Circana Hiring for Advanced Analytics Consultant – Hybrid – Chicago, IL – CLIEN005292-3563 at Chicago, Illinois Full Time

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Circana (formerly IRI and NPD) is the leading advisor on the complexity
of consumer behavior. Through unparalleled technology, advanced
analytics, cross-industry data, and deep expertise, we provide clarity
that helps almost 7,000 of the world’s leading brands and retailers
take action and unlock business growth. 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. Join
our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay
curious together. Learn more at www.circana.com.

What will I do as an Advanced Analytics Consultant?

This is a hybrid role in Chicago, IL with on-site requirements of 3
days per week and supports a leading international producer and marketer
of beer, wine, and spirits.

You will work directly with the client as a trusted business partner to
derive the “why of consumer behavior. You will translate Circana’s
analytical expertise into actionable, measurable insights to drive
clients’ business performance. You will leverage existing and new,
innovative approaches to address potential new clients’ business
challenges and market opportunities (i.e. brand equity, trade marketing,
pricing, and promotions). You’ll develop and maintain a deep
understanding of clients’ businesses cross-functionally and a strong
knowledge of new and emerging analytic solutions (both Circana and
industry) that anticipate and strategically position Circana clients for
success.

You will participate in the development of new service offerings by
building and enhancing the value and breadth of the current analytical
solutions. You will have a strong working knowledge of current trends in
the Marketing, Market Research, and CPG Industries including Trade,
Pricing and Promotion, and other analytic techniques that will be the
foundation to drive actionable insights. You’ll apply superior business
savvy and consultative sales capabilities to client engagement in order
to convert insights into revenue and margin contributions to Circana
Analytics. Additionally, you will develop best practices, templates, and
deliverables around the data.

What are the responsibilities of an Advanced Analytics Consultant?

To be successful as a Advanced Analytics Consultant you must possess and
be able to execute four key skill sets:

Advanced Analytic Skills: Demonstrate ability to analyze and interpret
analytics solutions and models and translate them into meaningful
solutions for clients:

– Approach clients with coherent, actionable, and fact-based
data/recommendations appropriate to their business needs

– Continually provide analytical solutions and business insights to
address any business gaps and opportunities and create value for the
client

– Identify business issues and opportunities and suggests the
appropriate level of analytic solution/approach

Consultative Selling: Apply knowledge of the business, industry, and
domain to identify, create, and close business opportunities:

– Target and sell services that address unexpressed and underlying
client needs; ask questions so as to identify the root causes of issues
versus symptoms

– Ask questions to test assumptions and challenges the status quo

– Synthesize information on a variety of issues; translate the
information into a project framework that ultimately provides solutions
for clients

Impactful Presence: Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication and
presentation skills; present a professional image:

– Become trusted by clients, Circana cross-functional organizations and
considered a domain ex ert and business partner

– Educate the client on analytic methods, shape their thinking, and
influence the decisions they make

– Demonstrate a flexible approach to communication; adapt messages
quickly to the appropriate level or function with poise and polish

– C-level presence

Client Focus: Consistently act with client satisfaction in mind and
follow through on commitments to ensure the needs of the client are met:

– Develop and maintain a deep understanding of customer needs and
requirements

– Help customers identify solutions to problems they did not know they
had

– Regularly and proactively communicate with the client-facing teams,
including soliciting feedback to continually improve the relationship

-Track and organize multiple work streams against multiple clients, and
manage time and resources against changing priorities

What are the qualifications for an Advanced Analytics Consultant?

3-5+ progressive years of experience in advanced analytics with a
premier Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or marketing analytics company

Demonstrated expertise in translating point-of-sale (POS) data and
analysis into relevant implications within the CPG industry

Ability to build a rapport across functions and levels within an
organization

Experience with Circana, IRI, or other s