Senior Client Growth Strategist
Mintel · Chicago, United States
About The Role
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<p>At Mintel, we help businesses understand people, markets, and what comes next. As a global market intelligence agency, our understanding of consumers, innovation, and markets gives clients the clarity to act and the confidence to lead. With more than 50 years of expertise, we combine the real-world understanding of our experts with advanced technology to uncover patterns, anticipate change, and help organizations make smarter decisions.</p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">We are looking for a commercially minded consulting sales professional to grow our Consulting and Custom Solutions business across leading Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and Beauty brands in the Americas.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":100,"335559740":254}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">You will partner closely with Account Managers to identify opportunities, uncover client challenges, and convert business needs into high-value consulting engagements. As a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, you will help clients address strategic priorities through consumer insights, social intelligence, innovation, and custom consulting solutions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":100,"335559740":254}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">This is an individual contributor role for someone who combines deep CPG expertise, consultative selling skills, and a passion for building long-term client partnerships.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":100,"335559740":254}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">What You Will Do</span></span></strong></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Partner with Account Managers to </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">identify</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">, develop, and close consulting opportunities within priority CPG and Beauty accounts.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":60,"335559740":254}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Lead client discovery conversations to uncover business challenges, strategic </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">objectives</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">, decision drivers, and measures of success.</span></span> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Translate client needs into relevant consulting and custom research solutions across consumer insights, social intelligence, innovation, and related capabilities.</span> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Generate new consulting revenue by </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">identifying</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> pilot opportunities and expanding successful engagements into ongoing, renewable programs.</span> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Establish clear success metrics with clients, track outcomes, and communicate the value and return on investment of each engagement.</span> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Collaborate with consulting teams to support scoping, proposal development, statements of work, and a smooth transition into project delivery.</span> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Maintain strong client relationships throughout engagements and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">identify</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> opportunities for follow-on work and account expansion.</span> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Act as the voice of the client by sharing market needs, emerging challenges, and feedback with consulting, product, and commercial teams.</span> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Support the development and maintenance of case studies, sales collateral, and go-to-market materials.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":60,"335559740":254}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">What Success Looks Like</span></span></strong> </p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Clients view you as a trusted strategic partner who understands their business, category, and competitive environment.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":60,"335559740":254}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">You proactively identify opportunities and business issues before clients have fully articulated them.</span></span> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">You clearly communicate commercial value and ROI throughout the sales cycle.</span> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">You bring fresh thinking and industry </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">expertise</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> that helps clients respond to market trends and stay ahead of competitors.</span> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">You consistently contribute to consulting revenue growth by prioritizing high-value opportunities and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">maintaining</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> a strong, qualified pipeline.</span> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">You build lasting client relationships that lead to repeat business, renewable programs, and long-term partnerships.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":60,"335559740":254}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">What We Are Looking For</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":100,"335559740":254}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Essential Experience</span></span></strong> </p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">7+ years of relevant experience in CPG insights, category strategy, brand strategy, research consultancy, analytics, or a related commercial discipline.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":60,"335559740":254}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="17" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">3+ years of </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">demonstrated</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> success selling consulting, insights, research, analytics, or strategic advisory solutions.</span></span> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="17" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Experience building and growing renewable client programs and expanding account value over time.</span> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="17" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">A strong </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">track record</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> of developing scopes of work and winning consulting or research projects, ideally with U.S.-based CPG clients.</span> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="17" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Deep understanding of consumer research methodologies, social intelligence, and innovation insights, including how these capabilities combine to solve business challenges.</span> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="17" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Ability to work effectively in a matrixed organization and collaborate across sales, consulting, product, and delivery teams.</span> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="17" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Executive-level communication, discovery, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":60,"335559740":254}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Preferred Experience</span></span></strong> </p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Experience working with large multinational CPG or Beauty brands.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":60,"335559740":254}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="24" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Familiarity with commercializing data-driven consulting solutions.</span></span> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="24" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Experience engaging senior client stakeholders and navigating complex enterprise buying groups.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":60,"335559740":254}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets</strong></p>
<p>The below reflects the range of base salary for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, and qualifications. The salary range for this role is: $88,000 USD to $110,000 USD. </p>
<p>Alongside salary, Mintel offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employer paid life and disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match and paid time off. We are invested in our employees' wellbeing which is why we also offer flexible working hours, ClassPass subsidy, mental health benefit through Modern Health, paid volunteer time off, paid birthday leave and paid parental leave.</p>
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