Senior Analyst, Retail Media

Circana

Analyst supporting retail media engagement to drive client growth strategies. Collaborating with teams to provide insights and actionable data-driven recommendations.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $60,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Client Growth Across Analytics & Retail Media
Assist the commercial lead in identifying opportunities in both traditional analytics and retail media by preparing materials, conducting background research, and helping position Circana’s solutions for client needs.
Translate Data & Retail Media Insights Into Simple, Actionable Takeaways
Work with senior team members to interpret shopper, sales, and retail media performance data and help craft clear stories that support client conversations and commercial proposals.
Contribute to the Sales Process (Analytics + Retail Media)
Support key steps in the sales cycle—including prospecting research, preparing needs assessments, assisting with proposals, and contributing to follow-ups for both analytics programs and retail media opportunities.
Collaborate Across Teams
Partner closely with Client Insights, Product, Retail Media Measurement, and Analytics to gather inputs, validate numbers, and help deliver cohesive client solutions.
Build Foundational Retail Media & Industry Knowledge
Develop understanding of retail, CPG, and retail media trends—such as audience strategy, activation, measurement, and cross‑channel dynamics—to strengthen client discussions and improve solution alignment.
Maintain & Strengthen Client Relationships
Help manage ongoing communication through meeting prep, capturing notes and action items, tracking deliverables, and ensuring timely responses across analytics and retail media conversations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Data Analytics, Communications, Economics, or a related field required.
0–2 years of experience in a client-facing, sales, analytics, or retail/CPG environment.
Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint required.
Familiarity with analytics tools, CRM systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics), or retail media/ad platforms is preferred but is not required; training will be provided.
Experience with digital media and shopper loyalty programs.
Ability to translate data and analysis into clear, relevant business implications.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k) to eligible employees

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analyticsExcelPowerPointanalytics toolsCRM systemsretail media platformsdigital mediashopper loyalty programsdata translationbusiness implications

Soft Skills

client-facingcommunicationcollaborationresearchproblem-solvingrelationship managementstorytellingorganizationattention to detailadaptability