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Circana is the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior. Through unparalleled technology, advanced analytics, cross-industry data, and deep expertise, we provide clarity that helps almost 7,000 of the world’s leading brands and retailers take action and unlock business growth. We understand more about the complete consumer, the complete store, and the complete wallet so our clients can go beyond the data to apply insights, ignite innovation, meet consumer demand, and outpace the competition.
At Circana, we are fueled 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. Learn more at www.circana.com.
What will you be doing?
The successful candidate will join a team of solutions delivery consultants whose core objective is to support FMCG manufacturer and retailers with their growth plans by analysing the impact of their in-store sales activities for price and promo and assortment to identify opportunities to improve performance. Recommendations are made on our client’s assortment, price and promotional strategies. This is achieved via insightful analysis of econometric models based on EPOS data.
This vacancy resides in the Analytics team, responsible for project data set-up and troubleshooting, analysis design, project management and execution, as well as supporting the Senior Analytics Consultant in delivering Analytics projects to our clients. You will be involved in delivering a portfolio of different services that address sales drivers across the marketing mix and specific services geared to improve retail execution. This role is created to assist in growing our Advanced Analytics offering in South Africa, and you will work with our central modelling hub in Athens. You will also get the opportunity to provide technical support to the broader EMEA team (Netherlands, Germany and UK) This role will involve 80% data processing, management and setup with 20% insight generation and client interaction time. This balance might shift into 50%/50% over the next 2 years depending on team requirements.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start their career in analytics within a consultancy department. You will play an active part in ensuring the continued growth of Circana’s Analytics solutions.
Job Responsibilities
- Provision of technical support to the sales process and to client project delivery meetings.
- Gain an understanding of the statistical methods used in our Analytics solutions.
- Preparing data to be sent to our central modelling hub for statistical modelling.
- Quality checking modelling outputs and providing feedback to the modelling team
- Liaising with our modelling hub, the CPG team and the Senior Consultant regarding any questions about the client’s category or the data set.
- Taking ownership with input from the senior consultant to complete Project Scope documents.
- Learning the ins and outs of projects and drive efficiencies in the process where possible.
- Assist the Senior Consultant with developing insightful presentations.
- Keeping abreast of changes within the broader environment (the economy, retail landscape, client competitors), that impact on the Client’s business.
- Assist the Senior Consultant in the education and adoption of the new solutions.
Requirements
- Tertiary qualifications in Business/Marketing/Econometrics or equivalent required.
- 1 year + experience in Circa or other market research epos data cleaning and processing
- Applicants do not need to have a statistical background to apply, but must have strong analytical skills with an aptitude for accurately managing and interpreting data
- Exposure to revenue growth management strategies and/or FMCG business and market trends is advantageous, though not a requirement.
- Proficient in MS Office (particularly Excel and PowerPoint)
- Experience working with Unify or similar big-data platforms
- Ability to demonstrate a focus on quality and accuracy in all areas of work
- Self-motivated, accountable and committed with good decision making and project management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects and stakeholders
- Articulate, able to proactively identify and communicate issues, taking ownership for resolution and/or escalating as appropriate.
Circana Behaviors
As well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviors sit at the core of our organization. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviors throughout the business within their day-to-day role:
- Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions
- Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action
- Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices
- Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers
- Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement
- Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect and integrity
- Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone
Location
This position can be located in the following area(s): Cape Town or Johannesburg
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