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      <Title>Director, Business Insights</Title>
      <Description><![CDATA[<p>At Valvoline Global Operations, we&#39;re proud to be The Original Motor Oil. We&#39;re a global organisation with a rich history, and we&#39;re committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future.</p>
<p>As a Director, Business Insights, you&#39;ll lead our global market and consumer insights function, delivering enterprise-level intelligence that informs strategy, accelerates growth, and strengthens competitive advantage. You&#39;ll define and execute a best-in-class insights vision that elevates decision-making across marketing, product, strategy, and sales.</p>
<p>Key responsibilities include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Leading global insights strategy, defining and executing a cohesive, multi-year global insights roadmap aligned with enterprise strategy, brand priorities, and innovation pipelines.</li>
<li>Championing data-driven decision making, acting as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leadership, distilling complex data into clear, persuasive insights that influence high-impact decisions across marketing, product development, channel strategy, and customer experience.</li>
<li>Overseeing research operations and vendor management, owning and optimising a $2M+ global research budget, prioritising initiatives to maximise ROI and business value.</li>
<li>Developing and leading a high-performing global team, recruiting, leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing team of insights professionals across geographies, fostering a culture of curiosity, accountability, and continuous learning.</li>
</ul>
<p>What you&#39;ll need:</p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&#39;s degree required; Master&#39;s degree preferred in Market Research, Business, Economics, Psychology, or a related field.</li>
<li>15+ years of progressive experience in market research, consumer insights, or business intelligence, ideally within a global, matrixed organisation.</li>
<li>Demonstrated success in influencing senior leaders and shaping business strategy through insights.</li>
<li>Deep expertise across quantitative and qualitative research methodologies (e.g., segmentation, brand health, U&amp;A, conjoint).</li>
<li>Strong proficiency with insights platforms and tools (e.g., Qualtrics, SPSS, Nielsen, Kantar, GRIP).</li>
<li>Exceptional communication and storytelling capabilities, with the ability to translate complexity into clear, compelling executive narratives.</li>
<li>Proven people leadership experience, including developing talent and leading teams in cross-functional environments.</li>
</ul>
<p>What will set you apart:</p>
<ul>
<li>MBA preferred</li>
</ul>
<p>Benefits that drive themselves:</p>
<ul>
<li>Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)</li>
<li>Health Savings Account (with employer-based deposit and match)</li>
<li>Flexible spending accounts</li>
<li>Competitive 401(k) with generous employer base deposit and match</li>
<li>Incentive opportunity</li>
<li>Life insurance</li>
<li>Short- and long-term disability insurance</li>
<li>Paid vacation and holidays</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program</li>
<li>Employee discounts</li>
<li>PTO Buy/Sell Options</li>
<li>Tuition reimbursement</li>
<li>Adoption assistance</li>
</ul>
<p>Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on position or tenure.</p>
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      <Jobtype>full-time</Jobtype>
      <Experiencelevel>senior</Experiencelevel>
      <Workarrangement>remote</Workarrangement>
      <Salaryrange>$137,300- $185,000</Salaryrange>
      <Skills>Market Research, Business Intelligence, Consumer Insights, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Insights Platforms, Data Analysis, Communication, Storytelling, Leadership</Skills>
      <Category>Operations</Category>
      <Industry>Automotive</Industry>
      <Employername>Valvoline Global Operations</Employername>
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      <Employerdescription>Valvoline Global Operations is a leading provider of automotive and industrial solutions, founded in 1866 and acquired by Aramco in 2020.</Employerdescription>
      <Employerwebsite>https://jobs.valvolineglobal.com</Employerwebsite>
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      <Applyto>https://jobs.valvolineglobal.com/job/Director%2C-Business-Insights-KY/1384235600/</Applyto>
      <Location>Lexington</Location>
      <Country></Country>
      <Postedate>2026-04-24</Postedate>
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