Associate Director, Analytics Commercial

About this job:  The primary role of the Associate Director Analytic is to have responsibility for the development, implementation and coordination of analytics solutions for NielsenIQ client organizations. This includes delivering insights, recommendations and tools to our clients related to pricing, promotion, distribution and/or merchandising strategies and executional tactics.   He/she will be responsible for coordinating and developing the supporting analytic teams and all aspects of our client engagements, which includes managing key client stakeholders, conducting analysis of results, simulating client plans, creating deliverable materials, and supporting presentation/training/tool deliveries. This position is off-site, and some travel is required.   Responsibilities:   Develop and coordinating analytic teams through designing, executing, presenting and implementing analytic insights and tools to meet clients’ research objectives   Ensure pro-active insights and action-oriented solutions are delivered to our clients by being an expert in your practice area(s) and data/insight storytelling, with an ability to explain methodologies behind all key analytical consulting to the client   Coordinate team resources, timelines and priorities both internally and externally, sometimes consisting of moving targets and conflicting deadlines   Drive client value, successful implementation and ongoing usage/integration of analytic solutions that leads to new business and contract renewals   General Skills & Competencies   Expertise in Manufacturer Sales functions (RGM/Revenue Growth Management, RTM/Route to Market, RMO, Category Management, Key Account Analytics, Headquarters Sales, etc.)   Strong logic, deductive reasoning, problem solving and critical thinking skills   Skilled & polished communicator, including group presentations and storytelling   Robust project management skills   Demonstrated mastery in data analysis & application to client business issues, including designing custom solutions to address client business objectives and deliver client value from the engagement   Demonstrated strength in maintaining positive client relationships in complex situations & resolving client issues with the ability to interface with client executives (VPs, Directors, Account Leads, etc.)   Strong people management skills to promote a strong team culture, positive work environment and associate skills development   Able to work collaboratively with internal & external teams   Strong sense of urgency and accountability to drive client outcomes   CPG industry knowledge, experience and acumen   Consistently drives best practices, process improvements and thought leadership to advance the business   Background and Technical Skills   Bachelor's degree required   MBA or advanced/analytics degree preferred   7+ years of relevant experience in Market Research, Consumer Packaged Goods, Consulting, Analytics, Revenue Management and/or Category Management   Strong analytic background and knowledge of statistical or data science methodologies and applications   Strong Marketing/Research background