Director, Consumer & Brand Insights
Overview
At Crocs, Inc., we are seeking a Director, Consumer & Brand Insights to define and lead the enterprise consumer and brand insights strategy across the Crocs and HEYDUDE portfolios.
This leader will serve as the voice of the consumer across the organization, shaping enterprise priorities, influencing senior leaders, and ensuring consumer insights are embedded in strategic decision-making across brand, product, marketing, commercial, and corporate planning.
The Director will establish and evolve a world-class consumer insights function, translating consumer understanding into actionable business strategies that drive growth, strengthen brand equity, and create competitive advantage.
What You'll Do
Shape Enterprise Strategy
Lead Consumer-Centric Decision Making
Define the Insights Agenda
Drive Business Impact
Partner with Executive Leadership
Build Organizational Capability
Anticipate Future Opportunities
Lead Research Excellence
Drive Innovation
Develop Talent & Capability
What You'll Bring to the Table
10+ years of progressive experience in consumer insights, market research, strategy, analytics, or related disciplines
Significant experience in consumer products, retail, footwear, apparel, or adjacent industries
Demonstrated success influencing senior executives and shaping enterprise-level business decisions
Experience developing and leading insights strategies that drive measurable business impact
Experience leading agencies, external research partners, and cross-functional teams
Leadership Capabilities
Strong strategic thinker with the ability to connect consumer insights to enterprise growth opportunities
Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment across complex stakeholder groups
Ability to balance long-term strategic thinking with practical business application
Strong executive communication and storytelling skills
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and lead through change
Technical Expertise
Deep expertise in consumer research methodologies, segmentation, tracking studies, analytics, and insights activation
Strong understanding of consumer behavior, brand equity measurement, and competitive intelligence
Experience leveraging data visualization and analytics tools (Tableau, Power BI, AI-enabled insights platforms, etc.)
Ability to synthesize multiple data sources into clear business recommendations