Consumer Insights Consultant

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.

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

The Innovation Sr Manager II plays a key role in helping clients address growth, brand, and innovation challenges through Circana’s Innovation and Survey portfolio solutions. This client-facing position combines consultative problem solving, project leadership and a client growth mindset to deliver actionable insights and strategic recommendations, where successful project outcomes translate to expanded client relationships and revenue growth. The role requires strong analytical and storytelling skills, a focus on client service, and the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality project execution and drive long-term client success.

• Champion Client Success:
  • Translate client business challenges and objectives into actionable research and analytics solutions.
  • Manage end-to-end project execution, ensuring quality, accuracy, timeliness, and delivery against client expectations.
• Build Strategic Relationships:
  Build and maintain strong client relationships, partnering with stakeholders from functional teams through the C-suite.
• Deliver Insight-Led Solutions:
  Generate strategic insights and develop compelling, executive-ready recommendations from analytical findings.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally:
  Partner with internal teams (e.g., Client Insights, Product, and Analytics) to drive successful project outcomes and support growth of Circana's Innovation and Survey solutions.

• A four-year undergraduate degree is required, preferably in Business, Marketing, Statistics or Data Science. An advanced degree is a plus.
• 7+ years of experience incorporating consultative application of multiple data types.
• Sound understanding and use of statistical techniques (Clustering,…