Client Insights Analyst - Hybrid: Oak Brook, IL

Let’s be unstoppable together!

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. 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.

Position Overview:

Client Insights (CI) at Circana partners with some of the most well-known and exciting companies in the world. The role involves creating reporting, insights, and analytics while working closely with a client team to provide marketing insights. It requires the ability to analyze data, attain insights, consolidate findings, and deliver results with a clear point of view.

Circana has a CI team seeking an Analyst responsible for delivering monthly reporting, creating report content, building relationships with our clients, and providing them with value-added reporting/insights.

This is a hybrid role with on-site requirements at the Oak Brook, IL client office 2-3 days per week.

Client Insights Analysts at Circana possess and execute four key skill sets:

1. Analytic Capability:
Use a systematic approach to solving problems that involve breaking them into smaller pieces, tracking the implications of situations, generating multiple alternatives, and making comparisons of potential solutions.

2. Quality Control:
Run monthly reports, and build and maintain Unify+ client content.

3. Planning and Organizing:
Determine effort and resources required to meet objectives; able to plan, coordinate, and manage time effectively to ensure on-time task completion.

4. Client Focus:
Consistently act with client satisfaction in mind and follow through on commitments to ensure the client's needs are met.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and release monthly client reporting as well as report content creation and maintenance
• Produce and present data insights, incorporating industry and client knowledge into your in-depth analysis
• Provide actionable recommendations to client teams to help them grow their business and gain market share
• Support client strategy, supply chain, sales, and marketing teams on Circana’s Unify+ environment
• Partner with cross-functional departments and teams to ensure success for the client and Circana business while building solid client relationships
• Work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders while managing multiple projects and timelines.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in syndicated data, analytics, category management, or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of Point-of-Sales and Consumer Panel Data, with proven expertise in translating data and analysis into actionable insights.
• Excellent critical thinking, project management, and process management skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and business math.
• Ability to engage professionally and consultatively with clients, effectively managing and solving 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 who can continuously champion these behaviors throughout the business within their day-to-day roles:

• Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions
• Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action
• Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices
• Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers
• Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement
• Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationship