Senior Analyst

The Senior Analyst will develop and implement analyses to gain a deeper understanding of data for Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) clients.  The Senior Analyst will uncover insights and build recommendations that support business objectives in the areas of category management, sales and marketing.  Through these actions, the successful candidate will be viewed as a trusted partner to CPG clients and add value to their business.   This role reports to the Manager of Client Services and is an integral part of building collaborative client relationships.  

What you will do:

• Create value by keeping clients engaged through timely and accurate periodic reporting.  Reports will help clients understand key indicators such as sales growth, market share, brand performance and product distribution.

• Work on ad hoc client deliverables with Manager/CPG clients. These deliverables may arise from client-specified needs or from team members.  Examples would include deep dives into assortment, promotional efficacy and listing/delisting opportunities.

• Develop new reports and innovative and exciting ways to showcase data to clients.

• Participate in special projects as required.

• Occasional travel to clients in various US locations as well as to global Toronto headquarters.

Who you are:

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Business

• Minimum of 1-2  years of directly related analytic work experience in Category Management or Shopper Insights role at CPG, Retailer, Restaurant (hospitality) or in client service

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Proficient in MS Office Suite with advanced experience in Excel and PowerPoint

• Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication

• Excellent business acumen with the ability to understand the operations and challenges within various internal and client stakeholder groups

• Ability to work independently without constant supervision as the role offers a flexible work arrangement between Chicago corporate office and home

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About NielsenIQ 

NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide. We provide consumer packaged goods manufacturers/fast-moving consumer goods and retailers with accurate, actionable information and insights and a complete picture of the complex and changing marketplace that companies need to innovate and grow. Our approach marries proprietary NielsenIQ data with other data sources to help clients around the world understand what’s happening now, what’s happening next, and how to best act on this knowledge.  We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over 90 countries, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit www.niq.com.

NielsenIQ is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.