Retail Account Manager, France

Let’s be unstoppable together!

Circana (formerly IRI and NPD) 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?**

Our Retail team is seeking an Account Manager who will actively support the team in building relationships with our retailers, providing them with value-added insights and driving revenue within our accounts. **

Job Responsibilities**

You have a strong desire to gain experience in servicing retailers and develop a strong relationship with them: You answer day to day requests, and you prepare and present retailers’ market review overviews, always providing value-adding analysis resulting in constant retailer’s satisfaction increase.

• You have commercial skills to recruit new retailers as POS partners, support the Retail team in implementing panel enhancements and commercialize new product launches.
• You have commercial skills to sell retail solutions and custom POS analysis in accordance to the Retail Business sales objectives
• Effectively liaise with other Retail Service team members, Operations, Commercial, Product, Research Sciences, and other support groups.
• You develop a strong market expertise and participate in the tracking of store’s activities and relevant local retail trends
• Industries to service: Toys

Requirements & Experience

With an education background in Business and Marketing, you have 3-5 years of experience in quantitative market research or in a retail organization.

• You have experience working with data and ideally been exposed to POS Panels. You must be able to analyse quantitative research, provide customer-oriented insights and meet sales objectives.
• Naturally rigorous and organized, you are able to handle multiple projects autonomously in a timely manner.
• With strong communication, you enjoy working in a team and you have the capacity to use your initiative for proposing new ideas.
• You are fluent in English and French
• You have a strong knowledge of Excel and Powerpoint.

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 permanent position will be based out in Paris (hybrid model possible).