Analyst

Company Description:

ACNielsen, founded in 1923, is recognized as the Global consumer expert driving Marketing and Media effectiveness. Our extensive marketing information services, insight expertise and advanced technology helps more than 9,000 organizations make informed business decisions. ACNielsen is a true client partner whose Core Purpose is to contribute to the success of their world-renowned brands by understanding, identifying and capturing new markets and product niche insights. At the heart of our progressive company lie our associates, who embody our Core Values of Integrity, Honesty and Excellence.

The ACNielsen team is comprised of creative, bright and self-motivated individuals whose collective energy and contributions are matched only by the strength and consistency of our leadership. To help associates maximize their career potential, we've cultivated a flexible culture that embraces their innovativeness, diversity and career development. For more information, please visit our website at www.acnielsen.com An equal opportunity employer, we value the diversity of our work force.


Required Skills:

Bachelors Degree required; MBA desirable. 2-3 years business experience in the consumer packaged goods industry preferred(Marketing/Sales/Broker). Intermediate technical proficiencies in SAS with hands-on programming, Excel and Word with working knowledge of Nite/Nitro a plus. Experience with higher odre analses and large format databases. Detail-oriented team player with good problem-solving and project management skills. Strong oral and written communication skills primarily in small group settings.


Objectives:

Provide on-site analytical services and support to the account team and client.


Accountabilities:

1. Serve as primary contact to junior-level client contacts by answering questions, performing data requests, and attending client meetings. Identifies and communicates client needs to appropriate account team members. 2. Pull and analyze ACNielsen scanner and Homescan data and deliver insights to client for assigned categories. Create Homescan reports and Nitro templates as well as update data dictionaries for client use while managing projects independently. 3. Program in SAS when necessary 4. Provide training to client users on functionality and use of client database information