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Business Insight Analyst Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Sr Consumer Insight Analyst

Chicago, IL

$90K - $120K/yr

Operate as the shopper and category expert for the Business Unit (BU) and retailer partners by leveraging advanced analytics and deep consumer/category/shopper insight * Continuously identify ...

Sr Consumer Insight Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

Operate as the shopper and category expert for the Business Unit (BU) and retailer partners by leveraging advanced analytics and deep consumer/category/shopper insight * Continuously identify ...

Sr Consumer Insight Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

Operate as the shopper and category expert for the Business Unit (BU) and retailer partners by leveraging advanced analytics and deep consumer/category/shopper insight * Continuously identify ...

Develop, test, and deliver dashboards and visualizations that provide meaningful business insights * Analyze data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement, and communicate ...

We identify and drive critical projects and strategic initiatives to support revenue growth while supporting the operational cadence to surface business insights. In your role as business analyst ...

Support the development and execution of pricing strategies through data-driven analysis and business insights. * Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of pricing actions and business initiatives ...

Join Uline as a Business Intelligence Analyst, where you'll apply advanced analytics and AI-driven insights to evaluate shipping performance, influence strategy and improve operations across one of ...

Join Uline as a Business Intelligence Analyst, where you'll apply advanced analytics and AI-driven insights to evaluate shipping performance, influence strategy and improve operations across one of ...

Consumer Insights Analyst

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$105K - $125K/yr

... business intelligence tools, syndicated data platforms, consumer research, and AI-powered tools to improve the speed and consistency of insight delivery. The ideal candidate is analytical, curious ...

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How much do business insight analyst jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for business insight analyst in Illinois is $45.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.47 and $57.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a business insight analyst typically collaborate with other teams to drive data-informed decisions?

Business Insight Analysts often work closely with cross-functional teams such as marketing, sales, finance, and operations. They gather requirements from stakeholders, translate business questions into analytical frameworks, and present findings in a clear, actionable manner. Regular meetings, data workshops, and collaborative dashboards are common tools used to ensure all teams understand and can act on insights. This role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills to bridge the gap between data and business strategy, ensuring that recommendations are aligned with organizational goals.

What is the difference between Business Insight Analyst vs Data Analyst?

AspectBusiness Insight AnalystData Analyst
Required SkillsData analysis, business acumen, reporting toolsData manipulation, statistical analysis, visualization
Work EnvironmentBusiness teams, strategic planningData teams, technical environments
Common CertificationsNone specific, often business or analytics certificationsSQL, Excel, Tableau certifications

Business Insight Analysts focus on interpreting data to inform business decisions and strategy, often working closely with management. Data Analysts primarily handle data collection, cleaning, and analysis to produce reports and visualizations. While both roles require analytical skills, Business Insight Analysts emphasize business context and strategic insights, whereas Data Analysts focus on technical data processing and analysis.

What is a business insight analyst?

A Business Insight Analyst is a professional who gathers, analyzes, and interprets data to provide actionable insights that help organizations make informed business decisions. They use various analytical tools and techniques to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement. Their work often involves collaborating with different departments, creating reports, and presenting findings to stakeholders. Business Insight Analysts play a crucial role in helping companies enhance efficiency, increase profitability, and maintain a competitive edge.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a business insight analyst?

To thrive as a Business Insight Analyst, you need strong analytical abilities, business acumen, and typically a degree in business, finance, data science, or a related field. Proficiency with data analysis tools such as SQL, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and statistical software is essential, and certifications in analytics or business intelligence can be advantageous. Excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills help you translate complex data into actionable business recommendations. These skills are crucial for driving data-informed decisions and delivering measurable value to organizations.
Infographic showing various Business Insight Analyst job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, and 21% Contract. Highlights an 89% In-person, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,606 per year, or $46 per hour.

Sr Consumer Insight Analyst

Dart Container

Chicago, IL

$90K - $120K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago


Dart Container rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 86 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

36th of 119 rated packaging manufacturers


Job description

The Senior Consumer Insight Analyst uncovers consumer, category, and shopper trends to help shape the future of products, translating them into bold, insight-led strategies that drive growth for the company and retail partners.  This role is a key leader supporting category and channel strategies, bringing forward compelling, insight-rich stories that influence decisions, inspire retailers, and deliver value to our consumers. This position is a customer and company leadership-facing insights partner, translating consumer, shopper, customer, and commercial performance data into clear, actionable recommendations. 

Day to Day Role

  • Operate as the shopper and category expert for the Business Unit (BU) and retailer partners by leveraging advanced analytics and deep consumer/category/shopper insight  

  • Continuously identify, synthesize, and interpret emerging consumer, category, and substrate trends 

  • Translate trends into forwardlooking positive outcomes for brand strategy and innovation 

  • Stay current on trends in category, retail, channel, CPG, etc. to position the company as a thought leader and trusted advisor 

  • Develop visualizations and performance scorecards/reporting across channels and key retailers to monitor category and competitive performance to guide the organization towards recommendations and actions  

  • Support learning and development, leverage of data, insights and tools within the BU and sales organization 

  • Develop, maintain, and deliver accretive category selling decks that help support budget attainment, incremental revenue and new item placement plans that exceed category and competitive performance  

  • Identify and define specific strategic business objectives to improve sales, share growth and enhance profitability 

  • Analyze customer and channel performance to identify growth opportunities by SKU, risks or white space  

  • Work closely with Sales, Product Line Management Marketing, Customer Success, and Pricing teams to ensure drive of incremental category leading profitable growth 

  • Support customer planning, joint business plans, and customer line reviews as needed  

  • Support revenue growth management initiatives including pricing architecture and mix optimization  

  • Evaluate promotions and discounts to improve ROI and profitability to guide internal strategy guidance leveraging emerging category, shopper and market trends 

  • Leverage expert-level shelving knowledge to deliver bestinclass category shelving recommendations that enhance the shopper experience in store 

Core Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate must possess the following 

  • Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in business administration, marketing, or related field of study 

  • Progressive sales experience in the CPG industry with demonstrated experience in strategic insights/consumer insights roles with demonstrated results 

  • Demonstrated experience connecting disparate data points, synthesizing complex information into clear narratives, and delivering compelling, strategic storytelling that influenced executive-level decisions 

  • Experience and application of syndicated and panel tools (e.g., Nielsen, Circana, Numerator, Mintel, Kantar) and retailer/shopper data partners (e.g., 84.51, dunnhumby) 

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Power BI, and TPM tools 

  • Proven ability to cultivate, build and leverage relationships with both customers and internal decision-makers to accelerate business growth and build strategic, long-term partnerships 

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary in order to persuade and influence decision making of individuals, groups, or work teams  

  • Demonstrated experience effectively presenting to an audience 

  • Advanced judgement and decision-making skills 

  • Highly organized with the ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously 

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Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red SOLO cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for 65 years.  We're a family-owned, family-focused company of 12,000 employees united by a shared set of values and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Mason, MI, with 30 locations in three countries, we're proud of our ability to innovate, manufacture and lead the way with each new generation of quality products.

Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace.  Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.
Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

https://www.dartcontainer.com/eeoaa/

If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this website or for the application process, you should call Dart at (800) 545-3278 Ext 3370 or email us at ADArequests@dart.biz. Relay calls can be made by dialing 711 or the relay number for your state.

If you experience difficulty applying online, you may call (800) 545-3278 Ext 3390 or email us at applicationassistance@dart.biz for assistance.


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