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Alyssa Ricci

Alyssa Ricci

Worcester

Summary

Dynamic client manager with expertise in both CPG and retail analytics, as well as consumer insights, driving strategic growth for companies and brands. Proven analytical problem solver, leveraging a multitude of data types and sources for impactful insights. Re-engaged stakeholders, converting detractors into advocates, enhancing client satisfaction and retention. Excel in stakeholder engagement and client relationship management, helping to secure contract renewals and upsells.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Client Manager

Nielsen IQ
01.2024 - Current
  • Manage a portfolio of 12 client accounts, ensuring strategic alignment, retention, and growth.
  • Re-engaged previously skeptical stakeholders, converting detractors into advocates; clients now request to work with me specifically.
  • Provided support to clients during implementation of new products or services and help them to extract meaningful insights
  • Conducted regular client meetings to review progress and address concerns.
  • Delivered four contract renewals and three successful upsells, increasing account revenue, solution adoption, and long-term partnerships.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions.

Senior Analyst, Client Analytics

Nielsen IQ
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Partnered with 20 manufacturing clients to grow sales initiatives with US Foods, while building collaborative relationships.
  • Leveraged analytical tools to develop business reports, providing key indicators such as sales growth, market share, brand performance, and product distribution.
  • Developed innovative reports and presentations for stakeholders to showcase insights in more exciting ways.

Category Management & Consumer Insights Consultant (CVS Health)

Nielsen IQ
08.2020 - 12.2022
  • Consulted CVS Category Management and CPG clients on shopper behavior, trends, and other data-driven insights derived from our SaaS platform, to drive loyalty and success.
  • Profiled customers to create marketable buckets based on consumer insights and behavior.
  • Built and managed client relationships from analyst to director levels, and ensured a positive and hassle-free client service experience.
  • Used storytelling to present data-driven insights to stakeholders at all levels for informed decision-making.
  • Create effective and repeatable reporting, and best practices for both the team and the client.

Retail Business Analyst

Aurum Advantage
Lincoln
04.2018 - 07.2020

Aurum Advantage is a brokerage that specializes in the sales and marketing of consumer goods to major retailers, with a focus on CVS.

  • Built and managed relationships with CVS stakeholders, as well as CPG clients in categories including cosmetics, personal care, consumables, baby, oral care, electronics, and store brands.
  • Extracted data from multiple Nielsen, IRI, and other consumer insight platforms (1010, SPINS, and panel data).
  • Created detailed reports and presentations to support decision-making and strategic planning.

Executive Team Lead- Sales Floor

Target
Seekonk
09.2017 - 11.2017
  • Captain of in-stocks: compiled a weekly report of out-of-stock trends due to dissonance between stocking and buying patterns.
  • Analyzed KPI reports; interpreted and synthesized findings to provide concise insights.

Education

BBA - Marketing, Psychology

Bryant University
Smithfield, RI
05.2017

Skills

  • CPG and retail analytics
  • Account management
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Client relationship management
  • Project management
  • Analytical problem solver
  • Advanced Excel
  • Storytelling
  • Data analysis and reporting

Timeline

Client Manager

Nielsen IQ
01.2024 - Current

Senior Analyst, Client Analytics

Nielsen IQ
01.2023 - 01.2024

Category Management & Consumer Insights Consultant (CVS Health)

Nielsen IQ
08.2020 - 12.2022

Retail Business Analyst

Aurum Advantage
04.2018 - 07.2020

Executive Team Lead- Sales Floor

Target
09.2017 - 11.2017

BBA - Marketing, Psychology

Bryant University
Alyssa Ricci