Insights Consultant – Fresh Meat & Wellness

Job Description

Client Manager – Insights & Analytics | NielsenIQ

The Tone:
This is a Client Manager role at NielsenIQ, a global information and measurement company that provides data and insights to the retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries. In this position, you will translate complex data into compelling, insight-driven stories that influence client decision-makers and drive deeper partnerships. Your work directly shapes client strategy and engagement, positioning NielsenIQ as a leading authority in market trends.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Hybrid
• Location: Hybrid

• Mission: Transform complex data into actionable, insight-rich narratives that drive client interest, foster new conversations, and lead to deeper strategic partnerships.
• Tech Stack: NIQ, Circana/IRI, Numerator, Dunnhumby, MS Excel (v/x-lookup, sum/if), SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau

What You’ll Actually Do
• Storytelling: Craft compelling, insight-driven stories by leveraging NIQ’s methodologies, solutions, and analytic platforms to influence decision-makers.
• Presentation Design: Create visually compelling presentations that showcase the power of NIQ data and tools, sparking client interest and opening doors for deeper partnerships.
• Client Strategy: Apply your understanding of retail and CPG business dynamics to diagnose client challenges and uncover opportunities in strategy and shopper engagement.
• Collaboration: Partner closely with internal teams and client stakeholders to shape deliverables that are both actionable and engaging.
• Industry Authority: Contribute to NIQ’s growing expertise in the fresh meat space and broader health and wellness industry by assembling resources and informing perspectives.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Mid-level professional with a strong understanding of the CPG ecosystem, retail dynamics, and how brands and retailers utilize data for decision-making.
• Experience: 5 years of experience in the Consumer-Packaged Goods or Retail industry, specifically in merchandising, shopper/consumer marketing, supply chain, or manufacturer-retailer relationships.
• Skills: Proficiency in syndicated POS or panel data tools (NIQ, Circana/IRI, Numerator, or Dunnhumby); Expert MS Excel skills, including v/x-lookup and sum/if; Rich experience creating engaging PowerPoint presentations from complex datasets and ideas; Strong oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on listening; Ability to successfully multi-task and independently manage multiple projects.
• Bonus: Working knowledge of SQL, Python, other coding languages, and BI tools (Power BI/Tableau); Experience with fresh meat and health and wellness brands, understanding product attributes, functional benefits, and consumer trust; Willingness to travel up to 10-15% of the time.