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JOB DESCRIPTION
Shopper Insights Manager
Rust-Oleum is looking for a shopper insights professional to join its Shopper Insights team.
This role is based in Vernon Hills, IL.
The Shopper Insights Manager will play a key support role to the Vice President of Insights & Category Management, providing a comprehensive omnichannel understanding of shopper behavior and trends to internal departments (marketing, brand, commercialization, sales, and category management) and external retail customers.
This role will be accountable for leveraging foundational primary research, syndicated data, and consumer and macro trends and foresight to develop meaningful insights and strategic recommendations that deliver a competitive advantage for Rust-Oleum.
The Shopper Insights Manager will serve as a strong voice for brick-and-mortar and eCommerce market intelligence and shopper insights across the organization, demonstrating natural curiosity and a passion for studying shoppers, as well as effectively communicating who they are, how they behave, and why.
Responsibilities:
Develop monthly reports that include insights and opportunities based on syndicated data and secondary data sources.
Influence and drive business results by analyzing, interpreting, and communicating key shopper insights from various available data sources
Educate the internal organization on appropriate applications and limitations of available sources of consumer, shopper, and customer data
Identify business knowledge gaps, work with the in-house insights team to identify the best research methodologies, and support primary and secondary research projects across retail customer teams
Collaborate with category management, sales, consumer insights, and marketing teams to understand current business questions and emerging priorities to develop and manage customized research that provides meaningful and actionable findings
Communicate research findings to both internal teams and external customers that help make informed decisions on innovation, communication strategy, shopper marketing, category management program strategy and other business development initiatives
Build reports to focus on national and retail customer-specific analysis of: Path-to-purchase, Decision Trees, Retailer Perception, etc., with a goal of customer engagement and actionable recommendations
Manage the process for insight generation from custom research to help drive a better understanding of omnichannel shopper behavior at key retailers
Eagerness to continuously build advocacy for the shopper insights function
Qualifications
Need to Have:
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Consumer Research, Market Research, Quantitative Analysis, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, or related field
A minimum of 4-5 years of experience in a category management and/or shopper insights role, or market research experience in the consumer goods or retail vertical
Experience in at least one of the following:
Broad based experience leading quantitative and qualitative research, including online surveys, user/usability testing, focus groups, etc.
(i.e., questionnaire design, sampling, weighting, programming), report writing and presentations
Relevant experience in retail/category management, retail shelf management, or shopper insights support
Hands on experience with a full range of syndicated and custom research sources (Household Panel, shopper studies, Circana/Nielsen/Numerator, etc)
Ability to design and deploy research from the ground up and manage projects from inception to completion
Ability to work with and connect multiple data sources to drive concise and actionable insights
Thinks rationally and creatively, recognizing and testing assumptions, and moving to creative problem resolution by identifying facts, causes and issues
Exceptional communication and effective storytelling skills - verbal, written & presentation
Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
Nice to Have:
Relevant Master's degree or MBA preferred
Willingness to travel 10-25% of the time
Knowledge of shopper segmentation using behavioral, demographic, and psychographic data to inform targeting strategies
Knowledge of existing and emerging data/research suppliers
Experience in household cleaners is highly desirable
Experience working with consumer insight platformsTarget Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000, bonus eligible
From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave.
We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment.
Rust-Oleum offers 10.5 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year.
You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.
Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois
Posted: 2025-07-11 23:09:20
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Shopper Insights Manager
Rust-Oleum is looking for a shopper insights professional to join its Shopper Insights team.
This role is based in Vernon Hills, IL.
The Shopper Insights Manager will play a key support role to the Vice President of Insights & Category Management, providing a comprehensive omnichannel understanding of shopper behavior and trends to internal departments (marketing, brand, commercialization, sales, and category management) and external retail customers.
This role will be accountable for leveraging foundational primary research, syndicated data, and consumer and macro trends and foresight to develop meaningful insights and strategic recommendations that deliver a competitive advantage for Rust-Oleum.
The Shopper Insights Manager will serve as a strong voice for brick-and-mortar and eCommerce market intelligence and shopper insights across the organization, demonstrating natural curiosity and a passion for studying shoppers, as well as effectively communicating who they are, how they behave, and why.
Responsibilities:
Develop monthly reports that include insights and opportunities based on syndicated data and secondary data sources.
Influence and drive business results by analyzing, interpreting, and communicating key shopper insights from various available data sources
Educate the internal organization on appropriate applications and limitations of available sources of consumer, shopper, and customer data
Identify business knowledge gaps, work with the in-house insights team to identify the best research methodologies, and support primary and secondary research projects across retail customer teams
Collaborate with category management, sales, consumer insights, and marketing teams to understand current business questions and emerging priorities to develop and manage customized research that provides meaningful and actionable findings
Communicate research findings to both internal teams and external customers that help make informed decisions on innovation, communication strategy, shopper marketing, category management program strategy and other business development initiatives
Build reports to focus on national and retail customer-specific analysis of: Path-to-purchase, Decision Trees, Retailer Perception, etc., with a goal of customer engagement and actionable recommendations
Manage the process for insight generation from custom research to help drive a better understanding of omnichannel shopper behavior at key retailers
Eagerness to continuously build advocacy for the shopper insights function
Qualifications
Need to Have:
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Consumer Research, Market Research, Quantitative Analysis, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, or related field
A minimum of 4-5 years of experience in a category management and/or shopper insights role, or market research experience in the consumer goods or retail vertical
Experience in at least one of the following:
Broad based experience leading quantitative and qualitative research, including online surveys, user/usability testing, focus groups, etc.
(i.e., questionnaire design, sampling, weighting, programming), report writing and presentations
Relevant experience in retail/category management, retail shelf management, or shopper insights support
Hands on experience with a full range of syndicated and custom research sources (Household Panel, shopper studies, Circana/Nielsen/Numerator, etc)
Ability to design and deploy research from the ground up and manage projects from inception to completion
Ability to work with and connect multiple data sources to drive concise and actionable insights
Thinks rationally and creatively, recognizing and testing assumptions, and moving to creative problem resolution by identifying facts, causes and issues
Exceptional communication and effective storytelling skills - verbal, written & presentation
Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
Nice to Have:
Relevant Master's degree or MBA preferred
Willingness to travel 10-25% of the time
Knowledge of shopper segmentation using behavioral, demographic, and psychographic data to inform targeting strategies
Knowledge of existing and emerging data/research suppliers
Experience in household cleaners is highly desirable
Experience working with consumer insight platformsTarget Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000, bonus eligible
From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave.
We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment.
Rust-Oleum offers 10.5 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year.
You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.
Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois
Posted: 2025-07-11 15:10:44
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Senior Backend Developer - DevOps/AWS - Bolton
One day per week onsite
Outside IR35 £400-450
A Senior Backend Developer is needed for a client based in Bolton.
The client is looking for an individual to assume responsibility for backend development and infrastructure of their in-house ERP/WMS/MRP platform.
This position requires hands-on experience in both Laravel and cloud DevOps, with duties including management of backend development, platform architecture, and AWS infrastructure.
The role also involves mentoring a team and collaborating with the project manager, stakeholders, and QA personnel.
The responsibilities will directly affect the performance, scalability, and functionality of the platform used in manufacturing, logistics, and eCommerce.
Key skills and responsibilities,
Led the development and architectural design of a custom Laravel-based ERP/WMS/MRP platform.
Delivered key features such as inventory tracking, MRP automation, barcode fulfilment, and eCommerce integrations.
Optimised MySQL database performance and implemented queue-based workflows using Redis and RabbitMQ.
Managed AWS infrastructure, including EC2, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, along with CI/CD pipelines utilising GitHub Actions and Jenkins.
Deployed and maintained environments with Docker and Kubernetes.
Collaborated with leadership and operational teams to ensure system enhancements align with business strategy.
Mentored developers, facilitating agile delivery practices, conducting code reviews, and contributing to roadmap planning.
Frameworks: Laravel, Livewire, Blade, Vue.js
Languages: PHP 8.2+, Node.js 17+, HTML, Bootstrap 4
Databases: MySQL (schema design, indexing, optimisation)
Cloud Providers: AWS (primary), Google Cloud, Azure
Extensive expertise in Laravel and PHP, with advanced DevOps experience across CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and Git workflows.
In-depth AWS knowledge, covering EC2, RDS, S3, and CloudWatch services.
Advanced proficiency in MySQL for schema design and performance tuning.
Skilled in API development, microservices architecture, and messaging queue implementation.
Strong understanding of supply chain systems and barcode-driven processes.
Proven background in building secure, multi-tenant SaaS platforms.
Interested?! Send your up-to-date CV to Dean Sadler-Parkes at Crimson for review
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Type: Contract Location: Bolton, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £400 - £450 per day
Posted: 2025-07-09 12:09:15
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Senior Product Manager - Consumer Cleaners Segment
Location: Vernon Hills, IL
Department: Rust-Oleum US Product Management
Reports To: Director, Product Management - Cleaners
Direct Reports/Manages others: Yes Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry.
We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints, durable industrial roof repair coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all.
Now, as we look to the future, our Cleaners platform is a top priority.
We are adding to our team to support our growth ambitions for our core household cleaning brands: Mean Green, Krud Kutter, Concrobium and Moldex.
This role provides the opportunity to drive assigned brands in the consumer cleaning segment.
Job Purpose
Are you a passionate brand builder? A consumer-centric marketer with an entrepreneurial spirit who is energized by creativity? This is the role for you.
You will manage a strategic digital-first brand and use consumer insights, category/competitive data, and business analytics to craft and implement breakthrough marketing initiatives that create a competitive brand advantage and supports the company's strategic and financial objectives.
This position will develop brand strategy, new product innovation roadmaps, approve marketing communications, creative, and content.
This position is part of the Cleaners platform and reports to Director, Product Management.
Responsibilities
Subject Matter Expertise
Deep understanding of the consumer, category, product and emerging trends within household cleaners Experience with EPA registered products a plus Familiarity with eCommerce and online merchandising a plus
Brand Branding & Go-To-Market Strategy
Drive commercialization and brand activation efforts working with cross-functional departments, including Communications and Trade.
Partner with Insights team on market research and Category Management, available category reports to monitor competitive activity Partner with Strategic Communications & Demand Generation to develop brand-building, digital-first marketing campaigns Work closely with Sales team to align customer strategies Work closely with platform Digital Hub on Social Strategy to build assigned brand
Product Portfolio Management & New Product Development
Assist with developing assigned portions of the annual Marketing Plan, Long-Term Plan, Operating Plan and Growth & Strategy presentation. Own current brand performance and actionable 1-3 year business plan Own the P&L of designated platform, balancing cost and growth opportunities to achieve profitability and growth targets. Manage product line performance analysis, trends, insights and feedback to identify opportunities to promote and grow a winning brand portfolio Build business cases including market opportunity, investments, profitability and growth projections Manage new product launches through stage gate process Collaborate with the Pricing team to create and maintain the pricing strategy for the product, aiming at maximizing profitability while staying market competitive Lead insight-driven innovation to improve product range, collaborating with R&D, Operations, Sales, etc to ensure alignment with the brand strategy
Qualifications
Education: 4-year BS degree in business or engineering, with an MBA degree an advantage
Experience: 10+ years of experience in brand management with product management experience in innovation/new product development; 5+ years of which spent in Cleaners category
Team Management: 5+ years of managing direct reports
A successful track record of driving profitable growth
Analytic and strategic thinking, with ability to digest complex information and make data-driven decisions
Strong financial acumen to analyze multiple aspects of product line performance, can successfully budget and forecast, and understand cost implications of decisions
Ability to influence both formally and informally across functions
Creative thinking and solution-oriented mindset
Strong prioritization skills, and good judgment managing time against competing demands
Empathy and good listening skills to understand audience and consumer needs
Effective verbal communication and presentation skills: clear and concise writing, executive presence and can convey important or critical messages with the desired effect
Proactive collaboration with others: able to build commitment, foster open dialogue, and supports diversity and input from all team members
Integrity, commitment, moral courage, and values-driven behavior
Ability to adapt to change and anticipate future needs
Can-do attitude and the desire to go above and beyond Salary Range: $115,000 - $150,0000, bonus eligible
From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave.
We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment.
Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service.
Rust-Oleum offers 9.5 paid holidays and two floating holidays per year.
You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis. Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois
Posted: 2025-07-09 07:09:55
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Senior Product Manager - Consumer Cleaners Segment
Location: Vernon Hills, IL
Department: Rust-Oleum US Product Management
Reports To: Director, Product Management - Cleaners
Direct Reports/Manages others: Yes Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry.
We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints, durable industrial roof repair coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all.
Now, as we look to the future, our Cleaners platform is a top priority.
We are adding to our team to support our growth ambitions for our core household cleaning brands: Mean Green, Krud Kutter, Concrobium and Moldex.
This role provides the opportunity to drive assigned brands in the consumer cleaning segment.
Job Purpose
Are you a passionate brand builder? A consumer-centric marketer with an entrepreneurial spirit who is energized by creativity? This is the role for you.
You will manage a strategic digital-first brand and use consumer insights, category/competitive data, and business analytics to craft and implement breakthrough marketing initiatives that create a competitive brand advantage and supports the company's strategic and financial objectives.
This position will develop brand strategy, new product innovation roadmaps, approve marketing communications, creative, and content.
This position is part of the Cleaners platform and reports to Director, Product Management.
Responsibilities
Subject Matter Expertise
Deep understanding of the consumer, category, product and emerging trends within household cleaners Experience with EPA registered products a plus Familiarity with eCommerce and online merchandising a plus
Brand Branding & Go-To-Market Strategy
Drive commercialization and brand activation efforts working with cross-functional departments, including Communications and Trade.
Partner with Insights team on market research and Category Management, available category reports to monitor competitive activity Partner with Strategic Communications & Demand Generation to develop brand-building, digital-first marketing campaigns Work closely with Sales team to align customer strategies Work closely with platform Digital Hub on Social Strategy to build assigned brand
Product Portfolio Management & New Product Development
Assist with developing assigned portions of the annual Marketing Plan, Long-Term Plan, Operating Plan and Growth & Strategy presentation. Own current brand performance and actionable 1-3 year business plan Own the P&L of designated platform, balancing cost and growth opportunities to achieve profitability and growth targets. Manage product line performance analysis, trends, insights and feedback to identify opportunities to promote and grow a winning brand portfolio Build business cases including market opportunity, investments, profitability and growth projections Manage new product launches through stage gate process Collaborate with the Pricing team to create and maintain the pricing strategy for the product, aiming at maximizing profitability while staying market competitive Lead insight-driven innovation to improve product range, collaborating with R&D, Operations, Sales, etc to ensure alignment with the brand strategy
Qualifications
Education: 4-year BS degree in business or engineering, with an MBA degree an advantage
Experience: 10+ years of experience in brand management with product management experience in innovation/new product development; 5+ years of which spent in Cleaners category
Team Management: 5+ years of managing direct reports
A successful track record of driving profitable growth
Analytic and strategic thinking, with ability to digest complex information and make data-driven decisions
Strong financial acumen to analyze multiple aspects of product line performance, can successfully budget and forecast, and understand cost implications of decisions
Ability to influence both formally and informally across functions
Creative thinking and solution-oriented mindset
Strong prioritization skills, and good judgment managing time against competing demands
Empathy and good listening skills to understand audience and consumer needs
Effective verbal communication and presentation skills: clear and concise writing, executive presence and can convey important or critical messages with the desired effect
Proactive collaboration with others: able to build commitment, foster open dialogue, and supports diversity and input from all team members
Integrity, commitment, moral courage, and values-driven behavior
Ability to adapt to change and anticipate future needs
Can-do attitude and the desire to go above and beyond Salary Range: $115,000 - $150,0000, bonus eligible
From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave.
We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment.
Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service.
Rust-Oleum offers 9.5 paid holidays and two floating holidays per year.
You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis. Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois
Posted: 2025-07-09 07:09:50
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Individual Giving and Fundraising Manager Location: Sheffield/Hybrid Working (1 day per week on site) Salary: £40,000 per annum depending on experience Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
An exciting, newly created role for a fundraising professional to make their mark.
A well-established, self-funding animal welfare charity based in Sheffield is looking for an experienced and motivated Individual Giving and Fundraising Manager to join its growing team.
This is a newly created role, offering the unique opportunity to shape and deliver innovative fundraising strategies that will directly support the charity's vital work with animals in need.
The charity is entering an exciting new phase of development, with ambitious plans to expand its reach and impact across the local community.
This role will play a key part in driving income growth and strengthening donor engagement.
About the role:
You'll be responsible for developing and delivering digital and community fundraising campaigns, managing donor relationships, organising events and increasing income through innovative individual giving strategies.
You'll also have a key role in identifying new fundraising opportunities and ensuring long-term supporter engagement.
What we're looking for:
Proven Experience in Fundraising: Demonstrated experience in fundraising within the charity sector, including donor cultivation, event management, and securing grants
Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to engage with donors, write compelling proposals, and communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders
Project Management Skills: Experience in planning and executing fundraising campaigns and events
Knowledge of the Charity Sector: Understanding of fundraising regulations, compliance issues, and trends in the charitable sector
Financial Acumen: Ability to manage budgets, monitor expenses, and report on financial outcomes
Self-Motivation and Target-Driven: Ability to work independently, take initiative, and work towards specific fundraising targets
Strong Networking Skills: Ability to build and maintain relationships with donors, supporters, and other stakeholders in the charity sector
Please note a full UK driving Licence is essential for this role
Why join us?
A newly created role you can truly make your own
Supportive, passionate team and flexible working options
A chance to play a key role in a growing and ambitious local charity
Apply now and help shape the future of fundraising at this amazing charity!
By applying for this role, you are consenting for C2 Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations.
To view other great vacancies at C2 Recruitment, please visit our website or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities in:
Buying & Merchandising and Ecommerce | Charity & Non Profit | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Hospitality, Catering & Leisure | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Office & Administration | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade and Luxury Operations | Senior Appointments & Executive | Sales & FMCG | Supply Chain & Logistics & Warehouse | Manufacturing & Engineering
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Type: Permanent Location: Sheffield, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £40000 per annum + Great Benefits
Posted: 2025-06-18 09:57:42
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Shopper Insights Manager
Rust-Oleum is looking for a shopper insights professional to join its Shopper Insights team.
This role is based in Vernon Hills, IL.
The Shopper Insights Manager will play a key support role to the Vice President of Insights & Category Management, providing a comprehensive omnichannel understanding of shopper behavior and trends to internal departments (marketing, brand, commercialization, sales, and category management) and external retail customers.
This role will be accountable for leveraging foundational primary research, syndicated data, and consumer and macro trends and foresight to develop meaningful insights and strategic recommendations that deliver a competitive advantage for Rust-Oleum.
The Shopper Insights Manager will serve as a strong voice for brick-and-mortar and eCommerce market intelligence and shopper insights across the organization, demonstrating natural curiosity and a passion for studying shoppers, as well as effectively communicating who they are, how they behave, and why.
Responsibilities:
Develop monthly reports that include insights and opportunities based on syndicated data and secondary data sources.
Influence and drive business results by analyzing, interpreting, and communicating key shopper insights from various available data sources
Educate the internal organization on appropriate applications and limitations of available sources of consumer, shopper, and customer data
Identify business knowledge gaps, work with the in-house insights team to identify the best research methodologies, and support primary and secondary research projects across retail customer teams
Collaborate with category management, sales, consumer insights, and marketing teams to understand current business questions and emerging priorities to develop and manage customized research that provides meaningful and actionable findings
Communicate research findings to both internal teams and external customers that help make informed decisions on innovation, communication strategy, shopper marketing, category management program strategy and other business development initiatives
Build reports to focus on national and retail customer-specific analysis of: Path-to-purchase, Decision Trees, Retailer Perception, etc., with a goal of customer engagement and actionable recommendations
Manage the process for insight generation from custom research to help drive a better understanding of omnichannel shopper behavior at key retailers
Eagerness to continuously build advocacy for the shopper insights function
Qualifications
Need to Have:
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Consumer Research, Market Research, Quantitative Analysis, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, or related field
A minimum of 4-5 years of experience in a category management and/or shopper insights role, or market research experience in the consumer goods or retail vertical
Experience in at least one of the following:
Broad based experience leading quantitative and qualitative research, including online surveys, user/usability testing, focus groups, etc.
(i.e., questionnaire design, sampling, weighting, programming), report writing and presentations
Relevant experience in retail/category management, retail shelf management, or shopper insights support
Hands on experience with a full range of syndicated and custom research sources (Household Panel, shopper studies, Circana/Nielsen/Numerator, etc)
Ability to design and deploy research from the ground up and manage projects from inception to completion
Ability to work with and connect multiple data sources to drive concise and actionable insights
Thinks rationally and creatively, recognizing and testing assumptions, and moving to creative problem resolution by identifying facts, causes and issues
Exceptional communication and effective storytelling skills - verbal, written & presentation
Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
Nice to Have:
Relevant Master's degree or MBA preferred
Willingness to travel 10-25% of the time
Knowledge of shopper segmentation using behavioral, demographic, and psychographic data to inform targeting strategies
Knowledge of existing and emerging data/research suppliers
Experience in household cleaners is highly desirable
Experience working with consumer insight platformsTarget Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000, bonus eligible
From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave.
We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment.
Rust-Oleum offers 10.5 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year.
You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.
Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois
Posted: 2025-06-11 15:10:45
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Shopper Insights Manager
Rust-Oleum is looking for a shopper insights professional to join its Shopper Insights team.
This role is based in Vernon Hills, IL.
The Shopper Insights Manager will play a key support role to the Vice President of Insights & Category Management, providing a comprehensive omnichannel understanding of shopper behavior and trends to internal departments (marketing, brand, commercialization, sales, and category management) and external retail customers.
This role will be accountable for leveraging foundational primary research, syndicated data, and consumer and macro trends and foresight to develop meaningful insights and strategic recommendations that deliver a competitive advantage for Rust-Oleum.
The Shopper Insights Manager will serve as a strong voice for brick-and-mortar and eCommerce market intelligence and shopper insights across the organization, demonstrating natural curiosity and a passion for studying shoppers, as well as effectively communicating who they are, how they behave, and why.
Responsibilities:
Develop monthly reports that include insights and opportunities based on syndicated data and secondary data sources.
Influence and drive business results by analyzing, interpreting, and communicating key shopper insights from various available data sources
Educate the internal organization on appropriate applications and limitations of available sources of consumer, shopper, and customer data
Identify business knowledge gaps, work with the in-house insights team to identify the best research methodologies, and support primary and secondary research projects across retail customer teams
Collaborate with category management, sales, consumer insights, and marketing teams to understand current business questions and emerging priorities to develop and manage customized research that provides meaningful and actionable findings
Communicate research findings to both internal teams and external customers that help make informed decisions on innovation, communication strategy, shopper marketing, category management program strategy and other business development initiatives
Build reports to focus on national and retail customer-specific analysis of: Path-to-purchase, Decision Trees, Retailer Perception, etc., with a goal of customer engagement and actionable recommendations
Manage the process for insight generation from custom research to help drive a better understanding of omnichannel shopper behavior at key retailers
Eagerness to continuously build advocacy for the shopper insights function
Qualifications
Need to Have:
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Consumer Research, Market Research, Quantitative Analysis, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, or related field
A minimum of 4-5 years of experience in a category management and/or shopper insights role, or market research experience in the consumer goods or retail vertical
Experience in at least one of the following:
Broad based experience leading quantitative and qualitative research, including online surveys, user/usability testing, focus groups, etc.
(i.e., questionnaire design, sampling, weighting, programming), report writing and presentations
Relevant experience in retail/category management, retail shelf management, or shopper insights support
Hands on experience with a full range of syndicated and custom research sources (Household Panel, shopper studies, Circana/Nielsen/Numerator, etc)
Ability to design and deploy research from the ground up and manage projects from inception to completion
Ability to work with and connect multiple data sources to drive concise and actionable insights
Thinks rationally and creatively, recognizing and testing assumptions, and moving to creative problem resolution by identifying facts, causes and issues
Exceptional communication and effective storytelling skills - verbal, written & presentation
Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
Nice to Have:
Relevant Master's degree or MBA preferred
Willingness to travel 10-25% of the time
Knowledge of shopper segmentation using behavioral, demographic, and psychographic data to inform targeting strategies
Knowledge of existing and emerging data/research suppliers
Experience in household cleaners is highly desirable
Experience working with consumer insight platformsTarget Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000, bonus eligible
From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave.
We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment.
Rust-Oleum offers 10.5 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year.
You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.
Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois
Posted: 2025-06-11 15:10:24
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Senior Product Manager - Consumer Cleaners Segment
Location: Vernon Hills, IL
Department: Rust-Oleum US Product Management
Reports To: Director, Product Management - Cleaners
Direct Reports/Manages others: Yes Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry.
We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints, durable industrial roof repair coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all.
Now, as we look to the future, our Cleaners platform is a top priority.
We are adding to our team to support our growth ambitions for our core household cleaning brands: Mean Green, Krud Kutter, Concrobium and Moldex.
This role provides the opportunity to drive assigned brands in the consumer cleaning segment.
Job Purpose
Are you a passionate brand builder? A consumer-centric marketer with an entrepreneurial spirit who is energized by creativity? This is the role for you.
You will manage a strategic digital-first brand and use consumer insights, category/competitive data, and business analytics to craft and implement breakthrough marketing initiatives that create a competitive brand advantage and supports the company's strategic and financial objectives.
This position will develop brand strategy, new product innovation roadmaps, approve marketing communications, creative, and content.
This position is part of the Cleaners platform and reports to Director, Product Management.
Responsibilities
Subject Matter Expertise
Deep understanding of the consumer, category, product and emerging trends within household cleaners Experience with EPA registered products a plus Familiarity with eCommerce and online merchandising a plus
Brand Branding & Go-To-Market Strategy
Drive commercialization and brand activation efforts working with cross-functional departments, including Communications and Trade.
Partner with Insights team on market research and Category Management, available category reports to monitor competitive activity Partner with Strategic Communications & Demand Generation to develop brand-building, digital-first marketing campaigns Work closely with Sales team to align customer strategies Work closely with platform Digital Hub on Social Strategy to build assigned brand
Product Portfolio Management & New Product Development
Assist with developing assigned portions of the annual Marketing Plan, Long-Term Plan, Operating Plan and Growth & Strategy presentation. Own current brand performance and actionable 1-3 year business plan Own the P&L of designated platform, balancing cost and growth opportunities to achieve profitability and growth targets. Manage product line performance analysis, trends, insights and feedback to identify opportunities to promote and grow a winning brand portfolio Build business cases including market opportunity, investments, profitability and growth projections Manage new product launches through stage gate process Collaborate with the Pricing team to create and maintain the pricing strategy for the product, aiming at maximizing profitability while staying market competitive Lead insight-driven innovation to improve product range, collaborating with R&D, Operations, Sales, etc to ensure alignment with the brand strategy
Qualifications
Education: 4-year BS degree in business or engineering, with an MBA degree an advantage
Experience: 10+ years of experience in brand management with product management experience in innovation/new product development; 5+ years of which spent in Cleaners category
Team Management: 5+ years of managing direct reports
A successful track record of driving profitable growth
Analytic and strategic thinking, with ability to digest complex information and make data-driven decisions
Strong financial acumen to analyze multiple aspects of product line performance, can successfully budget and forecast, and understand cost implications of decisions
Ability to influence both formally and informally across functions
Creative thinking and solution-oriented mindset
Strong prioritization skills, and good judgment managing time against competing demands
Empathy and good listening skills to understand audience and consumer needs
Effective verbal communication and presentation skills: clear and concise writing, executive presence and can convey important or critical messages with the desired effect
Proactive collaboration with others: able to build commitment, foster open dialogue, and supports diversity and input from all team members
Integrity, commitment, moral courage, and values-driven behavior
Ability to adapt to change and anticipate future needs
Can-do attitude and the desire to go above and beyond Salary Range: $115,000 - $150,0000, bonus eligible
From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave.
We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment.
Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service.
Rust-Oleum offers 9.5 paid holidays and two floating holidays per year.
You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis. Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois
Posted: 2025-06-09 07:09:03
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Senior Product Manager - Consumer Cleaners Segment
Location: Vernon Hills, IL
Department: Rust-Oleum US Product Management
Reports To: Director, Product Management - Cleaners
Direct Reports/Manages others: Yes Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry.
We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints, durable industrial roof repair coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all.
Now, as we look to the future, our Cleaners platform is a top priority.
We are adding to our team to support our growth ambitions for our core household cleaning brands: Mean Green, Krud Kutter, Concrobium and Moldex.
This role provides the opportunity to drive assigned brands in the consumer cleaning segment.
Job Purpose
Are you a passionate brand builder? A consumer-centric marketer with an entrepreneurial spirit who is energized by creativity? This is the role for you.
You will manage a strategic digital-first brand and use consumer insights, category/competitive data, and business analytics to craft and implement breakthrough marketing initiatives that create a competitive brand advantage and supports the company's strategic and financial objectives.
This position will develop brand strategy, new product innovation roadmaps, approve marketing communications, creative, and content.
This position is part of the Cleaners platform and reports to Director, Product Management.
Responsibilities
Subject Matter Expertise
Deep understanding of the consumer, category, product and emerging trends within household cleaners Experience with EPA registered products a plus Familiarity with eCommerce and online merchandising a plus
Brand Branding & Go-To-Market Strategy
Drive commercialization and brand activation efforts working with cross-functional departments, including Communications and Trade.
Partner with Insights team on market research and Category Management, available category reports to monitor competitive activity Partner with Strategic Communications & Demand Generation to develop brand-building, digital-first marketing campaigns Work closely with Sales team to align customer strategies Work closely with platform Digital Hub on Social Strategy to build assigned brand
Product Portfolio Management & New Product Development
Assist with developing assigned portions of the annual Marketing Plan, Long-Term Plan, Operating Plan and Growth & Strategy presentation. Own current brand performance and actionable 1-3 year business plan Own the P&L of designated platform, balancing cost and growth opportunities to achieve profitability and growth targets. Manage product line performance analysis, trends, insights and feedback to identify opportunities to promote and grow a winning brand portfolio Build business cases including market opportunity, investments, profitability and growth projections Manage new product launches through stage gate process Collaborate with the Pricing team to create and maintain the pricing strategy for the product, aiming at maximizing profitability while staying market competitive Lead insight-driven innovation to improve product range, collaborating with R&D, Operations, Sales, etc to ensure alignment with the brand strategy
Qualifications
Education: 4-year BS degree in business or engineering, with an MBA degree an advantage
Experience: 10+ years of experience in brand management with product management experience in innovation/new product development; 5+ years of which spent in Cleaners category
Team Management: 5+ years of managing direct reports
A successful track record of driving profitable growth
Analytic and strategic thinking, with ability to digest complex information and make data-driven decisions
Strong financial acumen to analyze multiple aspects of product line performance, can successfully budget and forecast, and understand cost implications of decisions
Ability to influence both formally and informally across functions
Creative thinking and solution-oriented mindset
Strong prioritization skills, and good judgment managing time against competing demands
Empathy and good listening skills to understand audience and consumer needs
Effective verbal communication and presentation skills: clear and concise writing, executive presence and can convey important or critical messages with the desired effect
Proactive collaboration with others: able to build commitment, foster open dialogue, and supports diversity and input from all team members
Integrity, commitment, moral courage, and values-driven behavior
Ability to adapt to change and anticipate future needs
Can-do attitude and the desire to go above and beyond Salary Range: $115,000 - $150,0000, bonus eligible
From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave.
We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment.
Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service.
Rust-Oleum offers 9.5 paid holidays and two floating holidays per year.
You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis. Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois
Posted: 2025-06-09 07:09:00
