Full-Time VP, Insights Leader (Hybrid-Minneapolis)

About this jobAt NIQ, we deliver the most complete and clear understanding of consumer buying behavior that reveals new pathways to growth. We are looking for a VP, Insights Leader. You will be responsible for driving NIQ's Customer Success Industry Insights mission through the delivery of Thought Leadership and accountable for the on-target delivery of your team's KPIs.

As a VP, Insights Leader you will:

• Lead a team of analytics / insights associates successfully; guiding, coaching and developing team members; providing them with timely feedback and recognition on performance to ensure the team demonstrates high standards of performance and professional competencies
• Partner closely with cross-functional peers to elevate the customer experience, including collaborating closely with the Account Director on joint business goals
• Help team members develop probing skills to identify and uncover the most important business questions for their clients & hold the team accountable for quality insights per our 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
• Synthesize market research and trends into new insights and recommendations wrapped in a compelling story for client presentation

A Little About You

• You are a practitioner in the Food industry with knowledge and connections among retailers and brands.
• You confidently speak to the industry issues, consumer trends, and the needs of the industry players.
• You enjoy presenting and are energized when engaging large and senior level audiences. Your communication skills are top notch!
• You are able to interweave strategic points, engaging stories, and key data points to craft a compelling storyline.
• You are comfortable utilizing insights and analytics and view them as a key component of product development, brand management, marketing and merchandising.

Experience Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in the Food industry from food manufacturing and/or CPG industry
• 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
• Experience working with syndicated tools (NielsenIQ or Circana, or similar panel, RMS/POS, scan data)
• Proven track record of building client engagement
• Ability to be onsite 2-3 days a week in Minneapolis

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree

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