Director, Client Sales & Insights

Circana

$102K — $140K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Retail & Consumer Goods
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8-12+ years' experience in marketing, sales, insights, or related fields, preferably in CPG or retail.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to derive insights from diverse data sources.
  • Expertise in translating data into actionable implications in the CPG industry.
  • Experience with Circana or other CPG point-of-sale solutions; panel experience preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; strong presentation skills needed.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Drive client growth by identifying and aligning Circana's solutions with client strategic goals.
  • Deliver insight-led solutions that translate complex data into actionable insights for clients.
  • Manage the entire sales cycle from prospecting to closing deals.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure client success.
  • Maintain expertise in CPG trends to position Circana as a thought leader.
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with key client stakeholders.
  • Utilize proprietary platforms to support client engagements and solution delivery.
  • Achieve revenue targets through disciplined account planning and pipeline management.
  • Champion client success by addressing challenges and identifying growth opportunities.
  • Support innovation by providing market feedback for product development.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • Flexible remote work opportunities.
  • Performance-based bonus structure.
Full Job Description
Client Insights Director

What will you be doing?

You'll partner with clients to align Circana's solutions, data and analytics to their business goals, delivering actionable insights that drive measurable outcomes.

The role partners closely with clients and internal stakeholders to translate business challenges into analytical approaches, and to identify and close opportunities for ad hoc projects. In addition to managing and contributing to end-to-end insight delivery, this individual will support the team on complex analyses and help drive best practices across measurement, storytelling, and client engagement. The position also represents the Client Insights team internally and externally, contributing to product discussions and helping develop tailored reporting solutions, including Unify+, for a key Circana client.

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.
  • Manage the Sales Cycle: Lead end-to-end sales processes including prospecting, needs assessment, solution development, negotiation, and closing.
  • Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with internal teams (e.g., Client Insights, Product, and Analytics) to deliver integrated solutions and ensure client success.
  • Maintain Industry Expertise: Stay current on trends in CPG 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.
  • Achieve Revenue Targets: Meet or exceed individual and team sales goals through disciplined pipeline management and strategic account planning.
  • 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

  • 8-12+ years' relevant experience in marketing, sales, insights, or related functions with a Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG), Retailer, or Research Services company.
  • Analytical mindset deriving insights from various sources of data.
  • Demonstrated expertise in translating data and analysis into relevant implications within the CPG industry
  • Experience with Circana or other syndicated CPG POS solutions is required. CPG Panel experience is preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required
  • Bachelor's degree preferred


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): US (remote)

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 $102K to $140K.

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.

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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