Analytics Director Jobs in Chicago, IL
Analytics Director jobs in Chicago are concentrated in the Loop, River North, and the Fulton Market corridor, with strong demand across finance, healthcare, and technology. Employers actively hiring include Fusion92, Kraft Heinz, and Huron Consulting. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Top employerFusion92
Work type80% Hybrid
Top credentialBachelor's degree
Companies hiring22
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Associate Director, Commercial Strategy & Analytics
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Kraft Heinz
Associate Director, Commercial Strategy & Analytics
Chicago, Illinois
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Associate Director, Data & Analytics
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Grant Thornton
Associate Director, Data & Analytics
Chicago, Illinois
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Assistant Director, Data Integrity and Analytics
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The University of Chicago
Assistant Director, Data Integrity and Analytics
Chicago, Illinois
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Director - Data Analytics, Audit Services
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Northern Trust Corp.
Director - Data Analytics, Audit Services
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Director, Global Human Resources Business Partner-Technology, Data & Analytics
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TransUnion
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Associate Director, Commercial Strategy & Analytics
Kraft Heinz·Chicago, Illinois
Job functions:
$164k - $205k/yr
10,000+ employees
Job Description
The Associate Director is the expert on leading the commercial planning strategy and execution related to customers and trade management. This critical role helps to translate brand/category vision & strategy into clearly articulated category fundamentals, steer the BUs strategic agenda with cross-functional partners to improve impact with customers, and interacts within the BU as the face of field sales. Additionally, you will lead and empower your team of individuals who own day-to-day connectivity and leadership of aligned field category management team members. The team will operationalize the strategy set forth by the Associate Director across the BU team and with field sales.
Primary Responsibilities
- Prioritize enterprise sales initiatives and align cross functional stakeholders
- Drive strategic planning cadence and execution excellence across category teams for total BU
- Establish governance standards and continuous improvement for planning purposes
- Provide oversight for major launches, commercial priorities, and field readiness
- Ensure commercial planning capabilities align with enterprise priorities and business outcomes
- Work with our Field Sales teams to drive compliance and increase incremental sales volume with multi-unit accounts within the division with a mutual goal of achieving sales volume & distribution optimization
- Partner with BUSS team, General Managers and Marketing teams to develop executional plan for promotional, price, shelving, merchandising programs and implement them with the retail accounts
- Cross-collaborate with Sales and BU Finance teams to build, analyze, improve and implement financially based strategies inclusive of strategic brand changes, promotional planning and trade budgeting
- Act as Sales functional guide in the division through aspects of business building/management including innovation commercialization, brand strategy re-evaluation and promotional evaluation and execution
- Participate into customer deep dives and develop action plans for gap closers based on sales fundamentals
- Support total Sales through building and delivering sales presentations both internally and externally with retailers, supporting new product launches, & attending buying conferences
- Successfully build internal relationships to help influence decisions towards driving profitable external growth
- Category scale led activation using entire BU portfolio
Qualifications
- Seasoned and tested sales experience required with a demonstration of sales management resulting in profitable growth, preferably in a CPG, restaurant, culinary, and/or distributor industry
- Prior supervisory experience, demonstrating the ability to lead and develop a team of sales professionals preferred
- Command of business intuition shown by discernment that not every sales opportunity is equal
- Strong analytical skills demonstrated by effective business planning and data-driven strategy for maintaining current and securing new customers
- Effective interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, across internal and external partners
Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.
New Hire Base Salary Range:
$164,200.00 - $205,200.00
Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:
- Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
- Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
- Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
Location(s)
Chicago/Aon Center
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.
Kraft Heinz
Associate Director, Commercial Strategy & Analytics
Chicago, Illinois
Added 1d ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
$164k - $205k/yr
Job Description
The Associate Director is the expert on leading the commercial planning strategy and execution related to customers and trade management. This critical role helps to translate brand/category vision & strategy into clearly articulated category fundamentals, steer the BUs strategic agenda with cross-functional partners to improve impact with customers, and interacts within the BU as the face of field sales. Additionally, you will lead and empower your team of individuals who own day-to-day connectivity and leadership of aligned field category management team members. The team will operationalize the strategy set forth by the Associate Director across the BU team and with field sales.
Primary Responsibilities
- Prioritize enterprise sales initiatives and align cross functional stakeholders
- Drive strategic planning cadence and execution excellence across category teams for total BU
- Establish governance standards and continuous improvement for planning purposes
- Provide oversight for major launches, commercial priorities, and field readiness
- Ensure commercial planning capabilities align with enterprise priorities and business outcomes
- Work with our Field Sales teams to drive compliance and increase incremental sales volume with multi-unit accounts within the division with a mutual goal of achieving sales volume & distribution optimization
- Partner with BUSS team, General Managers and Marketing teams to develop executional plan for promotional, price, shelving, merchandising programs and implement them with the retail accounts
- Cross-collaborate with Sales and BU Finance teams to build, analyze, improve and implement financially based strategies inclusive of strategic brand changes, promotional planning and trade budgeting
- Act as Sales functional guide in the division through aspects of business building/management including innovation commercialization, brand strategy re-evaluation and promotional evaluation and execution
- Participate into customer deep dives and develop action plans for gap closers based on sales fundamentals
- Support total Sales through building and delivering sales presentations both internally and externally with retailers, supporting new product launches, & attending buying conferences
- Successfully build internal relationships to help influence decisions towards driving profitable external growth
- Category scale led activation using entire BU portfolio
Qualifications
- Seasoned and tested sales experience required with a demonstration of sales management resulting in profitable growth, preferably in a CPG, restaurant, culinary, and/or distributor industry
- Prior supervisory experience, demonstrating the ability to lead and develop a team of sales professionals preferred
- Command of business intuition shown by discernment that not every sales opportunity is equal
- Strong analytical skills demonstrated by effective business planning and data-driven strategy for maintaining current and securing new customers
- Effective interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, across internal and external partners
Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.
New Hire Base Salary Range:
$164,200.00 - $205,200.00
Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:
- Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
- Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
- Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
Location(s)
Chicago/Aon Center
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.
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Top Industries Hiring
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Analytics Director Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a analytics director job in Chicago?
Target employers in Chicago's finance, healthcare, and technology sectors, where analytics leadership roles concentrate most heavily in the Loop and Fulton Market districts. Candidates with experience managing cross-functional data teams and translating insights into business strategy stand out. Building visibility through Chicago's active data and analytics meetup community and demonstrating familiarity with the city's enterprise and mid-market tech ecosystem gives a clear edge.
Which companies hire analytics directors in Chicago?
Companies currently hiring analytics directors in Chicago include Fusion92, Kraft Heinz, and Huron Consulting, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Chicago's hiring mix is broad, drawing from large financial institutions and insurance carriers headquartered downtown, major health systems on the Near North Side, and a growing Fulton Market tech corridor with scaling startups and mid-size software firms.
Are there remote analytics director jobs in Chicago?
Yes, analytics director roles are well-suited to remote and hybrid arrangements because the work centers on data modeling, stakeholder reporting, and strategic planning rather than on-site operations. About 90% of analytics director openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting broader flexibility in the sector. Strategic planning sessions and executive presentations tend to bring Chicago-based directors in person most often.
How can I get a analytics director job in Chicago with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Chicago is moving up from a senior analyst or analytics manager role within one of the city's large financial services firms, health systems, or retail corporations, where internal mobility into director-level positions is common. Pursuing a rotational analytics program at a Chicago-headquartered company or taking on a team-lead function at a Fulton Market startup builds the management experience directors need. A strong portfolio of business-impact projects specific to Chicago industries accelerates the transition.
Which industries hire the most analytics directors in Chicago?
The sectors hiring the most analytics directors in Chicago are Manufacturing and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Chicago's role as a national hub for financial services, insurance, and healthcare systems creates concentrated, sustained demand for senior analytics leadership that goes beyond what most comparable markets see.
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