Senior Analyst, Consumer Insights; Hybrid: Chicago, IL

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—powered by six decades of expertise and an expansive, high-quality data set.

• Effectively Presents Solutions:
  Delivers tailored, compelling solutions that align with customer needs and drive action.
• Knows the Buying Influences:
  Identifies key decision-makers and understands their motivations and influence.
• Manages Buyer Indifference:
  Recognizes and explores customer hesitation to uncover new needs or opportunities.
• Understands Customer Needs:
  Operates as a recognized expert to articulate customer needs in the customer’s business language and business context.
• Being Resilient:
  Bounces back from setbacks with composure and positivity; helps others stay productive during tough times.
• Manages Ambiguity:
  Stays focused and calm in uncertain situations; guides others through change.

The Food and Beverage Consumption team is seeking a detail-oriented and client-focused Senior Analyst to work on-site at our client’s office 2‑3 days per week. This role supports day‑to‑day servicing needs for a key client and is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, collaborating across teams, and delivering actionable insights in a fast‑paced environment.

• Deliver Insight‑Led Solutions:
  Develop and deliver data‑driven analyses, summaries, and presentations (e.g., Excel and PowerPoint) that translate Circana data into clear, actionable insights to support client decision‑making.
• Champion Client Success:
  Serve as a primary point of contact for client inquiries, providing timely and accurate responses while supporting high‑quality service delivery and helping to resolve client needs.
• Collaborate Cross‑Functionally:
  Partner with internal team members to support the planning, management, and execution of client projects, ensuring alignment and efficient delivery.
• Build Strategic Relationships:
  Support the development of strong client relationships through proactive communication, responsiveness, and effective problem‑solving.
• Utilize Sales Tools and Platforms:
  Leverage Circana data sets and tools to respond to client inquiries, conduct analyses, and support client engagements.
• Advanced Analytic
  
  Skills:
  
  Apply analytical skills to execute fact‑based analyses, helping to generate insights that inform client strategies and business decisions.

• 1‑2+ years’ experience in analytical or market research role.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Experience in consumer, POS, custom and/or syndicated research in food/food service an asset.
• Experience accurately interpreting data and clearly articulating findings into cohesive and succinct stories.
• Ability to multi‑task and manage multiple priorities against pressing deadlines; strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• 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.

This position can be located in the following area(s):
Chicago, IL. Hybrid: 2‑3 days a week onsite at our client’s office in downtown Chicago.

The salary range for this role is $65,000.00 to $75,000.00 USD. An offer of employment may be conditional upon successful completion of a background check. Your current employer will not be contacted without your permission. This role is subject to AI‑assisted screening. Circana uses artificial intelligence (AI) to assess resumes for alignment with job requirements by helping locate details in resumes that relate to the job description.

This position is expected to remain open for approximately 30 days and may close earlier if sufficient candidates are identified.