Client Insights Manager

Client Insights Manager   Let’s be unstoppable together!   Circana is a leader in providing technology, AI, and data to fast-moving consumer packaged goods companies, manufacturers, and retailers seeking to optimize their businesses. Our predictive analytics and technology empower clients to measure their market share, understand the underlying consumer behavior driving it, and accelerate their growth. Circana’s Liquid Data technology platform is powered by an expansive, high-quality data set and intelligent algorithms trained on six decades of domain expertise.   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’re a global company dedicated to fostering inclusivity and belonging. We value and celebrate the unique experiences, cultures, and viewpoints that each individual brings. By embracing a wide range of backgrounds, skills, expertise, and beyond, we create a stronger, more innovative environment for our 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. Circana is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana. Learn more at www.circana.com.   What will you be doing? You’re a passionate, dynamic, collaborative, curious, and highly motivated individual who’s looking for an opportunity to have an impact on some of the most well-known companies in the world. You are excited about the ways that data can improve clients’ businesses—from product development to marketing strategy. As part of Circana’s GM SMB Gateways team, you’ll work with small and medium-sized consumer goods manufacturers who use Circana’s Gateway platforms to help clients understand how their products are performing in the market, identify growth opportunities, and make informed decisions across sales, marketing, and operations.   We are currently seeking a client-facing Client Insights Manager to join this team, reporting to the Director of Client Insights. In this role, you’ll serve as a strategic partner to your clients, helping them interpret data, uncover insights, and apply those insights to real business challenges. This is an individual contributor role and does not have any direct reports.    Job Responsibilities To be successful in this role, you’ll need to demonstrate strength across four key areas:   Advanced Analytic Skills You’ll independently analyze and interpret data from Circana’s platforms, translating it into meaningful, business-relevant insights. This includes:

• Identifying trends in sales, distribution, pricing, and category performance.
• Framing insights in a way that helps clients understand both the “what” and the “why.”
• Recommending data-driven actions that align with client goals and market dynamics.

Consultative Selling You’ll apply your understanding of the client’s business and the broader industry to help identify and shape opportunities. This involves:

• Asking thoughtful questions to uncover needs and challenge assumptions.
• Translating complex data into strategic recommendations.
• Helping clients see how Circana’s tools and services can support their growth.

Impactful Presence You’ll communicate insights clearly and effectively, adapting your approach to different audiences. You’ll:

• Present findings in a way that moves beyond the data to the implications and next steps.
• Educate clients on Circana’s product suite and how to use it effectively.
• Lead client conversations with confidence, clarity, and professionalism.

Client Focus You’ll build strong relationships by consistently acting with client satisfaction in mind. You’ll:

• Develop a deep understanding of each client’s business needs.
• Proactively offer solutions and support, even before issues arise.
• Maintain regular communication and seek feedback to continuously improve the partnership.

Requirements

• 3–5 years in market research, client services, account management, analytics such as point-of-sale (POS) data, consumer/shopper data. 
• Background in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), (manufacturer or broker) preferred.
• Experience with syndicated data; familiarity with Circana’s Unify platform is a plus.
• A bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and equiv