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Business Context and Main Purpose of the Job :
LUX is a 1.2Billion euro brand and one of the most geographically widespread Global brands in Personal care – its global footprint spans Brazil
This role is a truly global work cope with a focus across markets that provides the opportunity for rapid learning both from a skills and competency perspective. The incumbent will support the Global LUX CMI Lead looking after the Global LUX portfolio but should be able to manage some innovation projects independently on his / her own.
- Leads / Supports in the design and execution of the Insight Workplan for Innovation / renovation / communication / MDM projects.
- Responsible for monthly Market performance reporting to the wider team, including deep dives / analysis into share movements.
- Designs and executes a consumer connection program, and strategic understanding projects.
- Manages logistical elements of the CMI role.
- Develop core skills and competencies.
Main Accountabilities
In conjunction with CMI Manager, carries out market research projectsi. Determines optimal research plan and method
ii. Conducts and co-ordinates the project with the research agency partners
iii. Manages projects within agreed budgets
iv. Able to interpret and communicate key findings / recommendations
Able to independently analyze market share movements of top cells and combine primary / secondary research to provide actionable insights for the teamHas a strong understanding of MR tools and processes but continually develops own research skills, making full use of CMI Portal, People World, CMI Guidelines tools and templates, Training opportunities, Coaching / mentoring from line managerAble to have meaningful conversations with Business Partners on Market research related queries and provide initial input / recommendationsAble to independently coach market research agency partners towards desired output without involving the line manager most of the timeManages relevant tools / dashboards as required (including People World, Discuss IOs)Keen to explore using innovative / digital new toolsGood communication skills. Can work cooperate with different functions and CMI BU teamsDirect Reports : No direct reports for this role
Key Interfaces
Marketing business partnersMR Agencies, Advertising Agencies, Digital AgenciesR&D / CTIHIVECMI BUsCritical Success Factors for the Job
I. Key Skills
Strong understanding of research techniquesStrong communication skills to be able to manage conversations with Business Partners and give initial recommendationsUnderstands categories, brands, and customers, able to grasp business issuesStrong curiosity and initiative to run deep-dive analyses into market performance resultsUnderstanding of Unilever processes and Ways of WorkingII. Relevant Experience
At least three years of work experience in Unilever CMIHas strong experience running research projects for innovations independentlySome experience with the Personal Care category is preferred.