Circana
Circana
5,001 – 10,000 Employees
B2BConsulting
Circana is a market research and consulting company that helps brands and retailers understand demand and make better decisions. Its work combines large-scale purchasing data with AI-powered visualization to analyze consumer behavior across online and physical stores, supporting challenges such as innovation, growth, and meeting changing market needs. Built from the legacy organizations IRI and NPD, Circana brings extensive industry experience to more than 7,000 brands and retailers worldwide. The company’s research and insights have been featured by outlets including Bloomberg, CNBC, and The New York Times.

Senior Manager, Retail Client Sales and Insights — Circana (Hybrid)

Lead data-driven pricing, promotion, and category insights for Circana’s CPG retail clients. Turn analytics and AI-supported outputs into merchant recommendations and growth opportunities.

Description

  • Work with the retailer’s Price and Promotions teams and other cross-functional stakeholders
  • Assess, quantify, and prioritize growth opportunities across assortment, pricing, promotion, distribution, customer management, and category management
  • Create evidence-based analyses and interpret data and AI-supported outputs responsibly
  • Convert analytical findings into practical guidance for client decisions
  • Prepare clear presentations that connect analytical findings, AI-generated outputs, and business implications to actionable recommendations
  • Help clients adopt and expand Circana solutions that support their objectives
  • Coordinate with Client Insights, Analytics, Product, Technology, Enablement, and Commercial teams
  • Oversee assigned projects and workstreams while escalating risks, trade-offs, and prioritization issues
  • Track developments in retail, categories, consumers, competitors, and technology
  • Share analytical expertise, best practices, platform knowledge, and lessons on responsible AI use
  • Find opportunities to expand the use of Circana data, software, and AI-enabled solutions
  • Relay client and market feedback to improve offerings and increase adoption

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of experience using Circana, NIQ, IRI, or comparable syndicated data sources
  • Bachelor’s degree required; a concentration in Business, Marketing, Economics, Analytics, Statistics, or a related discipline is preferred
  • Background in sales, category management, shopper insights, consumer insights, marketing, analytics, or a comparable data-focused environment in CPG, retail, or consulting
  • Comfort working through ambiguity, balancing competing priorities, and delivering insights in a fast-moving client environment
  • Ability to turn stakeholder needs into analytical frameworks and measurable business results
  • Ability to combine data, analyses, and AI-supported outputs into actionable recommendations
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities
  • Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Unify+, Circana analytical tools, and approved AI-enabled tools
  • Ability to build credibility, develop trusted relationships, anticipate client needs, and influence stakeholders without direct authority
  • Experience collaborating across analytics, client insights, sales, product, technology, and enablement functions
  • Strong knowledge of retail merchandising, category management, consumer behavior, and market dynamics
  • Experience supporting CVS or another large retailer is preferred
  • Experience supporting retail merchants or category managers and presenting recommendations is preferred
  • Successful completion of a background check may be required

Benefits

  • Eligibility for bonus pay
  • Paid time off
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)

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