Consumer Market Insights Manager

JLB Insights delivers an elevated partnership for both our internal and external partners. We bring data-driven insights that fuel high-level partnership and strategies across our vendor clients and Target. We are trusted strategic partners and category experts, providing proactive analytics and actionable recommendations that help support our client’s goals and drive growth at Target and beyond.

We are seeking a talented individual to join our organization as part of our Consumer & Market Insights team. This individual should have 5+ years of relevant CPG/Retail/Digital Management experience and proficiency in Circana, Nielsen and/or Numerator syndicated data systems. As the ideal candidate, you must be a self-starter, adaptable, highly organized, a creative problem solver and team collaborator.

• Develop deep relationships with 2-5 direct clients that lead to regular collaboration of the strategies and tactics of their business and support the evolving needs of the brand.
• Be the expert in your client’s product and category. Utilize multiple sources of data and your own analytical power to create robust data-driven deep-dives with clear insights, supportive of brand initiatives and inclusive of white space opportunities for both client and retailer.
• Deliver your analytics and insights through purpose-driven, influential, storytelling.
• Create reporting to analyze performance and provide actionable insights and strategic recommendations regarding key pillars of partnership at Target.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners at JL Buchanan to produce recommendations and results for our clients.
• Proactively identify and communicate client advantages and potential adversity to motivate a collective approach toward success.
• Interested in learning primary research techniques and participating in studies to uncover shopper sentiment and behavior.

• 5+ years of relevant CPG/Retail/Digital Management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Marketing, Mathematics, Data Science (or related field)
• Background in traditional category management support with Target preferred
• Advanced expertise in Circana or Nielsen Market Data
• Mastery of Microsoft Excel and Power Point
• Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail and an entrepreneurial spirit, advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, storytelling and organizational skills
• Collaborative with ability to interface with multiple levels of an organization but can work with a large degree of autonomy. Direct junior members of the team on occasion
• Proactive and committed to delivering actionable insights and recommendations to clients that drive results.
• Positive attitude, creative resourcefulness, and a team-player
• Passionate about retail

JLB is an award-winning retail consulting firm that is passionate about helping brands succeed at Target and Target win in the Marketplace. More than a traditional broker, we offer tailored solutions across Sales, Strategy, Category Management, Insights, Trend, Creative, Research, Digital Analytics, and more — helping brands thrive at one of the world’s most innovative retailers.

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Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Business Analyst, Sales, Retail