Senior Manager, Global Media Solutions - Measurement Strategy

Circana; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus pay

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Circana is seeking a Global Media Solutions Manager to lead measurement growth initiatives and partnerships. You’ll work with executive leadership to drive strategic programs, develop go-to-market plans, and deliver scalable measurement insights across GM and CPG clients.

You will collaborate with measurement, product, delivery, and client teams to pilot new projects, manage multiple initiatives, and drive revenue growth while ensuring client success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Accounting, Business Strategy, Economics, Statistics or related field.
• Detail-oriented, organized and proactive.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to tailor messages to stakeholders.
• Thrives in an evolving, agile environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• 3–5 years' experience in Media ecosystem; insights and analytics in account management.
• Hands-on competitive analysis using quantitative and qualitative research.
• Experience with financial analysis, modeling, and data visualization.
• Knowledge of Tableau and Power BI for analysis.

Responsibilities

• Understand opportunities advertisers face to value ROI and turn into activation strategies.
• Drive execution of projects targeting scaled measurement growth.
• Develop pilots and feasibility assessments to promote adoption of new solutions.
• Direct strategic direction for enterprise measurement landscape.
• Assess competitive landscape to inform long-term strategy of measurement portfolio.
• Influence product roadmap and communicate market needs.
• Partner with external teams to unlock partnerships and advancements.
• Develop business cases to drive partnerships and product builds.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Relationship building

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

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

Tools

Tableau

PowerBI

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

• 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?

Our team is composed of media and analytics professionals who are dedicated to delivering exceptional service and measurable value to our clients. You will find success on this team by leveraging your analytical problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building skills to deliver actionable insights, drive client adoption of Circana's solutions, and support long-term client success. You are passionate about all things measurement. As a Global Media Solutions Manager, you will assist with crafting and leading key strategic initiatives and plans to unlock measurement growth. You will work with Executive Leadership to identify opportunities that will deliver maximum measurement value to clients by serving as a liaison to the core business units across GM and CPG globally, driving measurement product innovation and developing new partnerships where applicable. You will work closely with measurement and media experts, client teams, strategy teams, and Executive Leadership to deliver a diverse measurement growth strategy with go to market plans to drive scaled growth. You will work with product, delivery and media to drive new innovative projects. You will execute complex measurement pilots with our clients to gain understanding of feasibility. You will track strategic initiatives for multiple measurement projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Understand opportunities and challenges advertisers are facing to properly value return on investment and turn into activation strategies.
• Drive execution of projects targeted towards scaled measurement growth.
• Develop pilots and feasibility assessments to make sure new solutions are adopted and refined to match market needs.
• Drive strategic direction for the changing landscape of enterprise measurement.
• Assess competitive landscape to develop longer term strategy of our existing measurement portfolio.
• Influence product roadmap and effectively communicate market needs.
• Partner with external teams across the industry to unlock new partnership opportunities and advancements.
• Develop business cases to drive new partnerships & product builds.

Requirements

• Required Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Accounting, Business Strategy, Economics, Statistics or a related quantitative or marketing field.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive in task-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with ability to tailor messages to a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a constantly evolving, agile environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Preferred 3-5 year's experience in the Media ecosystem (including CPG, Retail, Agencies, Research and/or Sales); experience with insights and analytics in an account management role.
• Hands‑on competitive analysis experience using quantitative and qualitative research & analyzing industry trends across the media measurement landscape.
• Experience developing, synthesizing & implementing strategic plans to achieve revenue growth goals.
• Experience with Financial analysis & modeling, revenue analysis & projection, data visualization.
• Problem‑solving experience using Tableau, PowerBI.
• Experience balancing and prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Passion for measurement & analytics.

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

Remote, USA.

Salary

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 $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 USD.

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.

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