Associate Manager, Insights

Fortune Brands • Deerfield, IL

15h • $80,000 - $115,000

About The Position

At Fortune Brands Innovations (FBIN), we are driven by a passion for innovation, craftsmanship, and delivering solutions that make everyday life better. We put the consumer at the center of everything we do—fueling growth through insights, technology, and continuous improvement. The Associate Manager, Insights for the Outdoors and Security business units will play a key role in bringing the voice of the consumer into the core businesses. This role focuses on consumer insights and customer experience research that directly influences brand, product, and go-to-market strategies. You’ll partner with cross-functional teams, contribute to research, design and analysis, and help translate insights into recommendations that drive growth for our most established businesses. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is curious, collaborative, and passionate about understanding consumers—and ready to grow their career in insights.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business, Psychology, Sociology, Economics, or related field; Master’s a plus.
• 4+ years of experience in consumer insights, market research, customer experience, or related field (corporate or agency).
• Hands-on knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
• Experience using DIY insights platforms (e.g., Qualtrics, Suzy, Zappi) preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize data into clear stories and actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills, with an eye for building visually compelling presentations.
• Collaborative mindset, curiosity, and a passion for understanding consumers.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, execution, and analysis of consumer and customer research projects (qualitative and quantitative).
• Partner with the Senior Manager, Consumer Insights, to ensure the consumer voice informs brand and CX strategies.
• Manage day-to-day aspects of projects with external research partners and vendors.
• Leverage DIY tools (e.g., Qualtrics, Suzy, Zappi) for quick-turn, agile insights.
• Synthesize data from multiple sources into clear, actionable insights and business recommendations.
• Craft clear, engaging stories from research findings that connect with cross-functional partners and influence decisions.
• Champion consumer centricity with cross-functional partners through compelling storytelling and fact-based recommendations.

Benefits

• comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs.
• robust health plans
• a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution
• product discounts
• flexible time off benefits
• adoption benefits
• We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level