Senior Analyst, Consumer Insights (Hybrid: Chicago, IL)

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 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. 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?

The Food and Beverage Consumption team is seeking a detail-oriented and client-focused Senior Analyst to work on-site at our client’s office 2-3 days per week. This role supports day-to-day servicing needs for a key client and is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, collaborating across teams, and delivering actionable insights in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver Insight-Led Solutions: Develop and deliver data-driven analyses, summaries, and presentations (e.g., Excel and PowerPoint) that translate Circana data into clear, actionable insights to support client decision-making.
• Champion Client Success: Serve as a primary point of contact for client inquiries, providing timely and accurate responses while supporting high-quality service delivery and helping to resolve client needs.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with internal team members to support the planning, management, and execution of client projects, ensuring alignment and efficient delivery.
• Build Strategic Relationships: Support the development of strong client relationships through proactive communication, responsiveness, and effective problem-solving.
• Utilize Sales Tools and Platforms: Leverage Circana data sets and tools to respond to client inquiries, conduct analyses, and support client engagements.
• Advanced Analytic Skills: Apply analytical skills to execute fact-based analyses, helping to generate insights that inform client strategies and business decisions.

Requirements

• 1-2+ years’ experience in analytical or market research role.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Experience in consumer, POS, custom and/or syndicated research in food/foodservice an asset.
• Experience accurately interpreting data and clearly articulating findings into cohesive and succinct stories.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities against pressing deadlines; strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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 role:

• 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 relationships engaging with empathy, respect, and integrity.
• Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone.

Location

This position can be located in the following area(s): Chicago, IL. Hybrid: 2-3 days a week onsite at our client's office in downtown Chicago.

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.  An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. The salary range for this role is $65,000.00 to $75,000.00 USD. 

An offer of employment may be conditional upon successful completion of a background check in accordance with local legislation and our candidate privacy notice. Your current employer will not be contacted without your permission.

You can apply for this role through the Circana careers website or Intranet site for internal candidates. This role is subject to AI-assisted screening. Circana uses artificial intelligence (AI) to assess resumes for alignment with job requirements by helping locate details in resumes that relate to the job description.

This position is expected to remain open for approximately 30 days and may close earlier if sufficient candidates are identified. 

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