Circana

Director, Client Sales and Insights

Circana

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: ArlingtonVirginiaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $120,000 - $130,000 per year

Job Level

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About the role

  • Drive Client Growth: Identify where Circana solutions can add value by spotting emerging issues, unmet needs, or opportunities for deeper engagement.
  • Deliver Insight-Led Solutions: Analyze POS, consumer panel, and syndicated data to identify trends, diagnose performance, and shape strategy.
  • Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with internal category experts, analytics teams, product partners, and other specialists to deliver integrated solutions.
  • Maintain Industry Expertise: Stay current on CPG market dynamics, category trends, competitive shifts, and consumer behavior.
  • Build Strategic Relationships: Serve as the primary analytic partner to client brand and insights teams. Maintain strong relationships and alignment on priorities.
  • Utilize Sales Tools and Platforms: Use Circana platforms such as Unify and other proprietary tools, to support reporting, analysis, and engagement.
  • Champion Client Success: Provide proactive, consistent support across analytic requests and strategic initiatives.
  • Advanced Analytic Skills: Frame analytic questions, execute fact-based analyses, and synthesize insights that inform strategy, marketing activation, and performance diagnosis.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in CPG insights, analytics, category management, consulting, or related fields
  • Strong expertise in Point-of-Sale (POS), consumer panel, and syndicated data
  • Experience with syndicated data tools (Circana/IRI/NielsenIQ etc.) is required
  • Proven ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights for brand and marketing teams
  • Strong communication skills, including presenting to senior leadership stakeholders
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; familiarity with Tableau or Power BI is a plus
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and influence without authority
  • Comfort operating with ambiguity and structuring recommendations with limited information
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Analytics, or related field
Benefits
  • paid time off
  • medical/dental/vision insurance
  • 401(k) to eligible employees
  • bonus pay
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
analyticscategory managementdata analysisPoint-of-Sale (POS)syndicated dataconsumer panelfact-based analysisExcelPowerPointTableau
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationrelationship buildingprioritizationinfluence without authorityproblem-solvingadaptabilitystrategic thinkingclient engagementpresentation skills