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Circana 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. We understand more about the complete consumer, the complete store, and the complete wallet so our clients can go beyond the data to apply insights, ignite innovation, meet consumer demand, and outpace the competition.

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. We have a global commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we believe in the undeniable strength that diversity brings to our business, employees, clients, and communities (with us you can always bring your full self to work). Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together.

Learn more at www.circana.com.

What will you be doing?

Circana is seeking talented individuals with a keen analytical mind to assist in executing, analyzing, and presenting findings to our Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) client\'s Marketing and Insights teams. We are pioneers in the realm of Big Data, particularly Point of Sale (POS) data. The ideal candidate will have the drive and motivation to thoroughly evaluate research data, identify key insights, and propose actionable strategies that directly contribute to our client\'s profitability.

The role supports the client Hormel and is fully remote with occasional travel to the client\'s office in Minneapolis, MN. Candidates located in the Minneapolis, MN, or Chicago, IL area are strongly preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This role will have one direct report.

Job Responsibilities

Advanced Analytic Skills: Demonstrate ability to analyze and interpret data and translate it into meaningful solutions for clients:

- Approach client with coherent, 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 with a focus on leveraging technology and speed to insights

- Identify business issues and opportunities and suggest the appropriate level analytic solution/approach, while also best leveraging Circana\'s UNIFY platform and tools

Consultative Selling: Apply knowledge of the business, industry, and domain to identify, create, and close business opportunities:

- Ask questions to test assumptions and challenge 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:

- Become trusted by clients, Circana client solutions teams, Circana cross-functional organizations, and Circana business partners and considered a domain expert and business partner

- Demonstrate a flexible approach to communication; adapt messages quickly to the appropriate level or function with poise and polish

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 clients, and manage time and resources against changing priorities

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in syndicated data, analytics, category management, marketing, and/or sales within a leading Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) company or other organizations utilizing point-of-sale (POS) data
• Experience with syndicated data tools, such as Circana/IRI, is required
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing at least one direct report, including responsibilities for performance evaluations, mentoring, and development
• Demonstrated expertise in translating data and analysis into relevant implications
• Strong project management and process skills
• Able to engage in a consultative manner with clients when helping solve/manage content deliverables

Circana Behaviors

As well as the technical skills, experience, and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviors sit at the core of our organization. Therefore, we always look for people wh