Strategic Insights Manager * Fixed Term Contract through to December 2025 * Vancouver, BC

Location: Canada

State/Province/City: British Columbia

City: Vancouver

Business Unit: Store Support Centre (SSC)

Time Type: Full-time

Description & Requirements

who we are
lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

about the team:


The Strategy & Insights team is a trusted partner in the development of long and short range strategies, working cross-functionally with the entire business on key strategic initiatives. Within that, the Insights Centre of Excellence is responsible for bringing a comprehensive view to market, guest and product insights, drawing on multiple sources and data to answer strategic enterprise level questions. Our team enables strategy partners by designing, conducting, and analyzing consumer behaviour and the competitive landscape to deliver a strong fact base of insights for leadership decision-making. Both qualitative and quantitative in nature, as well as spanning insight and foresight, the COE holds a variety of roles and responsibilities and is a new and growing team.


a day in the life:


  • You are an expert in market research and adept at uncovering new opportunities and insights across key business areas to enable our enterprise business strategies. 
  •  You have a strong understanding of the business needs and can translate a brief into sophisticated qualitative or quantitative research design to produce actionable insights. 
  • You can analyze data quickly and efficiently and synthesize for executive decision making. 
  • You lead multiple research projects independently and effectively enroll the key business partners in business outcomes. 
  • You enjoy primary research (i.e. interviewing guests, educators) and/or being in the field ~10-20% of the time.


qualifications:

  • Undergraduate degree required, MBA of advanced degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of consumer experience at a strategy consulting firm or 6+ years of consumer market research experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Powerpoint & Excel Experience developing sharp insights that have direct impact on strategic outcomes.
  • Comfortable analyzing and synthesizing data.
  • Proven analytical thinker and motivated self-starter.

must haves:
  • Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
  • Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results. 
  • Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same. 
  • Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure. 
  • Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships. 
  • Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take yourself too seriously.


 Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role. 

Compensation and Benefits Package 
lululemon’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from $103,500-$135,900 annually; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.   

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth:
  • Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans 
  • Paid time off 
  • Savings and retirement plan matching 
  • Generous employee discount 
  • Fitness & yoga classes 
  • Parenthood top-up 
  • Extensive catalog of development course offerings 
  • People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few) 
Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.


workplace arrangement

This role is classified as In-person under our SSC Workplace Policy:


In-person collaboration is important, and much of the role can be performed remotely. Work is performed onsite at least 4 days per week.




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