Associate Director, Analytics Commercial

About this job:
The primary role of the Associate Director Analytic is to have responsibility for the development, implementation and coordination of analytics solutions for NielsenIQ client organizations. This includes delivering insights, recommendations and tools to our clients related to pricing, promotion, distribution and/or merchandising strategies and executional tactics.
He/she will be responsible for coordinating and developing the supporting analytic teams and all aspects of our client engagements, which includes managing key client stakeholders, conducting analysis of results, simulating client plans, creating deliverable materials, and supporting presentation/training/tool deliveries. This position is off-site, and some travel is required.
Responsibilities:
Develop and coordinating analytic teams through designing, executing, presenting and implementing analytic insights and tools to meet clients’ research objectives
Ensure pro-active insights and action-oriented solutions are delivered to our clients by being an expert in your practice area(s) and data/insight storytelling, with an ability to explain methodologies behind all key analytical consulting to the client
Coordinate team resources, timelines and priorities both internally and externally, sometimes consisting of moving targets and conflicting deadlines
Drive client value, successful implementation and ongoing usage/integration of analytic solutions that leads to new business and contract renewals
General Skills & Competencies
Expertise in Manufacturer Sales functions (RGM/Revenue Growth Management, RTM/Route to Market, RMO, Category Management, Key Account Analytics, Headquarters Sales, etc.)
Strong logic, deductive reasoning, problem solving and critical thinking skills
Skilled & polished communicator, including group presentations and storytelling
Robust project management skills
Demonstrated mastery in data analysis & application to client business issues, including designing custom solutions to address client business objectives and deliver client value from the engagement
Demonstrated strength in maintaining positive client relationships in complex situations & resolving client issues with the ability to interface with client executives (VPs, Directors, Account Leads, etc.)
Strong people management skills to promote a strong team culture, positive work environment and associate skills development
Able to work collaboratively with internal & external teams
Strong sense of urgency and accountability to drive client outcomes
CPG industry knowledge, experience and acumen
Consistently drives best practices, process improvements and thought leadership to advance the business
Background and Technical Skills
Bachelor's degree required
MBA or advanced/analytics degree preferred
7+ years of relevant experience in Market Research, Consumer Packaged Goods, Consulting, Analytics, Revenue Management and/or Category Management
Strong analytic background and knowledge of statistical or data science methodologies and applications
Strong Marketing/Research background

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No