Sr. Consultant, Market Insight

Company: Lincoln Financial Group
Location: Fort Wayne
Posted on: October 19, 2020

Job Description:

About the Company Lincoln Financial Group, a Fortune 250 company with over 10,000 employees, provides advice and solutions that help empower Americans to take charge of their financial lives with confidence. Our core business areas --- Life Insurance, Annuities, Retirement Plan Services and Group Protection --- focus on supporting, preserving and enhancing over 17 million customer---s lifestyles and retirement outcomes. Headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania, Lincoln Financial Group is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE: LNC) and its affiliates. The company had $238 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2018. Ranked one of the Best Large Employers in America by Forbes magazine, Lincoln Financial Group makes a serious investment in our employees--- futures through a broad range of wealth accumulation and protection plans, health and wellness programs, and career development resources designed to help each individual reach their personal and professional goals. General Purpose of Job As the Senior Consumer Market Insights Consultant, you will serve as the subject matter expert and will be responsible for educating internal partners on important consumer trends and show the value of consumer data on all phases of business growth and strategy, including anticipating business opportunities and forecasting key trends, improving market performance, informing product development and guiding distribution, marketing and service evolution. You will design and manage research on consumers and customers in support of Lincoln---s Corporate Strategy and Innovation team, and Life and Annuity Business Units. You will lead initiatives focused on measuring and improving customers--- experiences. You will also analyze diverse industry data sets to provide a thorough quantitative understanding of consumer needs and behaviors related to the insurance purchase process. When coupled with qualitative insights, you will translate research and analysis into actionable information and knowledge to impact the strategic direction of Lincoln---s Life and Annuity Business Units. Long Description Identifies, advises and directs internal stakeholders on business issues and objectives based on a current understanding of consumers, customers, competitors and the marketplace Activates research findings and insights within business lines by consulting on the impact and implications on business decisions Advises internal stakeholders on the research agenda for assigned area(s) of responsibility Serves as a subject matter expert on cross-functional project teams who synthesizes data, interprets findings and presents well thought-out solutions/recommendations to drive business results Acts as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, working on cross functional teams within the lines of business and/or enterprise on key initiatives & projects Develops and delivers research findings leveraging data storytelling and data visualization best practices to effectively communicate research implications and impact to project teams and senior management Collaborates with internal stakeholders (e.g. Strategy Planning, Innovation, Customer Experence, Product, Operations, Sales and Marketing) and other internal/external partners to identify and communicate consumer trends Effectively communicates information to the right audiences at the right time, efficiently matching the message to the audience needs. Directs and shares technical knowledge with team members to identify and develop research plans, instruments, data analysis, market segmentation and forecasts. Builds scalable, actionable tools that enhance Lincoln---s ability to differentiate itself in the marketplace and drive growth through understanding and leveraging demographic, psychographic and attitudinal data. Builds a strong understanding of the strategic challenges facing assigned business partners and translates those into business questions Builds deep expertise on various sources of internal/external consumer information and data sources, especially pertaining to elements and characteristics relevant to consumer attitudes, behavior, financial decision-making and product preferences Leads the development and ongoing maintenance of Voice of the Customer programs Advises internal stakeholders on identified trends and provides actionable direction/recommendations to business and marketing projects. Explores multifaceted methodology options, leveraging primary research, syndicated research and secondary data to derive actionable consumer insights Proactively pursues innovative & cost-effective solutions that informs business plans, product design, consumer experiences and marketing programs Designs and directs research plans from Request-For-Proposal (RFP) to final report and presentation. Analyzes and synthesizes consumer data to provide an understanding of consumer needs, attitudes, behaviors, financial service decision- making and product preferences. Designs and applies thorough testing and quality controls throughout all project phases for assigned area(s) of responsibility. LI-W1 Other Skills and Abilities Ability to work with others in a team environment. Demonstrated ability to identify and recommend processes improvements. Demonstrated strong relationship management skills with internal clients (e.g. senior management, peers and colleagues); proven ability to develop creative and collaborative approaches. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative style. Demonstrates strong project management leadership skills including, critical ability to coordinate and balance multiple projects in a time-sensitive environment, under pressure, and meeting deadlines. Finds common ground and can gain collaboration among senior/executive management, colleagues and peers; can influence outcomes without directing or commanding. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Successfully completes regulatory and job training requirements. Education 4 Year/Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelors)_Minimum Required in Business or Marketing Experience 5 7 Years experience in market insight that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities for this position (Required ) This position may be subject to Lincoln---s Political Contribution Policy. An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln---s current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities. Any unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles submitted through our web site or to personal e-mail accounts of employees of Lincoln Financial Group are considered property of Lincoln Financial Group and are not subject to payment of agency fees.

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