Nielsen

Vice President, US Retail Insights

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Market Research, Retail, Consumer GoodsIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 10+ years of experience in the Food industry from food manufacturing and/or CPG industry, with a plus for specific retail experience in value-driven collaborations, at least 5 years' experience leading teams and ability to coach others in data analysis, strong stakeholder management and experience working with complex client relationships, demonstrated understanding of the power in data analytics to drive brand building, marketing, retail merchandising and innovation, and experience working with syndicated tools (NielsenIQ or Circana, or similar panel, RMS/POS, scan data). A Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree is required.

Responsibilities

As a VP, Retail Insights, the individual will demonstrate retail expertise, leveraging experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG) retail industry to deliver provocative, action-oriented insights, bridging the gap between retailer and manufacturer, making an impact across the CPG value chain; lead a team of analytics / insights associates successfully; guide, coach and developing team members to high standards of professional competencies; synthesize market research and trends into new insights and recommendations wrapped in a compelling story for client presentation; partner closely with cross-functional peers to elevate the customer experience, including with the Account Director on strategic customer planning; instill a growth mindset in your team, focusing on skills to uncover the most important business questions and delivery high-quality insights that exceed customer standards; participate in client meetings to provide top-of-the-line Food Industry perspective, trends and opportunity; grow executive level engagement achieved through strong insight generation and industry expertise; support revenue targets through consistent lead generation and stable or improving conversion rates.

Skills

Retail Industry Expertise
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
Insights and Analytics
Market Research
Team Leadership
Client Presentation
Strategic Planning
Cross-functional Collaboration
Growth Mindset
Industry Trends

Nielsen

Global measurement and data analytics provider

About Nielsen

Nielsen provides measurement and data analytics services to help businesses understand consumers and markets globally. The company operates through two main divisions: Nielsen Global Media, which offers reliable metrics for the media and advertising industries, and Nielsen Global Connect, which supplies consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers with actionable insights about the marketplace. Nielsen combines its proprietary data with other sources to give clients a comprehensive view of current trends and future opportunities. With a presence in over 100 countries, Nielsen aims to support companies in making informed decisions to drive innovation and growth.

Town of Clarkstown, New YorkHeadquarters
1963Year Founded
$45.1MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, ConsultingIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off

Risks

Competition from digital-native analytics firms threatens Nielsen's market share.
Privacy regulations may impact Nielsen's data collection capabilities.
Private equity acquisition could lead to strategic shifts misaligned with client needs.

Differentiation

Nielsen offers comprehensive cross-platform measurement solutions, including mobile media markets.
The Diverse Media Equity program elevates diverse-owned media companies' visibility.
Nielsen Impact Score evaluates marketing value of university athletic programs.

Upsides

Acquisition of Telephia enhances Nielsen's mobile media measurement capabilities.
Partnerships with P&G and NMSDC support diverse media representation.
Collaboration with TikTok improves digital audience measurement services.

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