Job Title:  PCP/HC Insights leader - Africa Eurasia Division

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #164570 - Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
 

​Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with Head of Insights/Analytics, Africa Eurasia, on developing the Africa Eurasia PCP/HC Insights’ team talents and capabilities on people obsession, digital/analytics and agility/experimentation

• Leads Insights and implementation of relevant research programs to answer business questions across all PCP/HC brands

• Sets the PCP/HC learning agenda, manages design and implementation of comprehensive consumer research programs to develop marketing strategies, new products and compelling brand and product communication

• Guides the team in prioritizing and conducting of research to answer questions that originate from their local Marketing teams and manage communication (before and after research is conducted, with internal partners) within budget and in a timely manner

• Proactively crafts thought-provoking presentations and meta learnings that help advise teams in the Africa Eurasia Division about relevant trends in PCP/HC or help educate stakeholders about topics of interest

• Helps persuade and influence internal teams and the customer to a different perspective through use of compelling insights and analytics that influence business decisions

• Develops and maintains positive relationships with cross-functional partners in Marketing, Customer Development, Human Resources, Finance and the advertising agency, as well as key stakeholders in Senior Management

• Collaborates with marketing partners to build oral care category strategies that are driven by consumer insight

• Working with division IBE leader and global digital teams to build roadmap, data strategy and building blocks that are required to advance digital measurement capabilities across channels and platforms

• Guiding the tools, processes and methods vital and embed capability inside the organization

Require Qualifications:

• A Bachelor Degree in Business administration, Marketing, Post Graduate Qualification would be advantageous

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Insights role and in a leading role; preferably with a Multinational FMCG company

• Exposure of other markets would be preferred

• People-Centric Brand Performance: Focus on consumer insights to develop and implement strategies that align with consumer needs and brand objectives. Champion a customer-centric approach to ensure brand relevance and growth.

• Discovery and Foresight Activities: Use foresight techniques to identify innovation opportunities and guide strategic planning, aligning with long-term vision and market trends.

• Stakeholder Collaboration and Partnership: Build and nurture intentional partnerships across diverse teams within the organization. Leverage these relationships to influence and drive data-driven business decisions.

• Agility with undefined objectives and responsibilities, ability to devise an effective solution in unstructured situations

• Good understanding of the CPG industry and retail environment.

• Previous experience in CPG Insights positions is a plus

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