VP, Insights Leader (Hybrid-Minneapolis)

Company Description

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#LI-Hybrid

*This is a client-facing position that requires being onsite 2 days per week in Minneapolis, MN. 

*US Role, must be in US at time of application to be considered

Job Description

About this job

At NIQ, we deliver the most complete and clear understanding of consumer buying behavior that reveals new pathways to growth. We are looking for a VP, Insights Leader. You will be responsible for driving NIQ's Customer Success Industry Insights mission through the delivery of Thought Leadership and accountable for the on-target delivery of your team's KPIs.  

As a VP, Insights Leader you will: 

• Lead a team of analytics / insights associates successfully; guiding, coaching and developing team members; providing them with timely feedback and recognition on performance to ensure the team demonstrates high standards of performance and professional competencies
• Partner closely with cross-functional peers to elevate the customer experience, including collaborating closely with the Account Director on joint business goals
• Help team members develop probing skills to identify and uncover the most important business questions for their clients & hold the team accountable for quality insights per our standards 
• Participate in client meetings to provide top-of-the-line Food Industry perspective, trends and opportunity 
• Grow executive level engagement achieved through strong insight generation and industry expertise
• Synthesize market research and trends into new insights and recommendations wrapped in a compelling story for client presentation 

A Little About You

You are a practitioner in the Food industry with knowledge and connections among retailers and brands. You confidently speak to the industry issues, consumer trends, and the needs of the industry players. You enjoy presenting and are energized when engaging large and senior level audiences. Your communication skills are top notch!  You are able to interweave strategic points, engaging stories, and key data points to craft a compelling storyline. You are comfortable utilizing insights and analytics and view them as a key component of product development, brand management, marketing and merchandising. 

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the Food industry from food manufacturing and/or CPG industry
• At least 5 years' experience leading teams and ability to coach others in data analysis 
• Strong stakeholder management and experience working with complex client relationships
• Demonstrated understanding of the power in data analytics to drive brand building, marketing, retail merchandising and innovation
• Experience working with syndicated tools (NielsenIQ or Circana, or similar panel, RMS/POS, scan data)
• Proven track record of building client engagement
• Ability to be onsite 2-3 days a week in Minneapolis
• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree 

US Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plan (medical, Rx, dental, and vision).
• Flexible spending accounts and a Health Savings Account (including company contributions).
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan including company matching contributions.
• Disability insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Discretionary paid time off program and 11 paid holidays.
• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Additional Information

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range: $126,500.00 - $175,000.00.  Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role might also be eligible for a sales-based incentive or performance-based bonus. Other benefits include flexible working environment, comprehensive health insurance, industry-leading parental leave, life insurance, education support and more.  

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations