
Client Manager (Analytical Lead)
- Chicago, IL
- $76,500-87,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Work as a master of propriety NIQ tools and metrics and use these to help solve clients' business questions.
- Work closely with the CS Consultants to transform customer experience.
- During briefing sessions, independently respond to field business questions and develop analytical outlines that leverage multiple NIQ solutions into a cohesive story.
- Simplify/visualize data and translate numbers into a compelling story for clients with insightful callouts and actionable recommendations.
- Prepare and present insights/recommendations as per Academy Silver graduate level, i.e. always using SCQA and AP efficiently.
- Drive customer satisfaction through analyses and delivery of relevant and impactful insights.
- Lead generation: Identify revenue leads in an independent way and take ownership in partnering with AD to convert these into revenue opportunities.
- Execute strongly based on the service model.
- Take initiative to remove roadblocks when they arise.
- Lead by example, guide and coach junior members.
- Champion an initiative within business unit and provide guidance to peers in that specific area, also accountable for delivering as per the KPI on this area.
- Lead Thought Leadership Projects.
- Client briefing: Ask questions of client to probe and understand the real issue, guided by the NIQ briefing template. Support junior members to do the same.
- 3-5 years of experience in the CPG industry and/or related sales, category management, market research.
- Prior experience with NIQ (or similar) solutions preferred in the analytics space, including POS/Panel Data.
- Proficiency in pulling, analyzing, and incorporating all NIQ data sources that are relevant to the client - i.e. RMS, Homescan, Omni, Spectra, etc.
- Proficiency in utilizing Discover and helping diminish/eliminate client concerns and roadblocks to drive usage.
- Ability to coach others in data analyses and working with NIQ tools.
- Curious person who likes building stories based on data to answer questions.
- Strong analytical mind and excellent numerical skills.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Sheets/Slides.
- Excellent command of both written and spoken English.
- Digital savvy and fast learner of concepts/tools/analyses.
- Masters's degree a plus.
- Comprehensive healthcare plan (medical, Rx, dental and vision).
- Flexible spending accounts and Health Savings Account (including company contributions).
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan including company matching contributions.
- Disability insurance.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Discretionary paid time off program and 11 paid holidays.
- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- LinkedIn Learning
- Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)