Director of Client Growth & Insights

Socket.dev; Evanston (IL); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus pay

Benefits package: PTO, medical/dental/

Job summary

Circana is seeking a Director of Client Sales & Insights in the Greater Chicago Area to translate complex business questions into insight-led solutions that drive growth across key client accounts. You’ll partner with Sales, Marketing, and Insights teams to deliver actionable recommendations and expand solution penetration in a hybrid role based near Evanston, IL.

The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years of client leadership experience in CPG/retail analytics, with strong PowerPoint/Excel skills and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Marketing, Analytics, Economics, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5–10+ years of client leadership, category management, consumer/ shopper insights, analytics, sales strategy, or consultative account management in CPG/retail environments.
• Experience in a large cross-functional matrixed organization with multiple stakeholders; global exposure preferred.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders, manage ambiguity, and lead complex workstreams in a fast-paced client environment.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel; experience with syndicated data/analytics platforms.

Responsibilities

• Drive client growth by aligning Circana’s data and software solutions with strategic goals.
• Deliver insight-led solutions translating data into actionable recommendations.
• Manage end-to-end sales processes: prospecting, needs assessment, solution development, negotiation, closing.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver integrated client solutions and ensure success.
• Stay current on retail/CPG trends to position Circana as a thought leader and trusted advisor.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across client organizations.

Skills

Executive-level communication

PowerPoint

Excel

Analytical thinking

Client leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Analytics/Economics

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Circana tools

NielsenIQ

POS data tools

Job description

Circana is seeking a Director of Client Sales & Insights in the Greater Chicago Area to translate complex business questions into insight-led solutions that drive growth across key client accounts. You’ll partner with Sales, Marketing, and Insights teams to deliver actionable recommendations and expand solution penetration in a hybrid role based near Evanston, IL.

The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years of client leadership experience in CPG/retail analytics, with strong PowerPoint/Excel skills and