Consumer Research Specialist

Job Summary AMOREPACIFIC US Inc. would like to kindly invite a consumer research specialist to apply for a position in Americas R&I Center. This position focuses on managing various consumer research to better understand the North American market/consumer trends and consumer feedback on our products. The valuable insights gained from these studies will be applied to our marketing and sales strategies, as well as the development of innovative new products. Principal Accountabilities Initiate and oversee internal consumer and market research projects, including coordinating the logistical and technical aspects of research studies.Design and execute various consumer research studies, including focus group discussions (FGD), in-depth interviews (IDI), home usage tests (HUT), etc.Synthesize research data into insightful reports and compelling proposals that directly inform product and marketing decisions.Cultivate and maintain an active network with research partners.Attend customer research seminars, report main contents, and propose new customer research models.Continuously explore and integrate new research methodologies to stay at the forefront of consumer insights.Monitor and analyze consumer/market trends, including competitive brands' launches and consumer feedback, and generate related regular reports.Manage internal consumer research panels and utilize them to conduct consumer research. Key Expierence & Skills Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree in Science, Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Biology, Business, Marketing, Consumer or Market Research, Psychology, Statistics, or a related fieldMinimum 3 years of experience in consumer or market research, cosmetic product development, product evaluation, or a related fieldExperience designing or managing consumer studies, product testing, or cosmetic development projectsExperience in the beauty, personal care, health, food, or consumer packaged goods industry preferredExperience working with external research agencies or testing partners preferred Skill Sets Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative consumer research methodologiesUnderstanding of cosmetic product development and product evaluation processesAbility to translate business questions into appropriate research objectives and study designsStrong analytical, data interpretation, and insight-generation skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPointStrong report-writing, presentation, and verbal communication skillsWeb- and literature-based research and summarization skillsStrong project management, prioritization, and organizational skillsActive networking and relationship-building skillsCreative problem-solving and critical-thinking skills Personal Attributes Personality and principles aligned with AMOREPACIFIC's ABC SpiritProactive and collaborative approach to working with cross-functional and global teamsConfident self-starter with a high level of drive, energy, and professionalismConsumer-focused, curious, and insight-oriented mindsetSelf-motivated, responsible, diligent, and trustworthyResults-oriented, resourceful, resilient, meticulous, and hands-onStrong sense of urgency with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlinesAdaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment Company Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceHSA Employer Contributions and FSA Options401k Participation with company matching.Discount on all APUS Brands ProductsGratis Program - Gift box with top selling products, twice a yearPaid Maternity LeaveShort Term and Long Term Disability InsurancePaid Time Off: Vacation / Personal days / Sick daysCompany offered Mental Counseling for all employeesOffice-closed holidays and floating holidaysCompany sponsored eventsEducation assistant ProgramEmployee Referral Program Key Performance Indicators Non-financial Research & report deadlines.Project management & partner firm management.Satisfaction ratings of internal cross-functional departments.Competency development. Salary Range: 70k-80k/yr AMOREPACIFIC, US, INC is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We actively seek to maintain a diverse work force, and AMOREPACIFIC US, INC therefore recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or Vietnam veteran status