Operations Summer Associate - Marketing Mix

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 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.

 Role Overview

Circana offers a full summer program to ensure ALL our associates gain…

• Knowledge about the industry we exist in and the clients we serve;
• Experience working on active projects that have actual impact on our business;
• Training on technical tools and behavioral skills that are critical to an employee’s success;
• Networking and mentorship opportunities that can create personal connections lasting far beyond the summer.

Job Responsibilities

The Analytics & Delivery team is a trusted business partner regarded as data experts, able to translate data into actionable insights to drive Circana’s clients’ business performance. A Summer Associate will support one of the following teams:

• Audience Desk – responsible for building and distributing audiences based on past purchase data. Using Circana-specific tools and working with multiple teams (including offshore, commercial, and product), the AD works to provide agency partners & clients with segments of buyers (measured as households) that are then used for various media campaigns.
• Media Lift– analyzes media campaigns run by advertisers and retailers by linking exposure data to data from retailer loyalty card databases to determine if the media that was delivered to a household drove an increase in purchasing.
• Marketing Mix– uses data modeling to help clients evaluate and optimize the performance of their marketing efforts as they relate to product sales and return on investment
• Strategic Analytics – leverages Circana data and solutions to deliver data on trade marketing, pricing, promotion and other analytic techniques to drive actionable insights for clients.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree required in Marketing, Business, or related field with a quantitative component expecting to graduate between December 2026 and June 2027.
• Experience in or knowledge of the Retail or CPG industry preferred (e.g., School projects, case study, or relevant work experience).
• Academic knowledge/coursework in finance, economics, statistics, marketing or marketing analytics, data visualization, and/or logic is preferred
• Strong intellectual curiosity and critical thinking ability, relentless attention to detail, strong written/verbal communication, ability to work collaboratively on a team, etc.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint as well as experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Qlik Sense, etc.)
• Technology aptitude and willingness to learn and work on new solutions and platforms
• Creative problem solving skills, ability to frame a business problem, design and execute an analysis plan, and understand and synthesize data findings into business insights and translate into creative data visualizations

 Circana Behaviors

Beyond technical skills, experience, and role-specific attributes, these shared behaviors are fundamental to our culture and success. We seek individuals who consistently demonstrate and champion these behaviors in their daily work:

• 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): Remote, USA, Chicago, IL. 

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 for this role is $22.00 per hour.

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.

The anticipated application deadline for this position is approximately Monday, April 13th, 2026. 

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