Growth Consulting Analyst

Circana; United States; Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Circana is seeking an Analyst for Growth Consulting in the United States to work directly with senior client teams on insights-driven engagements. You will translate data into actionable recommendations and collaborate with multiple internal groups to drive client success.

You will join a growing practice that leverages Circana’s data assets and industry expertise to deliver rapid, measurable outcomes for leading consumer goods and retail clients.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree, preferably in business, marketing, consumer insights, statistics, or economics.
• 0 to 4 years of relevant work experience, with strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Excel) required; experience with market measurement or panel data such as Circana or NIQ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Insight-Led Solutions: Translate complex data into actionable insights that help clients make informed decisions and achieve measurable outcomes.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with internal teams (e.g., Client Insights, Product, and Analytics) to deliver integrated solutions and ensure client success.
• Maintain Industry Expertise: Stay current on trends in consumer packaged goods, retail, and general merchandise to position Circana as a thought leader and trusted advisor.
• Utilize Sales Tools and Platforms: Leverage Circana’s proprietary platforms (e.g., Unify+, Liquid Data, Intelligence Suite) to support client engagements and solution delivery.
• 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.

Skills

Effectively Presents Solutions

Knows Buying Influences

Manages Buyer Indifference

Understands Customer Needs

Being Resilient

Manages Ambiguity

Education

Undergraduate degree (business/marketing/consumer insights/statistics/economics)

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

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.

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?

Growth Consulting is a strategy consulting practice powered by Circana and focused on driving profitable growth. The team works with senior management at some of the world’s largest consumer packaged goods, retail, general merchandise, and over-the-counter healthcare companies, as well as private equity firms. As an Analyst, you will work in small teams and directly with clients, playing an active role across all aspects of an engagement. You will join a growing practice that is uniquely positioned to help clients improve performance through speed to delivery, unparalleled data assets, industry-specific expertise, and a collaborative working style.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver Insight-Led Solutions: Translate complex data into actionable insights that help clients make informed decisions and achieve measurable outcomes.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with internal teams (e.g., Client Insights, Product, and Analytics) to deliver integrated solutions and ensure client success.
• Maintain Industry Expertise: Stay current on trends in consumer packaged goods, retail, and general merchandise to position Circana as a thought leader and trusted advisor.
• Utilize Sales Tools and Platforms: Leverage Circana’s proprietary platforms (e.g., Unify+, Liquid Data, Intelligence Suite) to support client engagements and solution delivery.
• 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

• An undergraduate degree, preferably in business, marketing, consumer insights, statistics, or economics.
• 0 to 4 years of relevant work experience, with strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Excel) required; experience with market measurement or panel data such as Circana or NIQ preferred.

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

Chicago, New York, Remote

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 salary range for this role is $80,000.

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.