Senior Director, Client Insights Hybrid Plano, TX or Purchase, NY

Senior Director Client Insights (Plano TX or Purchase NY)

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Circana is a leading provider of technology AI and data solutions for consumer packaged goods companies manufacturers and retailers. Our predictive analytics and Liquid Data platform help clients measure market share uncover consumer behavior and drive growthpowered by six decades of expertise and an expansive high-quality data set.

At Circana we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth we seek and share feedback freely and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives.â Were a global company dedicated to fostering inclusivity and belonging. We value and celebrate the unique experiences cultures and viewpoints that each individual brings. By embracing a wide range of backgrounds skills expertise and beyond we create a stronger more innovative environment for our employees clients and communities. With us you can always bring your full self to work.â Join our inclusive committed team to be a challenger own outcomes and stay curious together. Circana is proud to be Certified by Great Place To Work. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana. Learn more at .

What will you be doing

This is a seniorâlevel hybrid Client Insights role supporting PepsiCo Foods US (preferably located in Plano TX or Purchase NY) with a dedicated focus on the Sabra Dips portfolio. Youll serve as the primary insights partner for the client using data and analytics to answer business questions uncover the why behind performance and guide decisionâmaking. This role is an individual contributor with no people management responsibilities but it requires strong client presence and the ability to operate as a trusted advisor. Youll spend most of your time working directly with the client analyzing syndicated data developing insights and delivering recommendations that support growth.

Our Critical Sales Skills

At the heart of our commercial success is a team of professionals who combine strategic insight customer-centricity and executional excellence. These skills represent the core capabilities required to drive value for our clients and sustainable growth for our business.

• 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 customers business language and business context.
• Being Resilient: Bounces back from setbacks with composure and positivity; helps others stay productive during tough times.
• Manages Ambiguity: Stays focused and calm in uncertain situations; guides others through change.

Job Responsibilities

Requirements

• 710 years of experience in client insights analytics or market research.
• Handsâon experience working with syndicated data in a CPG environment either on the supplier or client side.
• Strong ability to translate data from tools such as Circana/IRI/NielsenIQ into clear practical insights for senior stakeholders.
• Proven client management skills with comfort operating as a trusted advisor to large complex clients or portfolios.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills with experience creating clear executiveâready storylines.
• Experience with analytics and visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Comfort using modern analytics and AIâenabled tools to support insight generation.
• Bachelors degree in related field.
• Hybrid role based in Plano TX or Purchase NY with an expectation of working onâsite 13 days per week.

Circana Behaviors

Beyond technical skills experience and role-specific attributes these shared behaviors are fundamental to our culture and success. We seek individuals who consistently demonstrate and champion these behaviors in their daily work:

• 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): Commutable to Plano TX or Purchase NY with an expectation of working onâsite 13 days per week.

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 employees 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 $119000 - $135000. 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.

An offer of employment may be conditional upon successful completion of a background check in accordance with local legislation and ourcandidate privacy notice. Your current employer will not be contacted without your permission.

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.

The anticipated application deadline for this position is approximately 2/25/26.

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