Director Analytics & Insights

Acosta; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta Group is seeking a Director of Business Insights to deliver strategic, data-driven insights supporting Walmart and Sam’s Club objectives. This hybrid role combines leadership, analytics, and storytelling to influence merchandising decisions.

You will coach the team, build client relationships, stay ahead of market trends, and develop standardized analyses and templates to accelerate sales opportunities across assigned customers.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
• Experience with NIQ Discover/Circana Unify and NIQ Spectra/Circana ShopperSights.
• Curious about drivers of business performance and able to influence merchants.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with business managers and clients to develop strategic plans.
• Develop and present strategic, data-driven sales presentations to increase sales.
• Serve as subject matter expert in data sources to support strategic discussions.
• Mentor and train one analyst on the Business Insights team.
• Stay current on client, customer, and consumer trends.
• Manage multiple projects and communicate insights effectively.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

NIQ Discover/Circana Unify

NIQ Spectra/Circana ShopperSights

Job description

Description

This position is a hybrid position working 3 days in the office and 2 days at home. The Director of Business Insights position is focused on delivering strategic, data-driven insights to support client sales objectives for Walmart and Sam’s Club. This role serves as a subject matter expert in retail and consumer data, leveraging syndicated and internal sources to inform business strategies and presentations.

Responsibilities include building strong client relationships, coaching and developing team members, and staying current on market trends. The position requires advanced analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple projects while effectively communicating insights that drive results.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with the business managers and clients in the development of strategic plans for managing their portfolios within the assigned Customers.
• Develop and present strategic and compelling data-driven sales presentations directed towards generating increased sales at the assigned Customers in partnership with the Acosta Group sales team and Client.
• Serve as subject matter expert in all available data including but not limited to syndicated third party POS and Panel data, customer loyalty data, syndicated data, internal data and systems to generate information in support of strategic discussions.
• Manages and develops insights and reporting for multiple clients at assigned Customers across multiple categories.
• Develops and shares best practices. Streamlines and develops templates to help standardize best in class analyses across the sales team.
• Manages, provides mentoring and training functions and assigns the daily activities for one analyst on the Business Insights team.
• Stay current with all client, customer and consumer trends.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Walmart HQ team objectives.

Qualifications

• Have a high degree of proficiency in multiple business applications including Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, NIQ Discover/ Circana Unify, NIQ Spectra/ Circana ShopperSights.
• Are curious about drivers of business performance and have a track record of leveraging information to influence merchants into action.
• Can manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Can demonstrate flexibility and agility, and are able to respond to change, accept ambiguity and adapt to new situations quickly.

About Us

Acosta Group is a collective uniting the most trusted retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies—Acosta, ActionLink, CORE Foodservice, CROSSMARK, Mosaic, Premium Retail Services, and Product Connections. Together, we connect consumers with the brands they love through omnichannel selling, merchandising, brand advocacy, and integrated marketing.

We recognize our associates are the foundation of our success. That’s why we prioritize your growth, development, and well-being to help you reach your full potential. With programs designed to support a fulfilling work-life balance, we offer opportunities that fit your lifestyle and ambitions—whether you’re looking for part-time flexibility or full-time career advancement.

Ready for a career path that’s as unique as you? Discover your path at Acosta Group!

Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail]. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request.

Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting.

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Job Category:

Administration

Position Type:

Full time

Business Unit:

Sales

Salary Range:

$97900.00 - $139900.00

Company:

Acosta Employee Holdco LLC

Req ID:

38310

Employer Description:

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