Director Client Sales & Insights - Hybrid - Columbus, OH

BuddiesHR; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Circana seeks a results-driven Director to advance solutions and insights that build clients' strategic vision. You will collaborate with clients and internal teams to maximize insights from Circana data, including store data, household purchase behavior, surveys, audits, and custom projects.

The role requires strong analytic skills, client advocacy, and the ability to pursue new opportunities. This hybrid Columbus-based position offers a dynamic, inclusive environment with opportunities for

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with syndicated data, analytics, category management, or related fields.
• Marketing and/or sales with a premier CPG company or similar.
• Experience with IRI/Circana data solutions preferred; syndicated data experience required.
• Health Care space experience in Nutrition is a plus.
• Ability to translate data into actionable client insights.

Responsibilities

• Drive client growth by aligning data/software with strategic goals.
• Translate data into actionable insights for clients' decisions.
• Lead end-to-end sales processes from prospecting to closing.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to deliver solutions.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders across client organizations.
• Leverage Circana platforms to support engagements and delivery.
• Meet or exceed revenue targets through disciplined pipeline management.
• Champion client success and identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Syndicated data

Analytics

CPG experience

Sales exposure

Client consultation

Tools

IRI/Circana data solutions

Job description

Job Category: Analyst

Requisition Number: DIREC022545

• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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Columbus, OH 43207, USA

Description

Job Title Director (Level 17)

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.

At the heart of our commercial success is a team of professionals who combine strategic insight, customer-centricity, and executional excellence. These skills represent the core capabilities required to drive value for our clients and sustainable growth for our business.

• 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.

Location

This is a hybrid position located in Columbus, OH. You will be required to work onsite 2-3 days a week in our Columbus, OH office.

What will you be doing?

Circana seeks a passionate consultant and client advocate with strong analytic skills to advance solutions and insights that best build the clients strategic vision. Collaborate with our clients and internal teams to maximize and apply insights gleaned from Circana data including store data analysis, household purchase behavior analysis, surveys, audits, data modeling, in-market testing, and other custom projects. Be an advocate for the client and create/close new opportunities with them.

Job Responsibilities

• Drive Client Growth: Identify and pursue opportunities to expand client relationships by aligning Circana’s data and software solutions with their strategic goals.
• Deliver Insight-Led Solutions: Translate complex data into actionable insights that help clients make informed decisions and achieve measurable outcomes.
• Manage the Sales Cycle: Lead end-to-end sales processes including prospecting, needs assessment, solution development, negotiation, and closing.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with internal teams (e.g., Client Insights, Product, and Analytics) to deliver integrated solutions and ensure client success.
• Build Strategic Relationships: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across client organizations, including decision-makers and influencers.
• Utilize Sales Tools and Platforms: Leverage Circana’s proprietary platforms (e.g., Unify+, Liquid Data, Intelligence Suite) to support client engagements and solution delivery.
• Achieve Revenue Targets: Meet or exceed individual and team sales goals through disciplined pipeline management and strategic account planning.
• Champion Client Success: Ensure client satisfaction by proactively addressing challenges, identifying growth opportunities, and delivering consistent value.
• Advanced Analytic Skills: Demonstrated ability to conceive, manage, and deliver fact-based analyses, with a focus on consumer solutions, providing clients with clear, actionable insights to inform strategy.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience with syndicated data, analytics, category management, or related fields
• Marketing and/or sales with a premier Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) company or other companies
• Experience with IRI/Circana data solutions is preferred; experience with syndicated datasets is required
• Experience in the Health Care space ideally in the Nutrition segment
• Demonstrated expertise in translating data and analysis into relevant implications
• Experience with syndicated data
• Strong project management and process skills
• Proven ability to consult with clients to influence thinking

As well as 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.

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 $102K to $105K.

This job 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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