Sr. Manager Customer & Commercial Insights
$147,496–$147,496 year
On-siteAurora, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Analyze syndicated and customer data sources to identify trends and develop ongoing reporting across channels. Advise on retail and foodservice commercial strategy by partnering with Sales, Culinary, and R&D to translate insights into viable product opportunities. Develop customer selling stories and materials supporting category reviews, innovation showcases, and commercial activation activities. Lead planning for trade shows and manage participation in industry memberships and data platforms. Make data-backed recommendations to support channel and customer go-to-market strategies and identify whitespace opportunities. This role serves as a strategic advisor for the Sales team, bridging data and customer engagement to drive commercial strategy and consumer-led innovation. Requires 5-10 years of CPG insights experience, including proficiency with Circana, Numerator, and Nielsen platforms.
Required Qualifications
- 5-10 years of experience in related field
- Specific experience working with syndicated data platforms such as Circana, Nielsen, Numerator, or similar sources
- Demonstrated ability to interpret data and translate insights into commercial recommendations
- Experience developing customer facing presentations and selling materials
- Experience evaluating promotions and trade spend effectiveness
- Retail and/or foodservice commercial experience
- Experience in refrigerated, frozen foods, or protein categories
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking capability
- Commercial storytelling and presentation development skills
- Ability to translate data into actionable recommendations
- Cross functional collaboration capability
- Strong communication and influence skills
- Organized and execution-oriented mindset with ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products
- 10% domestic travel
- Physical agility of lifting up to 15 pounds
- Physical ability to stand/walk for Less than 4 hours
Desired Qualifications
- highly preferred in CPG insights, category management, commercial strategy, or related roles
- BA/BS or equivalent
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