Growth Consulting Senior Associate

Growth Consulting Associate

 

Let’s be unstoppable together!

 

Circana is a leading provider of technology, AI, and data solutions for consumer packaged goods companies, manufacturers, and retailers. Our predictive analytics and Liquid Data® platform help clients measure market share, uncover consumer behavior, and drive growth—powered by six decades of expertise and an expansive, high-quality data set.

 

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.

 

Our Critical Sales Skills

At the heart of our commercial success is a team of professionals who combine strategic insight, customer-centricity, and executional excellence. These skills represent the core capabilities required to drive value for our clients and sustainable growth for our business.

• Effectively Presents Solutions: Delivers tailored, compelling solutions that align with customer needs and drive action.
• Knows the Buying Influences: Identifies key decision-makers and understands their motivations and influence.
• Manages Buyer Indifference: Recognizes and explores customer hesitation to uncover new needs or opportunities.
• Understands Customer Needs: Operates as a recognized expert to articulate customer needs in the customer's business language and business context.
• Being Resilient: Bounces back from setbacks with composure and positivity; helps others stay productive during tough times.
• Manages Ambiguity: Stays focused and calm in uncertain situations; guides others through change.

What will you be doing?

Growth Consulting is a strategy consulting practice powered by Circana and focused on driving profitable growth. The team works with senior management at some of the world’s largest consumer packaged goods, retail, general merchandise, and over-the-counter healthcare companies, as well as private equity firms. As an Associate, you will lead workstreams within client engagements, act as a junior engagement manager on projects, and mentor Analysts and Senior Analysts along the way. You will join a growing practice that is uniquely positioned to help clients improve performance through speed to delivery, unparalleled data assets, industry-specific expertise, and a collaborative working style.

 

Job Responsibilities

• Own Engagement Workstreams: Manage engagements and workstreams effectively, leading the problem-solving process and beginning to independently lead engagements end-to-end.
• Mentor and Manage Junior Team Members: Delegate to and manage Analysts and Senior Analysts smoothly and effectively, and help develop their analytical and client-facing skills.
• Lead Storylining and Client Deliverables: Take the lead on storylining and deck structure, crafting concise, client-ready materials that follow clear logic and address the client's strategic questions.
• Own Day-to-Day Client Relationships: Actively participate in client meetings, manage day-to-day junior client interaction, and build trust-based relationships with client stakeholders.
• Support Business Development: Help create frameworks for new proposals and provide input to proposals, supporting Principals and Partners in business development efforts.
• Lead Custom Analytics Work: Own custom analytics workstreams for Growth Consulting engagements, applying strong quantitative and technical skills to build bespoke data solutions that go beyond standard analyses.

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree, preferably in business, marketing, consumer insights, statistics, or economics; an MBA or other advanced degree is a plus