Growth Director, Client Insights & Sales

Circana; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Circana, a leading analytics and data solutions provider, seeks a Director of Client Sales & Insights to partner with senior client stakeholders. You will translate complex questions into insight-led solutions that drive growth and strengthen Circana's value across accounts.

The role requires deep data expertise, commercial acumen, and consultative problem solving to deliver actionable recommendations and expand solution penetration within a hybrid Chicago-area environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Analytics, Economics, or related field.
• 5–10+ years in client leadership, category management, consumer insights, analytics, sales strategy, or consultative account management.
• Experience in a large, cross-functional matrixed org with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience with syndicated data and analytics platforms such as Circana/IRI, NielsenIQ, retailer POS, panel, or category tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive Client Growth by aligning Circana's data and software solutions with client goals.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights for decision-making and measurable outcomes.
• Lead end-to-end sales processes including prospecting, needs assessment, solution development, negotiation, and closing.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver integrated solutions and ensure client success.
• Maintain industry expertise and build strategic relationships with key stakeholders across client organizations.
• Leverage Circana tools to support engagements and solution delivery.
• Achieve revenue targets through disciplined pipeline management and strategic account planning.
• Champion client success by addressing challenges and identifying growth opportunities.

Skills

Client leadership

Category management

Consumer insights

Analytics

Sales strategy

Consultative account management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Unify+

Liquid Data

Intelligence Suite

Job description

Circana, a leading analytics and data solutions provider, seeks a Director of Client Sales & Insights to partner with senior client stakeholders. You will translate complex questions into insight-led solutions that drive growth and strengthen Circana's value across accounts.

The role requires deep data expertise, commercial acumen, and consultative problem solving to deliver actionable recommendations and expand solution penetration within a hybrid Chicago-area environment.