Job Description

ABOUT UNILEVER: Be part of the world\'s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that strive to improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us every day. Every day, nine out of ten Indian households use our products to feel good, look good and get more out of life - giving us a unique opportunity to build a brighter future. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow and we believe in business as a force for good. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best. At HUL, we believe that every individual irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, nationality, caste, disability or marital status can bring their purpose to life. So apply to us, to unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes use your energy to make the world a better place. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we\'ll work to help you become a better you! We are looking to hire a Home Care CTI Manager in Research & Development team based in Unilever R&D Bangalore: Business Context and Main Purpose of the Job: Are you our new Consumer Insight manager, who can bring the voice of our consumers into Homecare innovation Home Care Division in Unilever is a pioneer of clean future strategy which puts consumer in centre and R&D is recognised as the engine that builds differentiating future innovations. Home Care innovation agenda is led by cutting edge science and technology. Home Care CTI team works hand in hand with Business teams to actively define and shape the clean future innovations into consumer winning mixes. For this role we are looking for a passionate and driven individual to join us in this incredible journey of creating disruptive solutions deeply rooted in consumer truth and foresight. This role requires working closely with R&D and CMI teams to shape the future of Homecare innovation by spotting the right opportunities from emerging consumer and technology trends and to generate relevant consumer insights that will guide product innovation. The incumbent would work closely with Home and Hygiene and Science &Technology R&D BG programs. Main Accountabilities : Consumer Insight champion for Science & Technology and Surface cleaners programmes, ensuring that consumer insights milestones are delivered for technologies and innovations. Partner closely with R&D, Marketing and CMI teams to work on defining the strategic insights requirement for the key technology platforms. Lead the design and execution of consumer insights programs to ensure delivery against the Consumer Insight milestones. Mine and analyse data from different sources to identify big insights that will drive the innovation opportunities for the Homecare Division. Design and manage the capabilities and infrastructure to deliver the programme, including digital tools, sensory capability, external ecosystem partners etc. Responsible for talent development and coaching of WL1 team members. Key Interfaces: R&D S&T, BG, BU teams Global Consumer Marketing Insights Global, BU Marketing CTI network External agencies/ Providers/ Experts Critical success Factors for the Job Key Skills Flair for bringing \'outside in\' by staying close to emerging consumer trends. Ability to translate consumer insights into action standards for technology and innovations. Good understanding of insight methodologies used to understand consumer behaviour and product performance. Ability to grasp simple scientific concepts and ideas. Awareness of digital approaches to research, statistical tools and predictive modelling. Excellent reasoning and analytical skills Interpersonal, presentation and communication skills with ability to work across teams and cultures Passion for learning. Relevant Experience Science or Social Science post graduate degree Minimum 3 years of work experience involving consumer research or innovations Work experience in an FMCG on consumer insight role for product innovation is highly desirable Awareness of digital visualization tools are desirable. Leadership Behaviours All Leadership behaviours are important, but the ones below are particularly relevant for the role Agility Business Acumen Consumer Love Passion for High Performance

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