Client Insights Analyst

 Client: Costco

Hybrid: Issaquah, WA

Let’s be unstoppable together!

Circana is a leading provider of technology, AI, and data solutions for consumer-packaged goods companies, manufacturers, and retailers. Our predictive analytics and Liquid Data® platform help clients measure market share, uncover consumer behavior, and drive growth—powered by six decades of expertise and an expansive, high-quality data set.

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’re a global company dedicated to fostering inclusivity and belonging. We value and celebrate the unique experiences, cultures, and viewpoints that each individual brings. By embracing a wide range of backgrounds, skills, expertise, and beyond, we create a stronger, more innovative environment for our 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. Circana is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana.

Learn more at www.circana.com.

Our Critical Sales Skills

At the heart of our commercial success is a team of professionals who combine strategic insight, customer-centricity, and executional excellence. These skills represent the core capabilities required to drive value for our clients and sustainable growth for our business.

• Effectively Presents Solutions: Delivers tailored, compelling solutions that align with customer needs and drive action.
• Knows the Buying Influences: Identifies key decision-makers and understands their motivations and influence.
• Manages Buyer Indifference: Recognizes and explores customer hesitation to uncover new needs or opportunities.
• Understands Customer Needs: Operates as a recognized expert to articulate customer needs in the customer's business language and business context.
• Being Resilient: Bounces back from setbacks with composure and positivity; helps others stay productive during tough times.
• Manages Ambiguity: Stays focused and calm in uncertain situations; guides others through change.

What will you be doing?

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.

Job 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.

 

Requirements

 Education & Experience

• 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.
• MBA or progress toward an MBA is a plus, not required.

Technical & Analytical Skills

• 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.

• Exposure to SQL, APIs, Python, or analytics platforms is a plus.

• High attention to data accuracy and quality.

Ways of Working

• 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.

 Nice-To-Haves:

• 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.

Communication & Collaboration

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally.
• Open to feedback and continuous improvement in storytelling and presentation.

Mindset

• Curious, coachable, and proactive with a passion for data and problem-solving.
• Organized, dependable, and accountable.
• Resilient, flexible, and solutions-oriented.

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 position can be located in the following area(s): Greater Seattle area

Prospective candidates may be asked to consent to background checks (in accordance with local legislation and our candidate privacy notice ) Your current employer will not be contacted without your permission.

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. The salary range for this role is $70k to $80k.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

An offer of employment may be conditional upon successful completion of a background check in accordance with local legislation and our candidate privacy notice. Your current employer will not be contacted without your permission.

You can apply for this role through the Circana careers website or Intranet site for internal candidates. This role is subject to AI-assisted screening. Circana uses artificial intelligence (AI) to assess resumes for alignment with job requirements by helping locate details in resumes that relate to the job description.