Growth Consulting Senior Associate

About the role

Circana is a leading provider of technology, AI, and data solutions for consumer packaged goods companies, manufacturers, and retailers. Our predictive analytics and Liquid Data® platform help clients measure market share, uncover consumer behavior, and drive growth.

Responsibilities

• Own Engagement Workstreams: Manage engagements and workstreams effectively, leading the problem-solving process and beginning to independently lead engagements end-to-end.

• Mentor and Manage Junior Team Members: Delegate to and manage Analysts and Senior Analysts smoothly and effectively, and help develop their analytical and client-facing skills.

• Lead Storylining and Client Deliverables: Take the lead on storylining and deck structure, crafting concise, client-ready materials that follow clear logic and address the client's strategic questions.

• Own Day-to-Day Client Relationships: Actively participate in client meetings, manage day-to-day junior client interaction, and build trust-based relationships with client stakeholders.

• Support Business Development: Help create frameworks for new proposals and provide input to proposals, supporting Principals and Partners in business development efforts.

• Lead Custom Analytics Work: Own custom analytics workstreams for Growth Consulting engagements, applying strong quantitative and technical skills to build bespoke data solutions that go beyond standard analyses.

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree, preferably in business, marketing, consumer insights, statistics, or economics; an MBA or other advanced degree is a plus.
• 4+ years of relevant work experience, including demonstrated experience managing workstreams or engagements and mentoring junior team members.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Excel) required; experience with market measurement or panel data such as Circana or NIQ, and/or custom analytics work, strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage expectations and timelines with senior team members, delegate effectively, and exercise sound judgment in ambiguous or fast-moving situations.

Circana Behaviors

• 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 areas: Chicago, New York, Remote.