Senior Manager II, Global Analytics (Hybrid: Chicago, Illinois)

About the role

Circana is a company dedicated to continuous learning and growth, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can bring their full selves to work. We are committed to supporting our clients in the Consumer Packaged Goods, Retail, General Merchandise, and Over-the-Counter Health Care sectors, as well as Private Equity firms. Our team combines strategic insight, customer-centricity, and executional excellence to drive value for our clients and sustain business growth.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue opportunities to expand client relationships by aligning Circana’s data and software solutions with their strategic goals.
• Analyze and interpret analytics solutions and models to translate them into meaningful solutions for clients.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights that help clients make informed decisions and achieve measurable outcomes.
• Conceive, manage, and deliver fact-based analyses focusing on consumer solutions, providing clients with clear, actionable insights to inform strategy.
• Identify business issues and opportunities and suggest the appropriate level of analytic solution/approach.
• Leverage Circana’s proprietary platforms (e.g., Unify+, Liquid Data, Intelligence Suite) to support client engagements and solution delivery.
• Apply knowledge of the business, industry, and domain to identify, create, and close business opportunities.
• Build strategic relationships with key stakeholders across client organizations, including decision-makers and influencers.
• Ensure client satisfaction by proactively addressing challenges, identifying growth opportunities, and delivering consistent value.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of customer needs and requirements.
• Regularly and proactively communicate with the client-facing teams to improve the relationship.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.
• Previous professional application of statistical analysis across multiple clients.
• Consultative application of analytic solutions to solve business issues.
• Able to engage in a consultative manner across multiple levels.
• Able to present to Vice Presidents and above within and outside Circana.
• Demonstrable ability to coach and lead teams.
• Intellectual curiosity.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and high-level business savvy.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results (financial, client satisfaction).
• Ability to code in R, SAS, and/or Python.
• PREFERRED: Ability to glean and integrate insights from a variety of data sources.
• Ability to manage projects and balance competing client priorities.
• Highly organized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a quantitative discipline is required.
• An advanced degree is preferred.

Skills

• Advanced Analytical Skills
• Consultative Selling
• Client Relationship Management
• Project Management
• Data Analysis
• Statistical Modeling
• Business Insight Translation
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Communication and Presentation
• Problem Solving

Benefits

Circana offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan. The salary range for this role is $105,000.00 to $125,000.00 USD, and this position is eligible for bonus pay.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $105,000.00 to $125,000.00 USD.

Schedule

This position can be located in the following areas: Hybrid in Greater Chicagoland Area. Must be on-site in the client's Chicago office.