Market Research Manager jobs in Toledo, OH

• Milwaukee/Oak Creek, WI
• Chicago/Deerfield, IL
• Toledo/Maumee, OH
• North Olmsted/Cleveland, OH

• Own the Connected Product Market Research category.Work with internal and external stakeholders across functions and levels to design and execute research to help them understand user needs at all stages of product development, that clarifies critical issues, and builds consensus in decision making.
• Own the design and execution of a range of complex research projects that support and direct product development, and innovation.
• Manage custom market research projects with consumers, trade and other professional audiences to support internal team needs
• Synthesize existing research along with broader knowledge and external information (e.g., market and consumer trends, secondary research, etc.) to identify actionable insights
• Be a subject-matter expert both in terms of command of research methodologies and tools as well as the ability to translate research findings.
• Manage the allocated budget for the research project or learning plan
• Participate in efforts to continuously improve research tools, methodologies and other solutions that support a best-in-class enterprise research and insights capability.
• Effectively deliver research projects that consistently results in the highest level of customer satisfaction for internal clients, while maintaining the speed and accuracy required in a dynamic environment
• Oversee vendor relationship, monitor performance, identify performance issues and suggests remedies
• Utilize Agile project management principles to prioritize work and ensure timely delivery.

• Bachelor's Degree is required; a Master's Degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of marketing research experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility is required. Experience must be inclusive of supporting product/service development and/or innovation. Strong user research expeirnce a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with a wide range of custom market research methodologies and techniques(e.g.usability testing, ethnography, discrete choice, segmentation, A/B testing, etc.)
• Skilled in online survey tools (ie.Qualtrics) and UX research tools (ie UserTesting); SPSS or equivalent analytic software a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and trouble shoot a range of issues in high-pressure situations.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills at all levels of the organization.
• Reacts positively to change, shifts gears comfortably and displays a solutions driven approach
• Ability to work cross-functionally with strong collaboration skills as well as confidently and comfortably interact with all levels of management.
• Proficient at project management including maintaining project plans, status updates, scheduling and facilitating meetings with both internal and external stakeholders.

About the Company:
Fortune Brands