Sr. Shopper Insights Leader

Sr. Shopper Insights Leader Job Description 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 about 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. The Sr. Shopper Insights Team Leader II role demands a strong understanding of consumer, shopper and retail trends as well as strong leadership skills. Qualified candidates will have experience and expertise in fundamental insight development methods, and a strong history of providing compelling insights and presentations in support of brand and category growth. This person needs to be seen as a thought leader by retail and internal senior leadership, and to have the ability to engage cross-functional teams to solve shopper problems and influence activation. A background of shopper, consumer and / or category insights is essential to success in the role. This team leader will manage seven Sr. Shopper Insights managers across multiple customers. Key capabilities will include strong communication skills, the ability to work effectively across teams and to interact with customers. In this role, you will: Develop talent and capabilities of the Shopper Insights team. Build strong, sustainable business relationships at various levels throughout organization and with customers. Deepen the team’s understanding of the business environment, of winning strategies, and of shopper and retailer trends. Support the team in working dynamically to identify business needs and adapting to the ever-changing environment. Coach the team to exploit internal insights and execute new research designed to illuminate business opportunities and drive retail activation. Drive strategic initiatives within the team that lead to insight-driven activation. Foster a collaborative environment to fuel cross-pollination of ideas. Drive a ‘lift & shift’ mindset that maximizes resources and increases the value of Shopper Insights across customers. About Us At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best teams committed to driving innovation and growth. We’re founded on 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform—so what can you do with that? There’s no time like the present to make an impact at Kimberly-Clark. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark. Led by Purpose. Driven by You. About You You’re driven to 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. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree; MBA or Master’s Degree preferred. Experience in Shopper, Category, and / or Consumer insights. Leadership experience, including experience within a matrix organizational environment. Retail and customer-facing responsibility required. Expertise in common shopper insights methods and practices. Experience managing both direct reports, dotted line team members and stakeholders. Demonstrated strategic thought leader and decision maker. Preferred Experience/Qualifications: Empowered strategic thinker and decision maker experience assessing risks. Experienced with analyzing shopper insights and driving retailer solutions that deliver category and brand growth. Experienced at analyzing data, including syndicated data. Experience and drive to explore new, behavioral science based methods. Skills/Competencies: Ability to synthesize data into insights, develop and communicate strategic thinking. Ability to uncover core issues and opportunities, engage others in problem solving and identifying solutions. Ability to influence and lead others, critical thinking, project management, and working cross-functionally. Ability to drive change in the team and broader organization. Strong decision maker who can uncover objectives and drive clarity through the organization. Other Skills: Time management, ethical judgment and decision making, active listening, adaptability, interpersonal and social perspectives. Ability to operate and use telephones, computers/laptops and other technological devices/software programs (e.g. Windows, PowerPoint, Excel). Ability to travel to meet with team members and customers. Total Benefits For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com Hybrid Work Arrangements: You’re looking to make a difference. When and where it works best for you. And 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 experience Flex That Works, flexible work (hybrid) 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. Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply. For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences 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 opportunity 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. Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 for assistance. You must include the six digit Job # with your request. 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, responsibilities and skills required for this position. K-C will not support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. This role will travel 15% travel to Chicago. #LI-Hybrid Primary Location USA-IL-Chicago Additional Locations Bellevue Sales Office, Foxboro Sales Office, Minneapolis Sales Office, Nashville Sales Office, Neenah - West Office Facility 1, Rogers Sales Office, West Chester Sales Office 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 experience 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 about the company's 150-year history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com.