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Original Job Post

Brooks Running · 2 days ago

Director, Consumer Insights & Innovation

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director

$166K/yr - $266K/yr

12+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Bring an innovation spirit to the research process by pushing techniques and research design to the next level

Lead the development of a 3-year Strategic Roadmap for the Run-Sight Lab

Manage and mentor functional leaders overseeing qualitative research, quantitative research, program management, and design research teams

Collaborate with senior executives to build and evolve the brand-wide consumer segmentation framework

Guide and consult on Run-Sight Lab projects to ensure maximum impact for consumers and the organization

Lead the vision and strategy of internal consumer innovation bootcamps and training

Qualification

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Consumer researchConsumer insightsEnterprise-level innovationSportswearFitness industryMS Presentation toolsNew thinkingProduct lineProblem-solvingHard-workingSkilled presenterSkilled communicatorResults-orientedSelf-motivationTeamworkProfessionalism

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or a related field preferred

12+ years’ experience conducting and leading consumer research projects

7+ years management experience leading a strategy, planning, creative or consumer insights team

Experience leading or being heavily engaged in enterprise-level innovation projects or workstreams

Working knowledge of the sportswear and/or fitness industry is desired

Excellent oral and written communications skills – skilled presenter (using MS Presentation tools)

Strong analytical skills and experience

Proven ability to influence, persuade and negotiate to achieve progress toward goals – skilled communicator

Results-oriented person with the ability to balance numerous tasks and utilize all available resources with a high sense of urgency and self-motivation

Demonstrated ability to conceive/create new thinking and ideas pertaining to the consumer and the product line – skilled “product eye”

Ability to work professionally and efficiently within the team and across departments

Ability to travel at least 20% during year

Preferred

Working knowledge of the sportswear and/or fitness industry is desired

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

HSA and Employer Contribution

FSA

Family & Fertility Assistance

401K Savings Plan and Match

Employee Assistance Program

Transportation Assistance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Annual Bonus

Product Discounts

Employee Recognition

Fitness Discounts

Volunteer Benefits

Donation Benefits

Company

Brooks Running

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Brooks Running designs and manufactures high-performance running shoes, apparel, and accessories for both male and female runners. It is a sub-organization of Berkshire Hathaway.

Founded in 1914

Seattle, Washington, USA

1,001-5,000 employees

http://www.brooksrunning.com

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