Associate Director, Customer and Product Insights – Driving Business Success through Data-Driven Insights at arenaflex

At arenaflex, we're dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences and innovative products that set us apart in the market. As a key member of our team, the Associate Director of Customer and Product Insights will play a pivotal role in shaping our business strategy by providing actionable insights that inform our decision-making processes. If you're a seasoned insights professional with a passion for driving business growth through data-driven insights, we want to hear from you.

About arenaflex

arenaflex is a leading provider of innovative solutions and services that empower individuals and businesses to thrive in an ever-changing world. Our commitment to excellence, customer satisfaction, and employee development has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner in the industry. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a talented group of professionals who share your passion for innovation and customer-centricity.

Job Summary

The Associate Director of Customer and Product Insights will lead our customer and product research and insights function, driving business decisions that maintain a competitive edge through best-in-class value propositions and experiences. This role requires collaboration across brand and product teams, managing a team of insights professionals, and ensuring high-quality research methodologies are employed to inform strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities

As the Associate Director of Customer and Product Insights, you will be responsible for:

• Defining and Prioritizing Research Roadmap: Proactively develop and prioritize the research roadmap across brand and product teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market trends.
• Leading and Developing a High-Performing Team: Manage, mentor, and coach direct reports focused on specific work streams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Conducting Hands-On Research and Storytelling: Conduct hands-on research and storytelling during team growth stages as needed, ensuring that insights are actionable and compelling.
• Setting Research Rigor and Insights Storytelling Standards: Set a high bar for research rigor and insights storytelling, ensuring that our research is of the highest quality and informs business decisions.
• Overseeing Vendor Partnerships: Oversee vendor partnerships to leverage quality research methods and manage budgets efficiently, ensuring that our research is cost-effective and delivers value.
• Collaborating with Marketing Insights Leads: Collaborate with Marketing Insights leads to build an integrated understanding of customers and market dynamics, ensuring that our marketing efforts are informed by data-driven insights.
• Forging Relationships with Adjacent Teams: Forge relationships with adjacent insight, analytics, and intelligence teams to enhance market understanding and inform business decisions.
• Representing Customer Insights in Leadership Forums: Represent customer insights in leadership forums to inform decision-making and action planning, ensuring that customer needs are at the forefront of our business strategy.
• Overseeing Team Performance and Professional Development: Oversee team performance and professional development, providing feedback and coaching to ensure that our team is equipped to deliver exceptional results.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience: A bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience in a related field.
• Eight or More Years of Relevant Experience: Eight or more years of relevant experience in Marketing, Customer Experience, or User Experience research.
• Experience Designing Research Programs: Experience designing qualitative and quantitative research programs to address business needs.
• Advanced Quantitative Methodologies: Strong command of advanced quantitative methodologies such as maxdiff, conjoint, segmentation, and cluster analysis.
• Qualitative Research Methods: Experience with qualitative research methods like focus groups, in-depth interviews, and ethnography.
• Data Synthesis and Insights: Ability to synthesize data from multiple sources into actionable insights and recommendations.

Nice-to-Haves

While not required, the following skills and experiences would be beneficial:

• Team Management Experience: Four or more years of experience managing a team of three or more people.
• Value Proposition Development: Experience providing insights for value proposition development.
• Secondary Data and Trends: Experience leveraging secondary data and trends to inform business scenarios.
• Presenting Insights: Ability to present insights compellingly and establish rapport with Senior Leadership.
• Consumer or Business Space Marketing: Experience in consumer or business space marketing, CX, or UX research.
• Consultative Skills and Business Acumen: Demonstrated effective consultative skills and business acumen in the telecom industry.

Benefits

As a member of our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health and Wellness Benefits: Comprehensive health and wellness benefits to support your physical and mental well-being.
• Short-Term Incentives: Short-term incentives to recognize and reward your contributions to our business.
• 401(k) Savings Plan: A 401(k) savings plan to help you plan for your future.
• Stock Incentive Programs: Stock incentive programs to align your interests with our business goals.
• Paid Time Off: Paid time off to recharge and pursue your passions.
• Parental Leave: Generous parental leave policies to support your family.
• Adoption Assistance: Adoption assistance to help you build your family.
• Tuition Assistance: Tuition assistance to support your ongoing education and career development.

How to Apply

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