Senior Account Manager II, US Retail, Client Insights

US Diversity Job Search; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Circana is seeking a Senior Account Manager to join the Retail Client Insights team in the U.S. You will independently manage client relationships, analyze data, and deliver strategic insights to grow retail partnerships. Strong Excel, PowerPoint, and data storytelling skills are essential.

You will lead client meetings, coordinate cross-functional work, and help shape account strategies while collaborating with remote and on-site teams. A focus on the beauty and retail sectors is preferred.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in syndicated data, analytics, account management, market research, or related fields.
• Beauty, retail, and/or general merchandise industry experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Build expertise in the Beauty industry, your client's business, and the U.S. retail landscape.
• Coordinate, analyze, and present insights from data assets with actionable recommendations.
• Develop and manage strategic account plans and relationship maps to deepen engagement.

Skills

Data analysis

Storytelling

Account management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Tools

Genius Script

SQL

Tableau

Excel

PowerPoint

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. 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

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.

What will you be doing?

The Senior Account Manager is a key member of the Retail Client Insights team. The ideal candidate will bring a high degree of autonomy, problem-solving skills, and strategic thinking, paired with strong analytical capabilities. The ability to manage multiple priorities, combined with exceptional organizational and relationship-building skills, is critical to delivering outstanding service to our retail client. Success in this role will be measured by helping our client grow their business while identifying opportunities to strengthen, expand, and evolve the partnership.

Job Responsibilities

• Build expertise in the Beauty industry, your client's business, and the broader U.S. retail landscape; develop a deep understanding of the factors influencing shopper behavior and retailer performance.
• Coordinate, execute, analyze, and present insights from available data assets, delivering actionable recommendations that address client opportunities and business challenges.
• Develop and manage strategic account plans and relationship maps designed to deepen engagement and expand the client partnership.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across Circana to address client business needs, while serving as a strong advocate for the client.
• Lead client meetings, presentations, and training sessions on Circana's tools, platforms, and solutions.
• Partner with retailer contacts on strategic initiatives and ad hoc analyses while ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of ongoing reporting.

Requirements

• 7-10 years of experience in syndicated data, analytics, account management, market research, or related fields.
• Beauty, retail, and/or general merchandise industry experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Genius Script, SQL, and/or Tableau is a plus but not required.
• Strong ability to analyze large datasets, develop compelling insights, and deliver impactful presentations and storytelling.
• Demonstrated curiosity and learning agility, with a passion for leveraging emerging technologies, data, and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency, uncover insights, and enhance client value.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across remote, virtual, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize workloads and proactively manage stakeholder expectations.
• Experience engaging with client stakeholders at all levels in a consultative manner, using sound judgment and adaptability to solve business challenges, drive outcomes, and strengthen partnerships.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt messaging to different audiences and perspectives.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of contractual obligations.

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

This position can be located in the following area(s): San Francisco, CA (Bay area) or Remote with ability to travel to San Francisco 4-6x per year.

Compensation

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 $100,000.00 to $125,000.00 USD. This job is also eligible for bonus pay.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Background Check

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.

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.