Strategy Analyst, CPG Thought Leadership

Circana, LLC.; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Circana is seeking a Strategy Analyst to join their CPG Thought Leadership team. This role demands strong problem-solving and analytical skills, delivering insights for U.S. CPG clients. Ideal candidates possess a bachelor's degree, with at least 5 years of relevant experience, ready to drive business growth and foster collaboration in a diverse environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working environment

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in marketing, analytics, strategy, or consulting.
• Demonstrated expertise in translating data into insights.
• High attention to detail and analytical proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver thought leadership content.
• Analyze Circana data platforms to identify insights.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance insights.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Creativity

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Circana data solutions

Data Analysis Software

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Let’s be unstoppable together!

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 have a global commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we believe in the undeniable strength that diversity brings to our business, 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.

Let’s be unstoppable together!

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 have a global commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we believe in the undeniable strength that diversity brings to our business, 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.

What will you be doing?

The Strategy Analyst role is a critical part of Circana’s Global CPG & Foodservice Commercial Advisory and Thought Leadership team, which serves to guide CPG & foodservice manufacturers, retailers, and operators with true clarity on industry trends and growth strategy.

The Strategy Analyst will be responsible for creating and delivering thought leadership content for a diverse range of U.S. CPG clients. The ideal candidate should possess a high degree of autonomy and strong problem-solving skills. They must have an innovative and analytical mindset, capable of creating inspiring insights to drive client business growth. Superb organizational and interpersonal skills will be essential for delivering impactful industry expertise, engaging effectively with clients, and collaborating cross-functionally.

This analyst will leverage Circana’s wide range of assets, including point-of-sale data, consumer data, and Circana’s suite of analytical solutions, to generate thought-provoking, cutting-edge analysis.

Analytic Capability:

• Analyze a wide variety of Circana data platforms to identify insights that can add value to client executive content
• Use a structured method to solve problems, consider the outcomes of different approaches, and evaluate potential solutions before making a decision
• Achieve high-quality, client-ready results through effective data integrity and organization
• Handle inquiries from internal and client stakeholders about methodology and data validation
  
  

Thought Leadership:

• Contribute to idea generation, leveraging creativity and industry knowledge to identify new techniques and processes
• Design and execute analytical approaches
• Assist in developing compelling storylines
• Build clear, executive-level visual output
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Explore new opportunities to leverage Circana solutions to generate powerful new insights
• Leverage cross-industry thought leaders, practice area counterparts, and corporate resources to enhance overall insights, creating a complete consumer picture
  
  

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in marketing, analytics, strategy, or consulting for CPG, food or retail-oriented businesses
• Demonstrated expertise in translating data and analysis into relevant implications
• Proven skills to confidently “fill in the blanks” when only 70% of the facts are at hand
• Innovative, non-traditional approach to problem identification and resolution
• Experience with Circana data or other syndicated data solutions
• High level of attention to detail and analytical proficiency
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus
  
  

Circana Behaviors

As well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviors sit at the core of our organization. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviors throughout the business within their day-to-day role:

• 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): Remote, USA.

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 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 $65,000.00 to $82,000.00.

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.

You can apply for this role through the Circana careers website or Intranet site for internal candidates. The anticipated application deadline for this position is Friday, May 2, 2025.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Market Research

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