Senior Manager, Client Sales & Insights - Hybrid: Springdale, AR
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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.
What will you be doing?
You will partner with client leadership, sales, brand marketing, category management, and trade marketing teams to understand business objectives and translate complex data into actionable insights. Success in this role requires strong analytical capabilities, business acumen, and the ability to connect data, consumer behavior, and market trends to business outcomes.
You will leverage syndicated and point-of-sale (POS) data, household purchase behavior, advanced analytics, business reviews, and custom research to develop recommendations and support client deliverables. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical expertise, attention to detail, project management skills, and the ability to communicate insights clearly and effectively.
This is a hybrid role based in Springdale, AR. Regular on-site presence is required to support client and team collaboration.
Job Responsibilities
Advanced Analytical Skills
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze and interpret syndicated, POS, shopper, and business performance data and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.
- Develop fact-based insights and recommendations aligned to client business objectives.
- Identify business issues and opportunities and recommend the appropriate analytical approach while leveraging Circana tools and platforms, including UNIFY.
- Translate complex data into clear insights, business implications, and actionable recommendations.
Business Problem Solving
- Apply business, category, and industry knowledge to address client needs and support decision-making.
- Ask thoughtful questions to uncover business challenges and opportunities.
- Synthesize information from multiple data sources to develop practical recommendations.
- Partner with client and internal teams to support solutions that drive business results.
Planning & Organizing
- Manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards for quality and accuracy.
- Effectively prioritize workstreams and deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
- Ensure data integrity and analytical rigor across projects.
- Independently manage assigned work while communicating progress and risks.
Impactful Presence
- Demonstrate strong communication and presentation skills while building credibility with stakeholders.
- Develop trusted relationships with clients, internal teams, and business partners.
- Communicate insights clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences.
- Adapt communication style based on audience and business needs.
Client Focus
- Consistently act with client success in mind and follow through on commitments.
- Develop a strong understanding of client business objectives, priorities, and challenges.
- Proactively identify opportunities to add value through analytics and insights.
- Maintain effective communication with client-facing and internal teams.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience leveraging syndicated data, point-of-sale (POS) data, shopper insights, analytics, category management, or related disciplines to drive business decision-making
- Experience working with syndicated data platforms (Circana, NIQ, NielsenIQ, IRI) and translating data into actionable business recommendations
- Experience within a Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) environment or supporting CPG clients through syndicated and retail performance data analysis
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate insights from syndicated, shopper, and business performance data to inform decision-making
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data storytelling skills with the ability to connect insights to business opportunities
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced client environment
- Strong project management, prioritization, and process management skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate effectively with client and internal stakeholders
- Ability to engage clients in a consultative manner and guide business discussions through data-driven insights
- Strong presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Located within a commutable distance to Springdale, AR
Circana Behaviors
Beyond 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 is a hybrid role based in Springdale, AR. Regular on-site presence is required to support client and team collaboration.
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 $88,000 - $113,000 USD. This role is also eligible for bonus pay.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
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 qualified candidates are identified.
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience leveraging syndicated data, point-of-sale (POS) data, shopper insights, analytics, or category management
- Experience working with syndicated data platforms (Circana, NIQ, NielsenIQ, IRI)
- Experience within a Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) environment or supporting CPG clients
- Ability to interpret and communicate insights from syndicated, shopper, and business performance data
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data storytelling skills
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced client environment
- Strong project management, prioritization, and process management skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate with client and internal stakeholders
- Ability to engage clients consultatively and guide business discussions through data-driven insights
- Strong presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Located within a commutable distance to Springdale, AR
Circana Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Circana and has not been reviewed or approved by Circana.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited PTO for many exempt roles and paid holidays are frequently highlighted. Feedback suggests these time‑off policies are a notable strength of the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available in the U.S. and is described as competitive and well‑received. Company communications emphasize equal/neutral parental leave, reinforcing family support.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A broad slate of extras—such as adoption assistance, tuition/educational assistance, volunteer time off, and EAP—adds to the overall package. Feedback suggests these lifestyle‑oriented offerings complement core medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Circana Insights
What We Do
Circana 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. Circana is hiring! To view our current openings, please visit our IRI and NPD LinkedIn company pages.
