Executive Analyst - Retail

NielsenIQ works together with our many Retailer Clients to cultivate value-added partnership relationships. The goal is to become the primary and leading source of business insights for Retailers.

As an Executive Analyst, you will be responsible for driving client value through engagement, understanding and implementing key priorities and business objectives. You will be responsible for coaching the Analyst team to derive insightful analysis and recommendations that will help the Retailer achieve its’ business goals. You will be charged with developing a strong understanding of client strategy and business priorities and engage all NielsenIQ services and analytic teams to assist in addressing those business issues. You will be exposed to all facets of the Retailer and will work within a team environment where you will develop solid relationships with your own team and within the client organization. You will act as a liaison between NielsenIQ and the Retailer, as well as project lead on various initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have:

Post secondary degree in Business or a related field
5+ years of research/analytical experience within the CPG/Retail industries
Strong presentation and communication skills with Senior Leaders at the client

Strong relationship building/management skills

Demonstrated analytical skills with a proven ability to interpret and integrate data to provide actionable Retailer focused recommendations
Working knowledge of NielsenIQ products and services an asset
Previous experience coaching and mentoring team members an asset