--- title: 'Senior Consumer Insights Analyst - Home Environment at SharkNinja' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-consumer-insights-analyst-home-environment-sharkninja-needham-ma-97rpsb34y5f2' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-08' --- # Senior Consumer Insights Analyst - Home Environment at SharkNinja - **Company:** SharkNinja - **Location:** Needham MA, United States - **Compensation:** $74k–$110k - **Posted:** 2026-08-29 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sharkninjaoperatingllc/jobs/4707233006 ## Job description ## About Us SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. AI at SharkNinja At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in. The Senior Consumer Insights Analyst will lead quantitative and qualitative research to support SharkNinja’s development of 5-star products. The ideal candidate will be naturally inquisitive, have strong project management skills, is empathetic and curious, has hands on consumer research experience and demonstrates strong strategic and critical thinking skills. They will work cross-functionally with a wide variety of data sources and stakeholders including R&D, Engineering, Brand, and Product Development. At SharkNinja, you won’t just support products that transform everyday life—you’ll grow in a high-performance, innovation-driven culture where your curiosity and contributions matter. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, dig into data, and help create the next big thing in consumer products, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape what’s next. Essential Functions: - Develop research plans and conduct qualitative and quantitative customer research for trends, insights, and new product development. Develop own research guides and build project-based surveys. - Assist in the development, management, and execution of research plans and within established budget guidelines. - Translate feedback, including latent needs and dissatisfaction, into innovation recommendations. - Identify potential unmet customer needs that form the basis for new product/feature offerings. Listen with empathy, observe – seeing the non-obvious, to guide very early product development. - Collaborate and plan customer research strategies and manage internal and external resources to successfully deliver on plans. - Operates autonomously and as a Subject Matter Expert within the consumer insights team. - Expertly synthesizes insights to communicate the bigger picture with a focus on strategic influence. Desired Skills and Experience: - Thrives in a hands-on, dynamic, agile environment. - Nimble with early-stage product development, taking a broader “consumer & business” stand to define new product directions with multifunctional partners. - Effectively manages shifting priorities and resources. Understands that not all paths are defined and leverages his/ her experience to create” and add value. - Proficiency with consumer insight methodologies across Qualitative and Quantitative fields, with thought leadership to design new/creative methodologies to advance insights - Demonstrates empathy and patience to adapt style to his/her audience. - Attention to details and able to grasp the big picture. - Adept at presenting complex findings in an easy to understand and actionable way. - Builds understanding and trust with others by meeting commitments. - Identifies the needs & expectations of others (personal & business) and acts upon them. - Leverages strong organizational and analytical skills to synthesize information from various sources focusing on relevancy and impact opportunity. - Effectively represents/balances the customer perspective when providing insight and recommendations to improve customer experience. - Confidence presenting insights and actions to stakeholders throughout the organization, including leadership. Qualifications: - Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with a focus on Marketing, Psychology, or applicable quantitative discipline. - 3-5 years of consumer research experience in both qualitative and quantitative research (Market Research Position). - Exposure to the CPG industry preferred. - Required: training and experience on moderating focus groups and one-on-one interviewing At SharkNinja, our purpose is to positively impact people’s lives every day in every home around the world! We work very hard to provide our consumers with high quality, exciting 5-star products that make life easier. We thrive on passion and innovation, and are looking for great people, with great ideas, who want to build the next big thing and develop while they do. At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL of our associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA. Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution, 401(k) retirement plan with matching, employee stock purchase program, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, company holidays, parental leave, identity theft protection, pet insurance, pre-paid legal insurance, back-up child and eldercare days, product discounts, referral bonus program, and more. Pay Range $74,100—$110,000 USD Our Culture At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day.  Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home. ## What We Offer We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won’t just launch products—we’ll disrupt entire markets. At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA. Learn more about us: https://sharkninja.com/dei[Life At SharkNinja](https://www.instagram.com/sharkninja/) [Outrageously Extraordinary](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmRfBxyGu_mKl9SF12lM1NAIx-z07uLNQ) SharkNinja Candidate Privacy Notice - For candidates based in all regions, please refer to this [Candidate Privacy Notice](https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice.html). - For candidates based in China, please refer to this [Candidate Privacy Notice](https://www.sharkninja.com/legal/candidate-privacy-notice-china.html). - For candidates based in Vietnam, please refer to this [Candidate Privacy Notice](https://www.sharkninja.com/legal/candidate-privacy-notice-vietnam.html). We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at accommodations@sharkninja.com ## About SharkNinja ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company that designs, develops, and markets innovative small household appliances under the Shark and Ninja brands. - **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: SN) - **Headquarters**: Needham, Massachusetts, USA - **Founded**: 2008 (as a merger of Shark and Ninja brands; founding roots go back decades) - **Founders**: Mark Rosenzweig ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Small household appliances (floor care, kitchen, food preparation, beauty, home environment) - **Target customers**: B2C consumers across all income brackets; sold through major retailers (online and offline) and distributors globally - **Mission statement**: “To positively impact people’s lives every day in every home in our global markets.” ## Products & Services - **Shark**: Floorcare products (vacuums, mops, steam cleaners) – #1 floorcare brand in the US by dollar sales. - **Ninja**: Small kitchen appliances (blenders, food processors, cookers, beverage systems) – best-selling small kitchen appliance brand in the US. - **Beauty & Home Environment**: Hair care, air purifiers, and other lifestyle appliances (growing category). - **Product type**: Hardware (consumer electronics/appliances) with integrated software and app connectivity in select products. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly stated in provided sources; as of 2025 annual report, net sales were $6.4 billion. - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue (2025) – $6.4 billion net sales, up ~16% year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA $1.14 billion (19% growth). Adjusted EPS $5.28 (up 21%). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Publicly traded; major institutional investors. Key retail partners include Walmart, Target, Amazon, Costco, and international distributors. - **Growth Signals**: 21% headcount growth since 2008 (now 4,000+ associates). Expanded into 38 product subcategories. International net sales grew 20.8% in 2025. Strong market share gains across categories. ## Competitive Advantages - **Continuous disruptive innovation**: Rapid product iteration and refinement based on “always-on” consumer insights and reviews, allowing SharkNinja to solve problems competitors overlook. - **Scaled engineering powerhouse**: Global cross-functional engineering and product development team that can quickly bring new products to market. - **Brand trust and market leadership**: Shark is #1 in US floorcare; Ninja is best-selling small kitchen appliance brand. Products have broad appeal across price points, taking share from both higher- and lower-priced competitors. - **Extensive IP portfolio**: Proprietary technologies and intellectual property that differentiate products and extend product life cycles. ## Strategic Focus - **Category expansion**: Entering new product categories (beauty, home environment) and subcategories within existing lines. - **International growth**: Expanding presence in EMEA, Asia, and other global markets (international sales growing faster than domestic). - **AI and digital transformation**: “Jailbreak” company-wide AI initiative, including AI hackathons and an AI-native early talent program (SharkByte) with a $1M AI Awards prize. - **Sustainability**: Designing energy-efficient products, reducing carbon footprint across the value chain. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as “outrageously extraordinary” – encourages fearless thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and rapid experimentation. Emphasis on innovation and impact. - **Growth opportunities**: High-impact programs like “Breakthrough Intensive Thinking”, “Built-to-Lead” sessions with executive leadership, and workshops with external voices. - **AI immersion**: Every employee gets hands-on with AI through Jailbreak initiatives; interns/co-ops in SharkByte program work on real projects with a shot at the $1M AI Awards. - **Diversity & inclusion**: 14 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) with executive sponsors, over 500 members worldwide. - **Community & planet**: Nearly $3.7M donated to nonprofits since 2020; paid volunteer day; matching gifts up to $500/year. Sustainability commitments. - **Work model**: Not explicitly stated as fully remote; likely hybrid/office-based given headquarters and global offices. Roles span product, engineering, marketing, sales, digital technology, customer excellence, and corporate functions. - **Locations**: Needham, MA (HQ); offices across America, Europe, and Asia (including UK, China). ## Sources 1. [sharkninja.com](https://www.sharkninja.com/about-us/our-company.html) 2. [careers.sharkninja.com](https://careers.sharkninja.com/) 3. [sec.gov - 2025 Annual Report](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1957132/000195713226000025/sn-2025arsfinal.pdf) 4. 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