Insights Analyst Jobs in Illinois
Insights Analyst jobs in Illinois are consistently active, with strong demand across consumer packaged goods, financial services, healthcare, and retail concentrated in and around Chicago, Peoria, and Naperville. Major Illinois employers with established analytics practices, including Kraft Heinz, Aon, and Walgreens, regularly post openings at every level from entry-level research associate through senior insights lead. The most in-demand specializations are shopper insights, market research analytics, and consumer behavior strategy. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Analyst Consumer Data & Insights - Foodservice
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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.
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?
The analyst within the foodservice division provides support to their team by helping to address business questions using Circana’s many datasets. The analyst handles report creation, and the day-to-day servicing of a key global and U.S. based accounts. The work encompasses managing projects; reviewing, consolidating, and analyzing data; developing analyses in Excel and PowerPoint; problem solving; participating in client meetings; contributing to revenue goals; and increasing Circana’s value with clients.
Job Responsibilities
- Champion Client Success: Ensure client satisfaction by proactively addressing challenges, identifying growth opportunities, and delivering consistent value.
- Provide support to the foodservice team in managing the day-to-day activities to enhance client relationships, including but not limited to, sharing analyses on specific topics, answering relevant client questions, training/educating clients to drive adoption and usage of Circana’s strategic data sets, etc.
- Build and nurture relationships with client contacts, partnering with clients in multiple foodservice functions including insights, strategy, and menu.
- Partner with account leads and cross-functional departments to drive initiatives which support the sale and delivery of Circana’s solutions.
- Understand our clients’ organizations and their business strategies, objectives, and challenges. Attend/present insights at client meetings.
- Proactively search for meaningful trends within Circana’s proprietary data and share findings with both internal and external audiences.
- Problem-solve and maintain relationships with adaptability, urgency, and positivity.
- Meet or exceed individual and team sales goals through disciplined pipeline management and strategic account planning.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, ideally in Marketing or Data or Business Analytics.
- First experience on running data analysis report/insights within a similar position in an FMCG, Foodservice, Retailers or Market Research firm.
- Experience in all MS Office products.
- Intermediate to advanced level in Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Experience with Circana data tools is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to work across various data sets and reporting tools is a must.
- Able to set priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.
- Very strong oral and written communication skills; Confident in presenting to groups.
- Highly detail oriented – with commitment to total quality and data accuracy.
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): Chicago preferred or Remote US
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 $65,000 to $73,900.
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.
This position is expected to remain open for approximately 30 days and may close earlier if sufficient qualified candidates are identified.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Marketing & Advertising
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in insights analyst jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in market research, statistics, business, or a related analytical field
- Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI
- Experience with survey platforms and syndicated data sources like Nielsen or IRI
- Strong command of Excel and SQL for data manipulation and reporting
- Ability to translate quantitative findings into clear business recommendations
- Familiarity with consumer panel data and retail measurement methodologies
Insights Analyst Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a insights analyst in Illinois?
Most insights analysts in Illinois start with a bachelor's degree in market research, statistics, psychology, or business analytics. Illinois does not require a state-issued license for this role. Employers in Chicago's consumer goods and financial services sectors typically look for candidates with hands-on experience in survey design, data analysis, and storytelling with data, often gained through internships, research assistant roles, or graduate programs at Illinois universities.
How much do insights analysts make in Illinois?
Insights analysts in Illinois earn a median of about $79,120 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $46,970 for the lowest 10% to over $139,110 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire insights analysts in Illinois?
Employers hiring insights analysts in Illinois right now include Circana, Applied Systems, and SPINS, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's dense concentration of consumer goods headquarters and financial services firms in the Chicago metro makes it one of the more active states for this role year-round.
Which Illinois cities have the most insights analyst jobs?
Chicago, Rosemont, and Park Ridge have the most insights analyst openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates due to its headquarters density in consumer packaged goods, healthcare, and financial services, while Naperville and Peoria draw openings from large regional employers and manufacturing companies that maintain in-house insights functions.
Are there remote insights analyst jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 92% of insights analyst openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the desk-based, data-driven nature of the work. Research synthesis, survey programming, and reporting tasks are most commonly offered remotely, while client-facing presentation and collaborative strategy sessions more often require in-person attendance.
How can I get hired as a insights analyst in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an internship or research assistant role at a Chicago-area consumer goods company or market research firm, which often converts to full-time. Large Illinois employers like Kraft Heinz and Walgreens run structured associate analyst programs for recent graduates. Candidates can also move laterally from adjacent roles in marketing coordination or data entry. Building a portfolio of sample dashboards or mock research reports strengthens applications significantly.
Where can I find and apply to insights analyst jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to insights analyst jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each one.
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