Senior Director, Client Sales & Insights
Location
United States
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
$135K - $165K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Senior Director, Client Sales & Insights
Circana
Role Description The Client Insights Senior Director is a high-profile role within the company and our client organization. In this position, you will create impactful insights for companies known for their innovative products and highly visible marketing campaigns. You will escort the client through the processes necessary to help ensure their continued success. As a Client Insights Senior Director, you will lead a high-performance team in developing and using Circana’s tools to identify and address a broad spectrum of key marketing issues including: - New product launches - Line extensions - Trade spending - Pricing - Retail execution The Client Insights Senior Director serves as a passionate advocate for the client in advancing solutions that will best build the client’s long-term business. While exceeding revenue targets is important, success is equally measured by the ability to create indispensable, long-term, solution-focused consultative partnerships. Job Responsibilities - Leverage data and strong analytic capabilities to uncover impactful insights and inform business strategies and actions that drive client performance. - Promote, develop and deliver analytics-based syndicated and custom business solutions in partnership with HQ subject experts. - Make calls on when and how to customize solutions to fit unique client business issues. - Recommend long-term changes to methodology and approach. - Utilize Circana’s unparalleled Liquid Data platform and access to a constantly expanding ecosystem of data. - Spend time on industry thought leadership, business solutions definition, business development, project management, cross-functional team leadership, problem-solving, and innovation. - Act as a liaison and customer advocate with various internal teams. - Oversee a team of 3-5 client service team members. Critical Sales Skills - 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 context. - Being Resilient: Bounces back from setbacks with composure and positivity. - Manages Ambiguity: Stays focused and calm in uncertain situations; guides others through change. Requirements - 10+ years of progressive business experience with a strong understanding of manufacturer/retailer issues. - Ability to develop and execute client relationship strategies and architect business proposals. - Demonstrated ability driving C-level engagements across the broad spectrum of CPG core issues. - Proven experience maintaining manufacturer's and retailer's perspective. - A track record of creating and leveraging innovative solutions. - General management and P&L responsibility with a track record of revenue and profit growth. - Proven experience and success driving revenue growth through innovation. - Impactful executive presence. - Ability to translate vision articulated by stakeholders into solutions. - Leadership experience with direct reports or complex project teams. - Ability to quickly assess complex client issues and identify root causality. - Undergraduate degree required; Advanced degree preferred. Circana Behaviors - 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 is located remotely, with travel by client request to Modesto, California. Compensation The salary range for this role is $135,000 – 165,000. This job is also eligible for bonus pay. Benefits - Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off. - Medical/dental/vision insurance. - 401(k) to eligible employees.
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