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Lead Analyst, Consumer Insights

Southwire Company · Carrollton, GA · 2 wk ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time

Job Summary

The Lead Analyst, Consumer Insights is responsible for obtaining and translating contractor, distributor, and end-user data into actionable insights that drive product innovation, go-to-market strategy, and business growth within the Electrical Products portfolio. This role serves as the voice of the customer, enabling data-driven decisions across product development, marketing, and commercial execution.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and execute quantitative and qualitative research (surveys, jobsite interviews, field observations, product field testing, VOC programs)

  • Analyze contractor behavior, buying patterns, and unmet needs across electrical categories

  • Develop actionable insights on product usage, installation pain points, and productivity drivers

  • Build segmentation models (contractor type, application, channel, jobsite needs)

  • Partner with Product Management and Engineering to embed customer insights into NPI pipeline

  • Translate insights into product requirements, feature prioritization, and value propositions

  • Identify whitespace opportunities for new products and adjacent category expansion

  • Analyze competitor products, channel strategies, and share shifts

  • Convert complex data into clear, concise insights and recommendations

  • Establish best practices for insights methodologies and data integrity

Required Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Specialized Degree: Marketing, Market Research, Business Analytics, Product Management, Engineering, Communications, Psychology, Sociology, or related field
  • 8-11 Years Experience
  • Field(s) of Expertise: Consumer insights, market research, VOC strategy, product marketing, commercial analytics, or related field supporting industrial, contractor, or manufacturing markets.
  • Consumer research, contractor/distribution channels, commercial or residential construction markets, B2B product insights, or industrial/manufacturing environment

Preferred Education & Experience

  • Master's degree
  • Specialized Degree: Marketing Research, Business Analytics, Market Intelligence, Product Management, Engineering, Psychology, Sociology, or related field
  • 12-14 Years Experience
  • Field(s) of Expertise: Consumer insights, market research, product strategy, or commercial analytics
  • Electrical products, construction products, industrial manufacturing, contractor research, channel marketing, or B2B customer insights

Competencies

  • Skills

Benefits We Offer

  • 401k with Matching
  • Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • Long & Short-Term Disability
  • Supplemental Insurance Plans
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Programs
  • Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
  • Parental Leave
  • & More

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