Growth Consulting Analyst

About Circana

At Circana, we thrive on continuous learning and growth, fostering an environment where feedback is freely shared and victories are celebrated. We offer flexibility for work and personal lives and are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizing the strength it brings to our business, employees, clients, and communities. Circana is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®, a testament to our employees' positive experiences. Learn more at www.circana.com.

The Growth Consulting Analyst Role

Growth Consulting is a well-established strategy consulting practice within Circana, dedicated to driving profitable growth for clients. The team partners with senior management at major consumer packaged goods, retail, general merchandise, over-the-counter health care companies, and Private Equity firms.

As a Growth Consulting Analyst, you will join offices across the US, working in collaborative teams directly with clients. This growing strategy practice offers a unique opportunity to help clients improve performance in a challenging environment through speed to delivery, unparalleled data assets, industry-specific expertise, actionable strategies, and a collaborative working style.

Job Responsibilities

• Work in small teams of 3-5 consultants, actively participating in all aspects of client engagement.
• Demonstrate creativity in thought, problem-solving, and conceptual skills.
• Structure analysis and research, gather and analyze information, formulate and test hypotheses, and develop and communicate recommendations.
• Utilize Circana’s proprietary data platform, including POS data, Panel data, and custom survey data, for analysis and consulting.
• Apply strategic frameworks, understand business models and functions, and exhibit a positive, collaborative "make it happen" attitude.
• Present results to client management and assist in implementing recommendations with client team members.
• Receive exceptional training, frequent coaching, and mentoring from colleagues, a Partner, and assigned mentor and peer coach.
• Gain guidance and support in client engagement selection to develop skills and build your professional network.

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree (preferably in business, marketing, consumer insights, statistics, or economics) with less than 4 years of work experience.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to create work product-focused materials such as PowerPoint decks, Excel models, articles, or other written deliverables.
• Flexibility to work or attend meetings outside traditional business hours or take on projects with limited notice.
• Excellent organizational capabilities, including initiating tasks independently and seeing them through to completion.
• Proficient in rational decision-making based on data, facts, and logical reasoning.
• Exceptional time management skills in a complex and largely autonomous work environment.
• Ability to collaborate across time zones using digital productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Office) and digital communication tools (e.g., email, Teams, Zoom).
• Ability to travel occasionally (typically less than 10%).

Circana Behaviors

Circana values specific behaviors in its employees, which sit at the core of the organization:

• Stay Curious: A hunger to learn, grow, and ask big questions.
• Seek Clarity: Embrace complexity to create clarity and inspire action.
• Own the Outcome: Be accountable for decisions and take ownership of choices.
• Center on the Client: Relentlessly add value for customers.
• Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement.
• Champion Inclusivity: Foster trust, engaging with empathy, respect, and integrity.
• Commit to each other: Contribute to making Circana a great place to work.

Key skills/competency

• Strategy Consulting
• Data Analysis
• Consumer Insights
• Problem Solving
• Business Acumen
• Client Engagement
• Project Management
• Communication Skills
• Financial Modeling
• Presentation Skills