Retail Summer Associate - Summer 2025 - RETAI012282-3563 - Masco Corporation
Springfield, IL
About the Job
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more
information, please see:
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12214536 Retail Summer
Associate
Circana 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.
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. Join our inclusive, committed team to be
a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together.
Summer Associate Experience
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 mentor opportunities that can create personal
connections lasting far beyond the summer.
The Summer Associate's role with a Circana Retail Team
A Retail Associate that participates in the 2025 Summer Associate
Program are assigned to teams which may include:
Retail Client Insights
- Support a team responsible for helping a Retail client understand
their performance relative to the market and identify opportunities
to grow their business and share of the market. Projects may include
category management and merchandising support on a go-to-market
strategy, custom survey work, etc.
Retail Gateways
- The Gateway Customer Success team develops sales collateral and
sales support materials to facilitate the Gateway commercial
process. Customer Success team also develops and facilitates a
variety of client engagement programs to build engagement and impact
across manufacturer and retailer clients post-sale.
At Circana lateral, promotional, and cross-functional moves are
encouraged and part of our culture. While your initial role will be in
one of these groups, you'll have the chance to grow your career both
within your initial assignment and into other opportunities that meet
your career goals.
Key Qualifications:
- Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree required in Marketing, Business, or
related field with a quantitative component expecting to graduate
between December 2025 and June 2026.
- Experience in or knowledge of the Retail or CPG industry preferred
(e.g., School projects, extracurriculars, or relevant internship
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.)
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- 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
What makes us different?
- We have the most complete view. We start with the most complete
data, add cross-industry insights, and deliver it all through the
lens of our deep category expertise. When our clients see the
complete consumer, the complete store, and the complete wallet, they
gain a full understanding that leads to confident action.
- We have unparalleled technology. Our Liquid Data platform makes it
easy to work with cross-industry data and advanced analytics. Seeing
all the angles makes it easier to find new opportunities and spark
growth.
- We have deep industry expertise. Our industry experts are strategic
partners who really understand each client's business. That allows
us to push beyond insights into ideas that ignite new thinking and
lead to better outcomes
Our Culture
As a global community of professionals, we have a passion for turning
complexity into clarity, and a belief that the best in each of us makes
us 'Unstoppable Together'. This rally cry along with our seven
core behaviors of Seek Clarity, Stay Curious, Own the Outcome, Center
on the Client, Be a Challenger, Champion Inclusivity and Commit to Each
Otherenable us to be true brand ambassadors, proud of our
organization, culture and community.
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
information, please see:
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12214536 Retail Summer
Associate
Circana 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.
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. Join our inclusive, committed team to be
a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together.
Summer Associate Experience
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 mentor opportunities that can create personal
connections lasting far beyond the summer.
The Summer Associate's role with a Circana Retail Team
A Retail Associate that participates in the 2025 Summer Associate
Program are assigned to teams which may include:
Retail Client Insights
- Support a team responsible for helping a Retail client understand
their performance relative to the market and identify opportunities
to grow their business and share of the market. Projects may include
category management and merchandising support on a go-to-market
strategy, custom survey work, etc.
Retail Gateways
- The Gateway Customer Success team develops sales collateral and
sales support materials to facilitate the Gateway commercial
process. Customer Success team also develops and facilitates a
variety of client engagement programs to build engagement and impact
across manufacturer and retailer clients post-sale.
At Circana lateral, promotional, and cross-functional moves are
encouraged and part of our culture. While your initial role will be in
one of these groups, you'll have the chance to grow your career both
within your initial assignment and into other opportunities that meet
your career goals.
Key Qualifications:
- Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree required in Marketing, Business, or
related field with a quantitative component expecting to graduate
between December 2025 and June 2026.
- Experience in or knowledge of the Retail or CPG industry preferred
(e.g., School projects, extracurriculars, or relevant internship
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.)
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- 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
What makes us different?
- We have the most complete view. We start with the most complete
data, add cross-industry insights, and deliver it all through the
lens of our deep category expertise. When our clients see the
complete consumer, the complete store, and the complete wallet, they
gain a full understanding that leads to confident action.
- We have unparalleled technology. Our Liquid Data platform makes it
easy to work with cross-industry data and advanced analytics. Seeing
all the angles makes it easier to find new opportunities and spark
growth.
- We have deep industry expertise. Our industry experts are strategic
partners who really understand each client's business. That allows
us to push beyond insights into ideas that ignite new thinking and
lead to better outcomes
Our Culture
As a global community of professionals, we have a passion for turning
complexity into clarity, and a belief that the best in each of us makes
us 'Unstoppable Together'. This rally cry along with our seven
core behaviors of Seek Clarity, Stay Curious, Own the Outcome, Center
on the Client, Be a Challenger, Champion Inclusivity and Commit to Each
Otherenable us to be true brand ambassadors, proud of our
organization, culture and community.
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
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