What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager, Client Sales & Insights - Retail (Remote, USA) position at Circana?
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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.
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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.
What will you be doing?
The Senior Manager is a crucial member of the Retail Client Insights team. The ideal candidate would need to have a high degree of autonomy and problem-solving capabilities, paired with an innovative and analytical mind. Ability to multi-task, along with superb organizational and interpersonal engagement skills are also critical to deliver all-round excellent service to the Retail client. Your end goal will be helping our client grow their business while identifying opportunities to drive revenue for Circana.
Job Responsibilities
Requirements
Circana Behaviors
As well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviors sit at the core of our organization. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviors throughout the business within their day-to-day role:
Location
This position can be located in the following area(s): Hybrid, remote or regionally based near Pittsburgh, PA.
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 $70,000.00 to $82,000.00 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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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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
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?
The Senior Manager is a crucial member of the Retail Client Insights team. The ideal candidate would need to have a high degree of autonomy and problem-solving capabilities, paired with an innovative and analytical mind. Ability to multi-task, along with superb organizational and interpersonal engagement skills are also critical to deliver all-round excellent service to the Retail client. Your end goal will be helping our client grow their business while identifying opportunities to drive revenue for Circana.
Job Responsibilities
- Drive Client Growth: Identify and pursue opportunities to expand client relationships by aligning Circana's data and software solutions with their strategic goals.
- Deliver Insight-Led Solutions: Translate complex data into actionable insights that help clients make informed decisions and achieve measurable outcomes.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with internal teams (e.g., Client Services, Product, and Analytics) to deliver integrated solutions and ensure client success.
- Maintain Industry Expertise: Stay current on trends in general merchandise to position Circana as a thought leader and trusted advisor.
- Build Strategic Relationships: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across client organizations, including decision-makers and influencers.
- Utilize Sales Tools and Platforms: Leverage Circana's proprietary platforms (e.g., Unify , Liquid Data, Intelligence Suite) to support client engagements and solution delivery.
- Champion Client Success: Ensure client satisfaction by proactively addressing challenges, identifying growth opportunities, and delivering consistent value.
- Support Innovation and Feedback: Provide market feedback to internal teams to help refine offerings and contribute to product development.
- Advanced Analytic Skills: Demonstrated ability to conceive, manage, and deliver fact-based analyses, with a focus on consumer solutions, providing clients with clear, actionable insights to inform strategy.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of experience with syndicated data, analytics, account management, or related fields.
- Retail experience and/or General Merchandise experience is preferred.
- Excellent knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Word, and ability to mine large amounts of data.
- Effective team player and proven ability to work remotely as well as with clients across virtual and diverse teams.
- Strong project and workload management and proactive management of internal and external stakeholder expectations.
- Ability to engage in a consultative manner with clients at all levels when helping solve/manage deliverables and critical business challenges.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt communication style to the audience and the ability to understand and respond to another's point of view.
- Demonstrated resilience and sound judgment in dealing with business and corporate challenges and change.
- Strong commercial acumen and appreciation of contractual obligations.
- Knowledge of Unify is a plus.
Circana Behaviors
As well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviors sit at the core of our organization. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviors throughout the business within their day-to-day role:
- 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): Hybrid, remote or regionally based near Pittsburgh, PA.
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 $70,000.00 to $82,000.00 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.
#LI-AS1
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Salary : $70,000 - $82,000