Client Insights Analyst - Hybrid

Circana•Preston, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Step into a pivotal role partnering directly with Costco’s merchandising teams in Issaquah, WA to deliver strategic, insight‑driven guidance across their business. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with both retailer stakeholders and cross-functional Circana teams to transform complex, high‑volume data into clear, actionable recommendations. You’ll dive deep into retailer‑level performance, household purchasing behaviors, business reviews, and custom projects—advocating for the client’s needs while identifying new opportunities to grow our partnership. We are looking for candidates with experience in Merchandising, Account or Category Management, or Analytics roles that involve POS‑based reporting and client‑facing insights delivery. If you are passionate about working with large datasets, crafting compelling stories with data, and building strong, trust‑based client relationships, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (Analytics, Data Science, Economics, Business, Statistics, Marketing, Computer Science, or related).
0–2 years of relevant experience through internships, academic projects, or entry-level roles.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify insights.
Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills (formulas, pivots, data validation).
Experience with or strong interest in programming (e.g., Java); ability to work with data-driven logic.
Familiarity with BI and visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker) or eagerness to learn.
High attention to data accuracy and quality.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
Comfort operating with guidance in ambiguous situations while building independence.
Willingness to learn new tools, systems, and workflows.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Comfortable working cross-functionally.
Open to feedback and continuous improvement in storytelling and presentation.
Curious, coachable, and proactive with a passion for data and problem-solving.
Organized, dependable, and accountable.
Resilient, flexible, and solutions-oriented.

Nice To Haves

MBA or progress toward an MBA is a plus, not required.
Exposure to SQL, APIs, Python, or analytics platforms is a plus.
Exposure to retail, General Merchandise, or CPG.
Experience with large datasets, automated reporting, or analytics projects.
Academic or project experience in programming, statistics, or data engineering.

Responsibilities

Assist with fact-based analyses to inform assortment decisions, category performance, shopper behavior, and growth opportunities.
Support client accounts across General Merchandise and CPG by delivering timely, accurate, and actionable insights.
Learn to integrate multiple data sources (Circana data, client datasets, internal tools) into clear, data-backed recommendations.
Adapt quickly to changing priorities, ad-hoc requests, and evolving stakeholder needs.
Support the development and adoption of the Unify platform, including data validation and troubleshooting.
Partner with cross-functional teams (Client Insights, Product, Analytics, Technology) to deliver client-aligned solutions.
Clearly communicate insights to internal stakeholders and, over time, external client audiences.
Contribute to project scoping, timelines, documentation, and presentations.
Leverage technology and automation to improve efficiency and scalability.
Build strong relationships through reliability, responsiveness, and attention to detail.
Develop knowledge of retail, General Merchandise, and CPG trends and shopper behavior.
Contribute to team learning and continuous improvement.