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Circana (formerly IRI and NPD) is the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior. Through unparalleled technology, advanced analytics, cross-industry data and deep expertise, we provide clarity that helps almost 7,000 of the world’s leading brands and retailers take action and unlock business growth. At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Learn more at www.circana.com.
What will I do as a Client Insights Consultant?
As innovators in Big Data starting with POS, Circana is looking for professional and sharp analytical minds to execute, analyze and present findings to our Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) client’s category management, brand and trade marketing groups. Use your energy and motivation to evaluate research data, find key points, and recommend action steps to directly impact the bottom line for our clients. Do you have those abilities? Are you are looking for opportunities to grow and showcase yourself both in a company and a client-based setting? Then this position is for you. Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience.
This role supports the marketing, brand and sales teams at $4.8B Self-Care company with a strong presence in OTC, Nutrition and Oral Care. You will work closely with the client on analyses and insights, leveraging Circana’s best-in-class data visualization platform to evaluate POS, Consumer and E-Commerce data. You will be actively involved in the development and presentation of actionable insights to your client partners, continually looking to introduce new Circana services that will help the client grow their business. You will also play a key part in supporting the training curriculum developed for the client. We are looking for a creative, analytical, problem-solver to help our client succeed.
What are the responsibilities of a Client Insights Consultant?
To be successful as a Client Insights Consultant you must possess and be able to execute four key skill sets:
Advanced Analytic Skills: Demonstrate ability to analyze and interpret data and translate it into meaningful solutions for clients:
– Approach client with coherent, concise, actionable, and fact-based data/recommendations appropriate to their business needs
– Continually provide analytical solutions and business insights to address any business gaps and/or opportunities and create value for the client
– Identify business issues and opportunities and suggest the appropriate analytic solution/approach
Consultative Selling: Apply knowledge of the business, industry and domain to identify, create and close business opportunities:
– Target and sell services that address unexpressed and underlying client needs; ask questions so as to identify the root causes of issues versus symptoms
– Ask questions to test assumptions and challenges the status quo
– Synthesize information on a variety of issues; translate the information into a project framework that ultimately provides solutions for clients
Impactful Presence: Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills; present a professional image:
– Gain the trust of the client and the Circana cross-functional organizations to be considered a domain expert and valued business partner
– Educate the client on analytic methods, shape their thinking and influence the decisions they make
– Demonstrate a flexible approach to communication; adapt messages quickly to the appropriate level or function with poise and polish
– C-level presence
Client Focus: Consistently act with client satisfaction in mind and follow through on commitments to ensure the needs of the client are met:
– Develop and maintain a deep understanding of customer needs and requirements
– Help customers identify solutions to problems they did not know they had
– Regularly and proactively communicate with the client-facing teams, including soliciting feedback to continually improve the relationship
-Track and organize multiple work streams against multiple client teams, and manage time and resources against changing priorities
What are the qualifications for Client Insights Consultant?
– 5+ progressive years of experience in marketing and sales with a premier Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or marketing analytics company
– Demonstrated expertise in translating POS and Consumer data and analysis into relevant implications within the CPG industry
– Ability to build a rapport across functions and levels within an organization
– Experience with Circana or other syndicated data solutions is required
– Proven ability to influence clients’ way of thinking
– Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus
The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. The salary range for this role is $100 to $140k.
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