Senior Analyst, Retail Media

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Assist in the expansion of client growth within Analytics and Retail Media.

• Support the commercial lead in uncovering opportunities in traditional analytics and retail media by preparing materials, conducting background research, and positioning Circana’s solutions to meet client needs.

• Simplify Data and Retail Media Insights into Actionable Takeaways.

• Collaborate with senior team members to analyze shopper, sales, and retail media performance data, helping to create clear narratives that facilitate client discussions and commercial proposals.

• Contribute to the Sales Process for Analytics and Retail Media.

• Assist in essential steps of the sales cycle—including prospect research, preparing needs assessments, aiding with proposals, and following up on both analytics programs and retail media opportunities.

• Foster Collaboration Across Teams.

• Work closely with Client Insights, Product, Retail Media Measurement, and Analytics teams to gather insights, validate data, and deliver comprehensive client solutions.

• Develop Foundational Knowledge of Retail Media and Industry Trends.

• Enhance understanding of retail, CPG, and retail media trends—including audience strategy, activation, measurement, and cross-channel dynamics—to enrich client discussions and improve solution alignment.

• Cultivate and Maintain Client Relationships.

• Assist in managing ongoing communication by preparing for meetings, capturing notes and action items, tracking deliverables, and ensuring prompt responses in analytics and retail media discussions.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Data Analytics, Communications, Economics, or a related discipline is required.

• 0–2 years of experience in a client-facing role, sales, analytics, or in a retail/CPG setting.

• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint is essential.

• Familiarity with analytics tools, CRM systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics), or retail media/ad platforms is preferred but not mandatory; training will be provided.

• Experience in digital media and shopper loyalty programs is advantageous.

• Capability to convert data and analyses into clear, relevant business implications.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid time off

• Medical/dental/vision insurance

• 401(k) plan available for eligible employees