Job Abstract

Associate Director, Human Insights Lead – Food Business. Embedded Insights Lead is the insights integrator and key strategic advisor to the Food business. This role reports to the Food BU Studio Lead and represents the holistic view of the consumer and market. Embedded Insights Lead grows and leverages the BU Knowledge Base, works hand in hand with the Studio Lead and creative agency to lead the BU Learning Plan to 1) identify new opportunities, 2) ensure insights influence enduring strategies 3... more details

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Associate Director, Human Insights Lead – Food Business
Embedded Insights Lead is the insights integrator and key strategic advisor to the Food business. This role reports to the Food BU Studio Lead and represents the holistic view of the consumer and market. Embedded Insights Lead grows and leverages the BU Knowledge Base, works hand in hand with the Studio Lead and creative agency to lead the BU Learning Plan to 1) identify new opportunities, 2) ensure insights influence enduring strategies 3) amplify the potential of current initiatives and 4) translate ideas to creative input

The Embedded Insights Lead is also responsible for proactively addressing key business issues, managing key research priorities/plans and providing actionable recommendations that drive business results by converting insights to action. The Insights Lead will work closely with agency partners to develop robust, consumer driven marketing plans. Strong leadership skills are required as a key business partner within the organization - consistently bringing the voice of the consumer to the table, enabling effective decision making, effectively leading Clorox and agency partners, and helping to shape the future direction of the business.

In this role, you will:

Serves as Insights Lead for Food BU offering strategic input to GMs, Sales, R&D, and Marketing Studio Leadership.

• Drives growth with best-in-class insights across core business, innovation, category leadership and other key business growth drivers.
• Leads identification of consumer truths and connects Brand teams and agency partners in the development of insight driven marketing executions.
• Key contributor to all BU strategy creation and updates. 
• Manages, mines, synthesizes and grows BU’s Knowledge Base to ensure integrity and richness of insights. Continuously leverages existing and directs generation of new insights to inform business decisions.
• Develops Learning Plan in partnership with Studio Lead; Manages insights budget to ensure funding and resourcing available to deliver on business priorities.
• Directs execution of BU’s Learning Plan, orchestrating specialized resources across BU Embedded Insights, Dynamic Deployment, Shopper Insights, Insights Capabilities and external vendors.
• Develops strong cross-functional relationships and fosters integration of knowledge across the Clorox organization and agency partners.
• Connects the BU and central Insights teams, promoting two-way knowledge flow and best practices. Influences total Insights, marketing and enterprise-level capability development priorities.

What we look for:

• Business acumen - strong strategic thinker, understands business operations, has passion to play a cross-functional business role.
• Strong leadership skills - ability to develop a vision, set insights agenda and lead a team, highly influential cross-functionally. Ability to drive team culture and work with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work with agency partners to develop rich consumer insights that lead to successful marketing campaigns and initiatives
• Communication - excellent written, verbal, and persuasion skills; demonstrated ability to propose and advance ideas; known for providing concrete and actionable recommendations.
• Strong cross functional collaboration as demonstrated by ability to deliver results in a cross functional team and receive positive feedback from cross functional partners.

• 10-15 years of business experience, 7+ in marketing, advertising or insights.
• Experience in CPG/FMCG industry; Experience working with and/or for agency partners
• Strong record of partnership with senior business stakeholders across Marketing, Sales and R&D and evidence of influencing strategic business decisions/outcomes
• Proven track record of exceeding objectives and delivering on business results

Workplace type:

Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days WFH

We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.

At Clorox, we have a Culture of Inclusion. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally. This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community. Learn more about our I&D program & initiatives here.

[U.S.]Additional Information:

At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.

All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.

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