Senior Manager, Retail Client Sales and Insights

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

📋 Description

• Collaborate with the client’s Price and Promotions team alongside cross-functional stakeholders.

• Discover, assess, and prioritize growth opportunities within assortment, pricing, promotion, distribution, customer, and category management initiatives.

• Create fact-based analyses that address various business inquiries.

• Responsibly interpret data and outputs generated by AI.

• Convert findings into actionable recommendations to aid client decision-making.

• Prepare clear presentations that communicate analytical insights, AI-generated outputs, and their business implications.

• Assist in the adoption and expansion of Circana solutions, platforms, and sanctioned AI capabilities.

• Work in collaboration with Client Insights, Analytics, Product, Technology, Enablement, and Commercial teams.

• Oversee assigned projects and workstreams, addressing risks, trade-offs, and prioritization requirements.

• Keep track of retail, category, consumer, competitive, and technology trends.

• Share expertise in analytics, best practices, platform knowledge, and insights on responsible AI usage.

• Spot opportunities to enhance Circana data, software, and AI-enabled solutions.

• Offer client and market feedback to refine offerings and increase adoption.

• Cultivate relationships with retailers and act as a thought partner to merchants.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience using Circana, NIQ, IRI, or similar syndicated data sources.

• A Bachelor’s degree is required; a concentration in Business, Marketing, Economics, Analytics, Statistics, or a related field is preferred.

• Experience in sales, category management, shopper insights, consumer insights, marketing, analytics, or a similar data-driven role within CPG, retail, or consulting.

• Capability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and deliver insights in a dynamic client environment.

• Ability to convert stakeholder needs into analytical frameworks and quantifiable business outcomes.

• Skill in synthesizing data, analyses, and AI-generated outputs into practical recommendations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong quantitative and analytical abilities.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

• Familiarity with syndicated data platforms such as Unify+ and Circana analytical tools.

• Responsible usage of approved AI-enabled tools.

• Proficient in building trusted partnerships and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.

• Experience in cross-functional collaboration across analytics, client insights, sales, product, technology, and enablement teams.

• Solid understanding of retail merchandising, category management, consumer behavior, and market dynamics.

• Preferred experience supporting CVS or another large retailer.

• Experience assisting retail merchants and category managers is preferred.

• Ability to present recommendations to business stakeholders is preferred.

• Successful completion of a background check may be necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible and accommodating work environment.

• Paid time off.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan.

• Eligibility for bonus pay.

• Option for remote work.

• Preferred onsite schedule of three days per week at CVS Corporate Headquarters.

• Initiatives for an inclusive workplace and belonging.

• Transparency in AI-assisted screening.

• Background checks conducted in accordance with local laws.

• Current employer will not be contacted without consent.