Sr. Director, NA Insights & Commercial Analytics

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience building and leading insights & analytics teams ideally in the Client-side
• Extensive Industry experience in AlcBev is highly preferred and CPG a plus

• Relevant bachelor’s degree required – master’s degree a plus 

• Analytical and strategic mindset to think about the near- and longer-term team and evolution of analytics and insights capabilities 

• High degree of intellectual curiosity and creative insight, coupled with a drive for actionable, tangible impact on the organization 

• Experience setting, aligning, and delivering an insights agenda / learning plan and accountability, and ability to ensure agenda is delivered with excellence. 

• Team player with ability to work well in a fast paced, unstructured entrepreneurial environment 

• Demonstrated experience in managing teams / leader of leaders 

• Solid understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and suppliers with a broad range of research techniques (including new approaches to the world)

• Experience leading custom research across a variety of methodologies and business applications

• Proven experience in synthesizing information from multiple resources including syndicated data and analysis 

• Deep experience utilizing predictive analytics and predictive modeling, with experience in statistical analysis and modeling, e.g. causal inference, significance testing, regression analysis, etc. 

• Demonstrated experience in creating scalable, repeatable processes 

• Proficiency in reporting / analytics and AI tools required 

• Experience with syndicated sources (e.g. Nielsen, IRI, Panel data, MRI etc.) and ability to generate category or brand insights and to form recommendations 

• Strong communication, influence and presentation skills with proven track record of using insights to influence executives and colleagues 

• Experience developing, aligning, and owning a team research budget 
• Willing to travel to key markets in the US

The salary range for this role, based in Chicago, is $240,000-$265,000, along with an annual bonus, 401K match, profit sharing, and medical and wellness benefits. The salary range is commensurate with the candidate’s location, experience, and skillset. The range will vary if outside of this location.