Executive Analyst - Retail

As an Executive Analyst at NIQ, you will be responsible for driving client value through active engagement and understanding client priorities. This includes coaching the Analyst team, producing insightful recommendations, and acting as a liaison between stakeholders. Your role will require leveraging all NIQ services to assist clients in achieving their goals effectively.

To qualify for the Executive Analyst position at NIQ, you should hold a post-secondary degree in Business or a related field, along with over five years of research or analytical experience in the CPG/Retail industries. Strong analytical skills, presentation capabilities, and experience in building relationships with senior leaders are key assets for this role.

At NIQ, we prioritize professional growth, offering benefits such as LinkedIn Learning and opportunities for coaching and mentoring within the team. We provide a flexible working environment that encourages continuous learning and development tailored to help Executive Analysts thrive in their careers.

NIQ stands out as an attractive employer for Executive Analysts due to its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as a strong reputation in the consumer intelligence industry. Our focus on delivering actionable insights ensures that analysts play a vital role in shaping business strategies in the retail sector.

As an Executive Analyst at NIQ, you will lead various initiatives geared towards improving our Retailer client's business performance. Projects may involve data analysis, strategy formulation, and collaborating with multiple teams to deliver comprehensive insights that respond to client needs and market trends.

When responding, highlight specific roles you've held in the CPG or Retail sectors, discussing your contributions and how they tie into your analytical skills. This showcases your understanding of industry dynamics and your practical ability to apply insights beneficially.

Share your methodical approach to data analysis, including tools and techniques you prefer. Emphasize how you focus on actionable recommendations based on your interpretations and your experiences translating complex data into user-friendly insights.

Discuss techniques you apply to build trust and rapport with clients, such as active listening, ensuring transparency, and consistently following up on their needs. Share specific examples where your engagement strategies led to positive client outcomes.

You should focus on your mentoring philosophy, highlighting customized guidance, setting clear performance standards, and fostering collaboration within the team. Illustrate your coaching success with examples where your support led junior analysts to exceed their goals.

Choose a relevant project, detailing the challenge, your approach to addressing it, and what the outcome was. This not only shows your problem-solving skills but also your ability to work within a team to achieve results.

Mention specific sources you turn to for insights, such as industry publications, networking at conferences, or leveraging platforms like LinkedIn. Discuss how staying updated allows you to provide more valuable insights to clients.

Emphasize how data analytics form the backbone of your decision-making process. Provide examples of how you've utilized data-driven insights to form strategic recommendations that addressed client needs.

Convey your admiration for NIQ's commitment to consumer insights and data analytics, along with the opportunity to impact Retailer relationships positively. Express your enthusiasm for contributing to a company that values diversity and fosters professional growth.

Detail the analytical tools you are adept in, whether it's Tableau, SQL, or proprietary platforms, explaining how each potential tool enhances your analytical process and the quality of insights you provide to clients.

Describe your process for aligning your insights with client goals, focusing on collaborative discussions, understanding their KPIs, and integrating feedback throughout the analysis phase to ensure relevance and impact.