Circana

Senior Manager, Client Development

Circana  •  $75k - $100k/yr  •  United States (Remote)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Senior Manager, Client Development

Let’s be unstoppable together!

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.

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.  We’re a global company dedicated to fostering inclusivity and belonging. We value and celebrate the unique experiences, cultures, and viewpoints that each individual brings. By embracing a wide range of backgrounds, skills, expertise, and beyond, we create a stronger, more innovative environment for our employees, clients, and communities. With us, you can always bring your full self to work.  Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Circana is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana. Learn more at www.circana.com.

Our Critical Sales Skills

At the heart of our commercial success is a team of professionals who combine strategic insight, customer-centricity, and executional excellence. These skills represent the core capabilities required to drive value for our clients and sustainable growth for our business.

  • 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.

What will you be doing?

This position sits within the Client Development Organization and focuses on business development and custom solution analysis. You will support one or more key strategic accounts across Retailer Gateway Programs. Working with large datasets, including Point of Sale (POS), Supply Chain, Shopper, and Consumer data, you will evaluate research findings, identify key insights, and recommend actionable strategies that drive value and directly impact client profitability.

Job Responsibilities

  • Drive Client Growth: Identify and pursue opportunities to expand client relationships by aligning Circana's data and software solutions with clients' strategic goals.
  • Deliver Insight-Led Solutions: Translate complex data into actionable insights that help clients make informed decisions and achieve measurable business outcomes.
  • Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with internal teams, including Client Insights, Product, and Analytics, to deliver integrated solutions and support client success.
  • Champion Client Success: Ensure client satisfaction by proactively addressing challenges, identifying growth opportunities, and consistently delivering value.
  • Apply Advanced Analytic Skills: Conceive, manage, and deliver fact-based analyses with a focus on consumer solutions, providing clients with clear, actionable insights to inform business strategy.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of progressive experience in sales, category management, insights, marketing or a related commercial function within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or insights industry.
  • Demonstrated success leveraging data, analytics, and market insights to answer business questions and develop actionable recommendations.
  • Strong presentation, storytelling, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex analyses into clear, compelling, client-ready deliverables using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Bachelor's degree in related field.
  • Proven ability to develop trusted relationships with clients and cross-functional partners while serving as a strategic, consultative advisor.
  • Experience working with shopper, consumer, retail, syndicated, or other relevant data sources; experience with Circana data assets is a plus.
  • Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Circana Behaviors

Beyond technical skills, experience, and role-specific attributes, these shared behaviors are fundamental to our culture and success. We seek individuals who consistently demonstrate and champion these behaviors in their daily work:

  • 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 area(s): Remote, US

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. The salary range for this role is $75,000 - $100,000 USD. This job is also eligible for bonus pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

An offer of employment may be conditional upon successful completion of a background check in accordance with local legislation and our candidate privacy notice Your current employer will not be contacted without your permission.

You can apply for this role through the Circana careers website or Intranet site for internal candidates. 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 qualified candidates are identified.

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About Circana

At Circana, we measure and accelerate demand. It’s that simple. We partner with brands to address their toughest business challenges through a combination of our big data, AI data-visualization platform, and deep expertise across more than 25 industries. Our clients count on us to guide them on their next steps, and the steps after that, so they can innovate, meet consumer demand, and grow.

Formerly IRI and NPD, we have a combined 100-plus years of history consulting with more than 7,000 of the world’s leading brands and retailers. Our insights on online and in-store purchasing behavior are used by the largest media outlets in the world, including Bloomberg, CNBC, CNN, Financial Times, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and others.

Count on us to transform complexity into clarity. Learn more at circana.com

Industry
Research & Polling
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Year Founded
Unknown
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