Consumer Insights Consultant

Circana; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 98,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Circana seeks an Advanced Consumer Insights Senior Manager II to guide growth, brand, and innovation research for clients using Circana's Innovation and Survey portfolio. You will solve problems consultatively, lead projects end-to-end, and grow client relationships through actionable insights and strategic recommendations.

You’ll partner with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality execution, tell compelling stories with data, and drive long-term client success while delivering value

Qualifications

• Degree in Business/Marketing/Statistics or Data Science; advanced degree a plus.
• 7+ years of experience applying data types in a consultative way.
• Strong grasp of statistical techniques and ability to explain to non-technical audiences.
• Excellent project management to handle multiple projects in a fast-moving environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication; proficient with PowerPoint and storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Champion client success by translating challenges into research and analytics.
• Lead end-to-end project delivery with quality, timeliness, and client expectations.
• Build and maintain strategic client relationships up to the C-suite.
• Deliver insights and executive-ready recommendations from analyses.
• Collaborate with internal teams to drive outcomes and growth of Circana's solutions.

Skills

Consultative problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Storytelling

PowerPoint proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Statistics/Data Science

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

PowerPoint

Statistical software (e.g., SPSS/R)

Job description

Advanced Consumer Insights SR MGR II 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

• 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 Innovation Sr Manager II plays a key role in helping clients address growth, brand, and innovation challenges through Circana's Innovation and Survey portfolio solutions. This client-facing position combines consultative problem solving, project leadership and a client growth mindset to deliver actionable insights and strategic recommendations, where successful project outcomes translate to expanded client relationships and revenue growth. The role requires strong analytical and storytelling skills, a focus on client service, and the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality project execution and drive long-term client success.

Job Responsibilities

• Champion Client Success: Translate client business challenges and objectives into actionable research and analytics solutions.
• Manage end-to-end project execution, ensuring quality, accuracy, timeliness, and delivery against client expectations.
• Build Strategic Relationships: Build and maintain strong client relationships, partnering with stakeholders from functional teams through the C-suite.
• Deliver Insight-Led Solutions: Generate strategic insights and develop compelling, executive-ready recommendations from analytical findings.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with internal teams (e.g., Client Insights, Product, and Analytics) to drive successful project outcomes and support growth of Circana's Innovation and Survey solutions.

Requirements

• A four-year undergraduate degree is required, preferably in Business, Marketing, Statistics or Data Science. An advanced degree is a plus.
• 7+ years of experience incorporating consultative application of multiple data types.
• Sound understanding and use of statistical techniques (Clustering, Multi-dimensional scaling, Segmentation, Correspondence Analysis, etc,) Skilled at communicating technical subject matter to non-technical audiences.
• Excellent project management skills to manage multiple projects concurrently and to self-prioritize projects within a fast-moving environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; experience with PowerPoint and story-telling

Circana Behaviors

• 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): Remote, United States

Prospective candidates may be asked to consent to background checks (in accordance with local legislation and our candidate privacy notice)

Your current employer will not be contacted without your permission.

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 $98,000 to $140,000. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive 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.

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.