Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and influencing skills.

·  Strong business acumen.

·  Strong creative and analytical skills.  They should approach research with a business results orientation.

·  This position involves broad cross-functional interdependence internally as well as, external relationships with research and marketing agencies.  Successful management of these relationships is important to success.

·  Strong presentation skills.

 

Kao Brands Company offers a challenging work environment, competitive salaries, and an excellent benefits package. If interested and qualified, please submit resume and salary expectations to careers@kaobrands.com

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