Senior Insights Consultant

Let’s be unstoppable together!

At Circana, we are fuelled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We have a global commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we believe in the undeniable strength that diversity brings to our business, employees, clients, and communities. With us, you can always bring your full self to work. Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together.

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So, why Circana?

We’re progressive, inclusive and people focused. We seek to create a down-to-earth culture which balances work and home life and enables our team to be the best that it can be. Our people are important to us, and we offer a number of fantastic benefits including;

Flexible and hybrid workingUp to 5 weeks annual leave and holiday buy back scheme16 weeks paid parental leaveBirthday leaveSummer half daysCircana “Me” Days (4 per year!)Cultural swap days

What will you be doing?

As a Senior Insights Consultant, you will partner with leading FMCG organisations to convert complex data into sustained commercial growth. Acting as the lead across a portfolio of key clients, you will leverage your understanding of consumer behaviour, category dynamics, and retail purchasing trends to identify opportunities, solve business challenges, and influence strategic decision making.

This role combines client leadership, commercial accountability, and people management. You will lead and develop a small team, ensuring high-quality delivery while supporting team members through coaching, feedback, and ongoing development.

You will lead insight development end-to-end, synthesising market trends, shopper behaviour, and consumer data into clear, commercially focused narratives. Through strong storytelling, analytical thinking, and a consultative approach, you will help clients make informed decisions, unlock growth opportunities, and drive measurable business outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on building strong client partnerships, leading people, and delivering impactful insights that create real commercial value.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach and develop two direct reports, providing mentorship, support, and development opportunities Translate complex client business challenges into clearly defined project briefsLead the delivery of compelling, insight driven recommendations using multiple data sources to drive measurable commercial outcomes and ROIBuild and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders Own and execute strategic account plans, ensuring alignment to client priorities, long term growth objectives, and evolving business needsDeliver engaging presentations and data-driven storytelling that influence decision makers and drive action Identify, develop, and convert new commercial opportunities, positioning Circana’s solutions as integral to client successOversee contract renewals, invoicing and revenue targets

Requirements

5+ years' experience in insights, category management, account management, market research, consulting, or commercial roles within FMCG, retail, or related industries Strong analytical capability, with the ability to synthesise complex data into clear, commercially relevant recommendationsProven experience managing client relationships and building trusted partnerships with stakeholdersStrong account management and client-facing experience, with a consultative approach to solving business challengesCommercially minded, with the ability to identify growth opportunities and deliver value for both clients and the businessExcellent presentation, communication, and data storytelling skills, with the ability to influence senior audiencesDemonstrated ability to lead projects, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environmentPrevious people leadership experience is preferred; however, candidates with strong leadership potential and experience mentoring, coaching, or leading project teams will also be consideredExperience leading through change and helping clients adapt to new insights, strategies, or ways of workingHighly developed planning, organisation, and prioritisation skills

Circana Behaviours

As well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviours sit at the core of our organisation. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviours throughout the business within their day-to-day role:

Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questionsSeek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire actionOwn the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choicesCentre on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customersBe a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvementChampion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect and integrityCommit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone

Ready to make an impact?

If you're passionate about data, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to be part of a company that values your growth—we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now and let’s build something great together.

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