VP, Insights Leader (Hybrid-Minneapolis)

About this jobAt NIQ, we deliver the most complete and clear understanding of consumer buying behavior that reveals new pathways to growth. We are looking for a VP, Insights Leader. You will be responsible for driving NIQ's Customer Success Industry Insights mission through the delivery of Thought Leadership and accountable for the on-target delivery of your team's KPIs.  As a VP, Insights Leader you will: Lead a team of analytics / insights associates successfully; guiding, coaching and developing team members; providing them with timely feedback and recognition on performance to ensure the team demonstrates high standards of performance and professional competenciesPartner closely with cross-functional peers to elevate the customer experience, including collaborating closely with the Account Director on joint business goalsHelp team members develop probing skills to identify and uncover the most important business questions for their clients & hold the team accountable for quality insights per our standards Participate in client meetings to provide top-of-the-line Food Industry perspective, trends and opportunity Grow executive level engagement achieved through strong insight generation and industry expertiseSynthesize market research and trends into new insights and recommendations wrapped in a compelling story for client presentation A Little About YouYou are a practitioner in the Food industry with knowledge and connections among retailers and brands. You confidently speak to the industry issues, consumer trends, and the needs of the industry players. You enjoy presenting and are energized when engaging large and senior level audiences. Your communication skills are top notch!  You are able to interweave strategic points, engaging stories, and key data points to craft a compelling storyline. You are comfortable utilizing insights and analytics and view them as a key component of product development, brand management, marketing and merchandising.