Senior Analyst - Retail

NielsenIQ; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer intelligence company is seeking a Senior Analyst in Toronto to support its Retailer clients. The ideal candidate has a post-secondary degree in Marketing or Business and at least 3 years of experience in marketing, retail or category management. Responsibilities include providing analytical insights, supporting client business goals, and fostering strong client relationships. A hybrid work model is offered along with flexible working conditions and additional benefits including volunteer time off and LinkedIn Learning.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 3+ years of marketing, retail or category management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to provide insight into the data and address client business issues.
• Strong client relationship building/management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical insights to clients and help them achieve their business goals.
• Work within a team environment and build solid relationships.
• Challenge the status quo and create innovative insights.

Skills

Analytical skills in CPG or Retail

Client relationship building

Presentation skills

Excel proficiency

Data manipulation

Power BI familiarity

Problem-solving

Education

Post-secondary degree in Marketing/Business

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Hybrid role - candidates must currently be located in the greater Toronto area with ability to commute to and work in-person at the Retailer client location in Mississauga on a weekly basis

The Retailteam works together with NielsenIQ's Retailer clients to cultivate value-added partnership relationships. The goal is to become the primary and leading source of business insights for NielsenIQ’s clients.

As a Senior Analyst, you will add value through a strong understanding of client needs and providing them with the products, services and analytical insights that will help achieve their business goals. The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge in working with data , performing analysis integrating a wide variety of data sources and presenting to clients. You will work within a team environment where you will develop solid relationships with your own team and within the client organization.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Post-secondary degree in Marketing/Business and/or related field
• 3+ years of marketing, retail or category management experience
• Strong analytical skills preferably in the CPG or Retail industry
• Demonstrated ability to provide insight into the data and address client business issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Strong client relationship building/management skills
• Knowledge of NielsenIQ products and services an asset
• The aptitude to look for ways to challenge the status quo
• Ability to multi-task and capable of independent decision making with a bold, nimble and collaborative approach to problem solving
• Technically fluid with strong data manipulation , Excel skills and the ability to leverage technology as an enabler
• Familiarity with using Power BI and/or Tableau
• Accountable, results driven and open to new ideas and ongoing learning
• Proactively create innovative insights that challenge the status quo

Additional Information

Our Benefits

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

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the‑art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

For more information, visit NIQ.com

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