Executive Analyst - Retail - Fixed Term Contract Role

NielsenIQ; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in consumer intelligence is seeking an Executive Analyst to enhance client relationships and drive business insights. This one-year fixed-term contract role requires strong analytical skills, a business degree, and experience in the CPG/Retail sectors. The ideal candidate will coach a team, manage client engagements, and contribute to strategic initiatives.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of research/analytical experience in CPG/Retail industries.
• Experience coaching and mentoring team members is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Drive client value through engagement and understanding.
• Coach the Analyst team for insightful analysis.
• Act as a liaison between NielsenIQ and the Retailer.

Skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

Education

Post-secondary degree in Business or related field

Tools

NielsenIQ products and services

Job description

Job Description

Candidates must be currently located in the Greater Toronto area (GTA) and be able to work on-site at the Retailer location in Etobicoke on a regular basis as required.

Please note this is a one-year fixed-term contract role.

NielsenIQ collaborates with Retailer Clients to cultivate value-added partnership relationships. Our goal is to become the primary and leading source of business insights for Retailers.

As an Executive Analyst, your responsibilities include driving client value through engagement, understanding, and implementing key priorities and business objectives. You will coach the Analyst team to derive insightful analysis and recommendations to help Retailers achieve their business goals. Developing a strong understanding of client strategy and business priorities, you will engage NielsenIQ services and analytics teams to address business issues. You will work within a team environment, developing solid relationships within your team and the client organization. You will act as a liaison between NielsenIQ and the Retailer and lead various initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A post-secondary degree in Business or a related field
• 5+ years of research/analytical experience within the CPG/Retail industries
• Strong presentation and communication skills with senior leaders at the client
• Strong relationship building and management skills
• Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to interpret and integrate data for actionable recommendations
• Working knowledge of NielsenIQ products and services (asset)
• Previous experience coaching and mentoring team members (asset)

Additional Information

Our Benefits include:

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering comprehensive understanding of consumer buying behavior and new growth pathways. In 2023, NIQ merged with GfK, expanding its global reach. With advanced analytics and state-of-the-art platforms, NIQ provides the Full View of retail and consumer insights. As an Advent International portfolio company, NIQ operates in over 100 markets, covering more than 90% of the global population.

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