Category and Channel Research Insights Manager

4 weeks ago


Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Best Buy Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Category and Channel Research Insights Manager to lead the planning, development, and execution of research that helps us understand how customers use and experience Best Buy's retail channels.

This role involves uncovering actionable insights through qualitative and quantitative research techniques, informing store experience teams, and ensuring customer experiences meet the initiatives' goals and deliver on Best Buy's strategies.

The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional partners to translate research insights, consumer behavior, and general consumer trends into compelling customer strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan, develop, and execute comprehensive research strategies that support store experience initiatives aligned to customer and business objectives.
  • Work closely with store experience teams to stay current on initiatives while infusing customer insights into their overall process.
  • Lead cross-functional efforts, including partnering with employee research to translate research findings into insights and finally into compelling strategies in collaboration with partners.
  • Synthesize complex data sets and integrate industry trends and best practices to identify clear and actionable insights.
  • Effectively communicate research results and recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Outline annual research priorities in partnership with store experience leadership, align priorities to annual budget size, and execute within budget.

Requirements:

  • 5 years of experience in marketing research, psychology research, or consumer insights.
  • 5 years of strong analytical skills with experience in both qualitative and quantitative research.
  • 5 years of experience presenting research findings in a clear and compelling way.
  • Experience working with store and channel experience teams to guide strategic decisions.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience conducting and managing both qualitative and quantitative research projects that have directly influenced store experience strategies.
  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, psychology, or related field.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Excellent communication and storytelling skills for delivering insights to different teams.

About Us:

As part of the Best Buy team, you'll help us fulfill our purpose to enrich lives through technology. We bring that to life every day by humanizing and personalizing tech solutions for every stage of life in our stores, online, and in customers' homes.

Our culture is built on deeply supporting and valuing our amazing employees who make it all possible. We're committed to being a great place to work, where you can unlock unique career possibilities. Above all, we aim to provide a place where you can bring your full, authentic self to work now and into the future.

Best Buy is an equal opportunity employer.



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