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About the role
- Senior Manager leading customer insights and market research at Hyundai and Genesis. Responsible for shaping vehicle and brand strategies through research and consumer insights.
Responsibilities
- Lead Custom Market Research (End-to-End)
- Own a “cradle‑to‑grave” research approach across the full vehicle lifecycle—from early concepts to post‑launch performance
- Design and lead qualitative and quantitative studies (custom research, syndicated data, brand trackers) that bring consumer insights into business and product decisions
- Partner with cross‑functional teams and senior leadership to ensure insights directly inform strategy
- Manage research vendors, methodologies, timelines, budgets, and deliverables
- Present findings to large and senior audiences, including executive leadership, with clear business implications
- Lead Hyundai and Genesis brand and model health tracking programs
- Partner with Marketing and agency teams to connect brand performance with marketing actions
- Develop, analyze, and report key brand and model KPIs on a quarterly basis
- Deliver ad‑hoc analyses to support strategic questions across the enterprise
- Identify, interpret, and socialize emerging consumer, cultural, and mobility trends
- Leverage custom and syndicated data to uncover opportunities for new products, services, and experiences
- Translate trends into actionable ideas that help futureproof the business
- Be a trusted thought partner across the organization on what’s next in mobility and consumer behavior
Requirements
- Eight or more years of combined market trends and market research experience, including managing custom qualitative and quantitative consumer research.
- At least 2 years at an automotive or mobility company preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Master’s degree a plus.
- Strong analytical skills to synthesize complex data sources and uncover market-driven insights that can be translated to clear, forward-looking recommendations
- Ability to develop compelling, visually engaging PowerPoint presentations and confidently present to large stakeholder groups, including senior executives
- Deep understanding of market research design, methodology, and analysis
- Experience managing vendors, budgets, and multiple concurrent projects
- Proficiency with SPSS and cross‑tab tools (e.g., MTAB)
- Solid understanding of automotive technologies, consumer behavior, and market trends
Benefits
- Monthly Hyundai/Genesis vehicle lease allowance (including insurance and maintenance)
- Holiday Pay - the company shuts down with pay between Christmas and New Years.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
- 401(k) retirement plan with Employer Match
- Additional 401(K) Employer Enhanced Contribution program – eligible after 1 year of employment, in addition to the regular employer matching contribution
- Vacation and sick time off
- Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage, including Paid-Family Leave.
- Mental health, wellbeing, and employee assistance program
- Health advocate (support)
- Education Reimbursement program: Up to $5,250 per year for employees seeking higher education degrees.
- External Training and Development Programs
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