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Media Strategy & Planning Specialist
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Media Strategy and Planning Specialist Location: Vernon Hills, IL Department: Marketing JOB RESPONSIBILTIES: Media Strategy: This individual plays a key role in identifying, developing, and activating relationships with high-value talent, creators who are a part of affiliate programs (such as Amazon Creators) with the overall goal of driving sales Close partnership with Sales, E-Commerce, Integrated Marketing, Media Strategy, Consumer Engagement. Partner with E-Commerce teams to improve conversion performance through affiliate content, PDP optimization, ratings and reviews, and retailer content enhancements Focus on lower-funnel creator and influencer partnerships with a dotted line to the Consumer Engagement team, who lead on organic strategy, ensuring a seamless social experience, reflected of the Rust-Oleum brand and values Lead affiliate work with influencer, social and media agencies Recruit, onboard, and manage a portfolio of affiliate creators and partners, developing long-term relationships that drive incremental sales and content production in conjunction with the media and consumer engagement teams Provide support on retail media networks in partnership with Media Strategy Managers with items such as plan activation, project management of timelines, development of briefs, sourcing of content and building strong relationships with Rust-Oleum retail partners Define strategy to optimize influencer or creator content for advertising in conjunction with agencies and Consumer Engagement team Evolve media affiliate strategy based on data, acting as thought leader in affiliate marketing space for Rust-Oleum Drive sales while supporting broader brand awareness, consideration, and confidence objectives Educate end-users and build confidence when using Rust-Oleum products Support affiliate negotiations, commission structures, creator agreements, and promotional opportunities with agency partners and creators. Results and Insights: Harness first party and third-party data to understand end-user motivations, challenges and successes of multiple target audiences Maintain routine reporting cadence with internal teams with progress on KPIs, sales and strategies Understanding of affiliate tracking, attribution, commission structures, and conversion measurement. Monitor affiliate program performance and optimize commissions, content strategies, and promotional tactics to improve ROAS, sales, and efficiency. Manage affiliate and creator budget allocations in partnership with agency and internal stakeholders. Conversion: Working in conjunction with other teams, drive optimization based upon real-time insights; measure effect upon purchase intent, point of sale and brand affinity. Drive conversions through optimized, cohesive marketing content that harnesses best-in-class marketing capabilities. Analyze affiliate performance using attribution and retail sales data to identify growth opportunities and optimize investment decisions. Evaluate incremental sales impact, ROAS, conversion rate, click-through rate, and other key affiliate KPIs. QUALFICATIONS: 3-5 years of experience in affiliate marketing, influencer marketing, performance media, retail media, e-commerce marketing, or social commerce. Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or related field Experience managing creator or affiliate campaigns focused on measurable sales outcomes. Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate performance data into optimization recommendations. Experience using digital advertising/social media channels, tools, techniques and best practices for business Experience analyzing marketing data and social analytics and identifying/communicating key insights Working knowledge social listening and publishing tools including social listening software; experience with Sprout a plus Working knowledge of retail affiliate and creator ecosystems, including Amazon Creator Connections, Amazon Influencer Program, retailer-owned creator programs, and commerce-driven social platforms. Experience with affiliate platforms and creator commerce ecosystems such as Amazon Influencer, Impact, Rakuten, Partnerize, CreatorIQ, LTK, ShopMy or similar platforms. Working knowledge of web, search and social analytics tools; experience with Google Analytics, Facebook Insights, or Pinterest Analytics a plus Team player with the ability to collaborate across a cross-functional team Preferred: Experience supporting retail media programs. Experience within consumer goods, home improvement, or retail environments. Allocation of time: 50% Affiliate Marketing & Creator Commerce 25% Retail Media 25% Influencer/Creator Partnerships This role is primarily office-based, with typical physical and environmental expectations for professional roles. Salary Target Range: $64,000 - $78,000, bonus eligible From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment and offer a company match. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust-Oleum offers 9 paid holidays and two floating holidays per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis. Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois Posted: 2026-09-09 15:11:29 -
Pricing Analyst (Sr)
JOB DESCRIPTION BUILD YOUR FUTURE WHILE YOU HELP BUILD A BETTER WORLD! Tremco CPG is an aggressive, growth-oriented company with revenues of over $1 billion. We are a world leader in solving complex waterproofing and roofing problems for our commercial, institutional, and industrial customers. If you're looking for a place to build a career, with great benefits, advancement opportunities, technology, people and a commitment to a sustainable future, you've found it with us. We are currently looking for an innovative Sr. pricing analyst to increase our business' competitiveness and profitability. In this role, you will be analyzing pricing data, preparing market share and revenue forecasts, and comparing the outcomes of different pricing strategies. To ensure success as a Sr. pricing analyst, you should possess sound knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods and experience in a similar role. An accomplished Sr. pricing analyst is someone who can translate pricing data into actionable profit-enhancing strategies. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: RPM end of month reporting based on brand/region analyzing sales trends & PVM effects on margin. End-of-month reporting based on select customer list defined by Pricing Manager/Pricing Director (including sales trends + PVM effects). End-of month reporting on Price Effect including validation/analysis against automated tools to ensure no errors across all reports. Weekly reporting for low-margin items/transactions across all Tremco brands/regions. Ad-hoc updates to Pricing Master for new items/item updates including all respective updates to price lists and GM% files. Build out all load files necessary for Ops team to execute. Includes maintenance for PowerBI price lists + necessary Sharepoint reference files. Assist Pricing Manager with data validation/testing regarding PowerBI models/dashboards and major IT projects (RPM One, Tremco Data Lake etc.) Ad-hoc development of PowerBI models/dashboards. Identify opportunities where PowerBI can be leveraged to automate manual Excel processes/reports. Execute ad-hoc queries in SQL and build respective Excel reports. Prepare and present internal customer facing analytics. Identify opportunities to improve/streamline existing reporting methods/processes to ensure optimal turnaround times and improve data quality. Keeping informed on pricing analysis methods and industry trends. Continued learning on current data science methodologies (Python, Databricks, etc. Analyzing competitor pricing and market trends to increase market share and profitability. EDUCATION: A Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, finance, economics, or in a related field. A Master's degree in business administration will be advantageous. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two to four years' experience as a pricing analyst in a similar industry. Experience in Chemical, Building Materials and/or Industrial Product industry experience preferred SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Proficiency in business intelligence (BI) software, such as PowerBI. Experience utilizing pricing in SAP advantageous. Experience working within Salesforce platform advantageous. In-depth knowledge of statistical methods and data analysis. Extensive experience in analyzing pricing strategies and forecasting revenue and market share. Experience in collaborating on pricing strategies with sales and marketing departments. Ability to keep abreast of industry trends and develop dynamic pricing tools. Advanced ability to present pricing analysis reports to relevant stakeholders. Excellent analytical and communication skills. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to travel up to 15% ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Primary Role (Summary) Improving data structures, integration between systems, data reliability/consistency for usage in pricing analytics Tracking Price realization, leakage and other related KPIs Supporting design and tracking of price approval process Supporting deal review and providing guidance and analytics on improving pricing/profitability Setting and tracking pricing policies, business rules and RACIs Skills: Behavioral & Technical: Profitability and growth orientation; does not hesitate in challenging sales force when required; Willingness and mindset to get into details Strong financial skills to utilize the decision support systems to interface with the sales and marketing organizations to drive specific action plans and programs Comfortable executing analyses independently in MS Excel Comfortable with independently accessing and running analyses on data directly from a database (e.g. via SQL) Experience with BI or dashboarding technologies (e.g. Tableau, Power BI) to independently build and manipulate fit-for-purpose reporting Key Accountabilities / Essential Functions of the Job: Supporting and refining existing price realization dashboards while spearheading monthly investigations into price performance and providing insights to Pricing Leader and other business leaders Identifying gaps in current data structures, closing these gaps in collaboration with other business functions Performing historical price analysis and transactional analysis to continuously track pricing discipline as well as potential for list price changes based on customer willingness to pay Support tracking of raw material inflation pass through and setting pricing targets working with Procurement, and Finance Support price list design changes and price setting analytics based on market dynamics, competitive intelligence, historical transactional data in collaboration with Product Marketing and Sales Support monitoring of pricing approvals and governance processes within the business The salary range for applicants in this position generally ranges between $75,000 and $90,000. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law. Benefits: Tremco offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including not limited to: health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, Company Pension Plan, Performance Based Commission, and continuing education. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Beachwood, Ohio Posted: 2026-09-09 15:11:25 -
Search & Performance Lead
The Company Our client is a trusted industry super fund committed to delivering exceptional member outcomes through innovation and strategic growth. They're investing in their digital capabilities and search presence as a core pillar of their acquisition and engagement strategy. The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has emerged for a Search and Performance Lead to join their Marketing team on a permanent basis and build out a unified search capability across SEO, GEO and SEM. You'll own the end-to-end search strategy, drive high-intent member acquisition, and lower cost-per-result through data-driven optimisation and experimentation. This is a hands-on strategic role where you'll partner with cross-functional teams, guide external agency partners, and shape how the fund shows up across traditional search engines and AI-driven discovery platforms. This is a Melbourne-based role. Key Accountabilities Build and own the end-to-end search strategy across SEO, GEO and SEM, translating commercial priorities into channel roadmaps and prioritised backlogs Lead the monthly optimisation cadence of plan, test, learn, scale and champion a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement Own technical, on-page and off-page SEO, plus define the GEO framework to increase visibility across AI Overviews and LLM platforms Guide and direct media agency partners on SEM execution across Google and Microsoft, holding them accountable for performance, governance and quality standards Develop and maintain search analytics frameworks, KPIs, guardrails and attribution models using GSC, GA4, SEMrush and other tools Build cross-functional working groups across Content, Digital, Compliance and Data, creating playbooks and running training to upskill stakeholders Ideal Experience Hands-on experience developing and optimising SEO and SEM strategies that drive commercial results, ideally within regulated industries such as superannuation, financial services or banking Strong technical SEO knowledge including structured data, schema, entity building, E-E-A-T, and Core Web Vitals, plus familiarity with AI-driven search environments Proven experience guiding and holding agency partners accountable for SEM performance, governance and quality across bidding strategy, ad relevance and Quality Score optimisation Experience working with cross-functional teams in complex, compliance-sensitive environments where landing page optimisation and messaging accuracy are non-negotiable Why Apply Lead the evolution of search strategy at a purpose-driven super fund that prioritises member outcomes and invests in digital capability Own a high-impact channel with direct influence on acquisition efficiency, member engagement, and organisational commercial goals Work in a collaborative environment where your insights drive decisions across Marketing, Brand, Product and Compliance teams To have a confidential chat, please contact Ryan Clarke at rclarke@parityconsulting.com.au Whether you are a sports fanatic, shark diver or part-time antique collector, we celebrate your uniqueness. Parity Consulting works with clients who embrace diverse and inclusive environments and empower their teams to bring their authentic whole self to work. We encourage people with different beliefs, abilities, backgrounds and life experiences to contact us. At Parity, we believe in people, not just data. Every application is reviewed by a real person, ensuring your experience and individuality are genuinely valued throughout the recruitment process. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, Australia Posted: 2026-09-08 05:27:27 -
Director, User and Market Insights
JOB DESCRIPTION Director, User & Market Insights Reports To: Vice President, Strategy & Execution (Insights & Category Management) Location: Vernon Hills, IL Travel: Up to 15-20% Position Summary Rust-Oleum is seeking a strategic, business-focused leader to serve as Director, User & Market Insights. This role will lead the development and execution of insight strategies that drive profitable growth across multiple product platforms, brands, channels, and customer segments. The Director will champion the voice of the user, shopper, and market across the organization, translating qualitative and quantitative research into actionable business recommendations that inform innovation, portfolio strategy, pricing, brand development, commercialization, and go-to-market decisions. As a key member of the Strategy & Execution organization, this leader will build an insights-driven culture by partnering closely with Product Management, Marketing, Sales, R&D, Finance, Category Management, and Executive Leadership to identify growth opportunities and influence strategic decisions. The ideal candidate combines strong research expertise, business acumen, exceptional storytelling ability, and proven experience leading teams that transform data into competitive advantage. Key Responsibilities Insights Leadership & Strategy Develop and lead the enterprise research agenda aligned with business growth priorities and platform strategies. Establish a fact-based understanding of users, shoppers, category dynamics, competitive activity, and emerging trends. Lead the identification of critical business questions and knowledge gaps requiring research and analysis. Ensure insights activities directly support innovation, brand growth, pricing strategy, commercialization, demand generation, and customer engagement. Create a long-term roadmap that prioritizes research investments based on business impact and growth opportunities. Research & Analytics Provide oversight for all qualitative and quantitative research initiatives. Determine appropriate methodologies and research designs to address strategic business questions. Lead advanced research programs including: Segmentation Concept and innovation testing Packaging evaluation Shopper journey research Brand health tracking Price elasticity studies Customer and user experience studies Competitive benchmarking Integrate insights from internal data, syndicated sources, custom research, and secondary intelligence to create holistic business recommendations. Ensure research quality, methodological rigor, and actionable deliverables. Business Partnership & Strategy Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and functional teams. Translate complex consumer, shopper, and market information into clear business implications. Develop executive-ready insights stories that influence organizational priorities and investment decisions. Lead quarterly insights reviews and strategic learning sessions across business platforms. Advocate for the end-user and shopper perspective in innovation, portfolio planning, and commercialization discussions. Team Leadership Recruit, develop, coach, and mentor a high-performing insights team. Create clear development plans and learning opportunities for team members. Establish best practices, processes, and governance for research execution and knowledge management. Foster a culture of curiosity, continuous learning, strategic thinking, and business impact. Manage workload prioritization, resource allocation, and vendor partnerships. [ Vendor & Knowledge Management Lead strategic relationships with research suppliers and analytics partners. Evaluate and onboard research vendors to ensure access to best-in-class capabilities. Optimize research spending and ensure efficient use of budget. Build and maintain a centralized insights repository that enables access to historical learning and accelerates decision-making across the organization. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Consumer Insights, Market Research, Analytics, Statistics, Psychology, Sociology, Economics, or related field. 8+ years of progressive experience in market research, consumer insights, shopper insights, customer analytics, or related disciplines. 3+ years of people leadership experience. Expertise designing and interpreting both qualitative and quantitative research. Experience managing external research agencies and vendor partnerships. Strong strategic thinking and business acumen. Exceptional presentation and storytelling capabilities. Proven ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders. Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize multiple data sources into actionable business recommendations. Preferred Consumer Packaged Goods experience. Home Improvement, Hardware, Paint, Building Materials, or Cleaning category experience. Familiarity with innovation research, pricing research, and category management applications. Experience using modern insight platforms and advanced analytics tools. Leadership Competencies Strategic Mindset Anticipates future market opportunities and translates insights into growth strategies. Business Acumen Understands commercial drivers, customer needs, competitive dynamics, and profitability levers. Influence & Communication Creates compelling narratives that drive action and organizational alignment. Learning Agility Embraces new approaches, methodologies, technologies, and changing business conditions. Talent Development Builds and develops high-performing teams through coaching and mentorship. Cross-Functional Leadership Collaborates effectively across Product Management, Marketing, Sales, Category Management, Finance, and R&D. Accountability Delivers measurable business outcomes through disciplined execution and prioritization. Salary Target Range: $140,000 - $160,000, bonus eligible From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Rust-Oleum offers 9.5 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis. Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois Posted: 2026-09-06 23:12:15 -
Director, User and Market Insights
JOB DESCRIPTION Director, User & Market Insights Reports To: Vice President, Strategy & Execution (Insights & Category Management) Location: Vernon Hills, IL Travel: Up to 15-20% Position Summary Rust-Oleum is seeking a strategic, business-focused leader to serve as Director, User & Market Insights. This role will lead the development and execution of insight strategies that drive profitable growth across multiple product platforms, brands, channels, and customer segments. The Director will champion the voice of the user, shopper, and market across the organization, translating qualitative and quantitative research into actionable business recommendations that inform innovation, portfolio strategy, pricing, brand development, commercialization, and go-to-market decisions. As a key member of the Strategy & Execution organization, this leader will build an insights-driven culture by partnering closely with Product Management, Marketing, Sales, R&D, Finance, Category Management, and Executive Leadership to identify growth opportunities and influence strategic decisions. The ideal candidate combines strong research expertise, business acumen, exceptional storytelling ability, and proven experience leading teams that transform data into competitive advantage. Key Responsibilities Insights Leadership & Strategy Develop and lead the enterprise research agenda aligned with business growth priorities and platform strategies. Establish a fact-based understanding of users, shoppers, category dynamics, competitive activity, and emerging trends. Lead the identification of critical business questions and knowledge gaps requiring research and analysis. Ensure insights activities directly support innovation, brand growth, pricing strategy, commercialization, demand generation, and customer engagement. Create a long-term roadmap that prioritizes research investments based on business impact and growth opportunities. Research & Analytics Provide oversight for all qualitative and quantitative research initiatives. Determine appropriate methodologies and research designs to address strategic business questions. Lead advanced research programs including: Segmentation Concept and innovation testing Packaging evaluation Shopper journey research Brand health tracking Price elasticity studies Customer and user experience studies Competitive benchmarking Integrate insights from internal data, syndicated sources, custom research, and secondary intelligence to create holistic business recommendations. Ensure research quality, methodological rigor, and actionable deliverables. Business Partnership & Strategy Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and functional teams. Translate complex consumer, shopper, and market information into clear business implications. Develop executive-ready insights stories that influence organizational priorities and investment decisions. Lead quarterly insights reviews and strategic learning sessions across business platforms. Advocate for the end-user and shopper perspective in innovation, portfolio planning, and commercialization discussions. Team Leadership Recruit, develop, coach, and mentor a high-performing insights team. Create clear development plans and learning opportunities for team members. Establish best practices, processes, and governance for research execution and knowledge management. Foster a culture of curiosity, continuous learning, strategic thinking, and business impact. Manage workload prioritization, resource allocation, and vendor partnerships. [ Vendor & Knowledge Management Lead strategic relationships with research suppliers and analytics partners. Evaluate and onboard research vendors to ensure access to best-in-class capabilities. Optimize research spending and ensure efficient use of budget. Build and maintain a centralized insights repository that enables access to historical learning and accelerates decision-making across the organization. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Consumer Insights, Market Research, Analytics, Statistics, Psychology, Sociology, Economics, or related field. 8+ years of progressive experience in market research, consumer insights, shopper insights, customer analytics, or related disciplines. 3+ years of people leadership experience. Expertise designing and interpreting both qualitative and quantitative research. Experience managing external research agencies and vendor partnerships. Strong strategic thinking and business acumen. Exceptional presentation and storytelling capabilities. Proven ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders. Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize multiple data sources into actionable business recommendations. Preferred Consumer Packaged Goods experience. Home Improvement, Hardware, Paint, Building Materials, or Cleaning category experience. Familiarity with innovation research, pricing research, and category management applications. Experience using modern insight platforms and advanced analytics tools. Leadership Competencies Strategic Mindset Anticipates future market opportunities and translates insights into growth strategies. Business Acumen Understands commercial drivers, customer needs, competitive dynamics, and profitability levers. Influence & Communication Creates compelling narratives that drive action and organizational alignment. Learning Agility Embraces new approaches, methodologies, technologies, and changing business conditions. Talent Development Builds and develops high-performing teams through coaching and mentorship. Cross-Functional Leadership Collaborates effectively across Product Management, Marketing, Sales, Category Management, Finance, and R&D. Accountability Delivers measurable business outcomes through disciplined execution and prioritization. Salary Target Range: $140,000 - $160,000, bonus eligible From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Rust-Oleum offers 9.5 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis. Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois Posted: 2026-09-06 23:12:05 -
Director, User and Market Insights
JOB DESCRIPTION Director, User & Market Insights Reports To: Vice President, Strategy & Execution (Insights & Category Management) Location: Vernon Hills, IL Travel: Up to 15-20% Position Summary Rust-Oleum is seeking a strategic, business-focused leader to serve as Director, User & Market Insights. This role will lead the development and execution of insight strategies that drive profitable growth across multiple product platforms, brands, channels, and customer segments. The Director will champion the voice of the user, shopper, and market across the organization, translating qualitative and quantitative research into actionable business recommendations that inform innovation, portfolio strategy, pricing, brand development, commercialization, and go-to-market decisions. As a key member of the Strategy & Execution organization, this leader will build an insights-driven culture by partnering closely with Product Management, Marketing, Sales, R&D, Finance, Category Management, and Executive Leadership to identify growth opportunities and influence strategic decisions. The ideal candidate combines strong research expertise, business acumen, exceptional storytelling ability, and proven experience leading teams that transform data into competitive advantage. Key Responsibilities Insights Leadership & Strategy Develop and lead the enterprise research agenda aligned with business growth priorities and platform strategies. Establish a fact-based understanding of users, shoppers, category dynamics, competitive activity, and emerging trends. Lead the identification of critical business questions and knowledge gaps requiring research and analysis. Ensure insights activities directly support innovation, brand growth, pricing strategy, commercialization, demand generation, and customer engagement. Create a long-term roadmap that prioritizes research investments based on business impact and growth opportunities. Research & Analytics Provide oversight for all qualitative and quantitative research initiatives. Determine appropriate methodologies and research designs to address strategic business questions. Lead advanced research programs including: Segmentation Concept and innovation testing Packaging evaluation Shopper journey research Brand health tracking Price elasticity studies Customer and user experience studies Competitive benchmarking Integrate insights from internal data, syndicated sources, custom research, and secondary intelligence to create holistic business recommendations. Ensure research quality, methodological rigor, and actionable deliverables. Business Partnership & Strategy Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and functional teams. Translate complex consumer, shopper, and market information into clear business implications. Develop executive-ready insights stories that influence organizational priorities and investment decisions. Lead quarterly insights reviews and strategic learning sessions across business platforms. Advocate for the end-user and shopper perspective in innovation, portfolio planning, and commercialization discussions. Team Leadership Recruit, develop, coach, and mentor a high-performing insights team. Create clear development plans and learning opportunities for team members. Establish best practices, processes, and governance for research execution and knowledge management. Foster a culture of curiosity, continuous learning, strategic thinking, and business impact. Manage workload prioritization, resource allocation, and vendor partnerships. [ Vendor & Knowledge Management Lead strategic relationships with research suppliers and analytics partners. Evaluate and onboard research vendors to ensure access to best-in-class capabilities. Optimize research spending and ensure efficient use of budget. Build and maintain a centralized insights repository that enables access to historical learning and accelerates decision-making across the organization. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Consumer Insights, Market Research, Analytics, Statistics, Psychology, Sociology, Economics, or related field. 8+ years of progressive experience in market research, consumer insights, shopper insights, customer analytics, or related disciplines. 3+ years of people leadership experience. Expertise designing and interpreting both qualitative and quantitative research. Experience managing external research agencies and vendor partnerships. Strong strategic thinking and business acumen. Exceptional presentation and storytelling capabilities. Proven ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders. Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize multiple data sources into actionable business recommendations. Preferred Consumer Packaged Goods experience. Home Improvement, Hardware, Paint, Building Materials, or Cleaning category experience. Familiarity with innovation research, pricing research, and category management applications. Experience using modern insight platforms and advanced analytics tools. Leadership Competencies Strategic Mindset Anticipates future market opportunities and translates insights into growth strategies. Business Acumen Understands commercial drivers, customer needs, competitive dynamics, and profitability levers. Influence & Communication Creates compelling narratives that drive action and organizational alignment. Learning Agility Embraces new approaches, methodologies, technologies, and changing business conditions. Talent Development Builds and develops high-performing teams through coaching and mentorship. Cross-Functional Leadership Collaborates effectively across Product Management, Marketing, Sales, Category Management, Finance, and R&D. Accountability Delivers measurable business outcomes through disciplined execution and prioritization. Salary Target Range: $140,000 - $160,000, bonus eligible From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Rust-Oleum offers 9.5 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis. Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois Posted: 2026-09-06 23:12:04