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Responsible for Client Servicing & identifying for new business opportunity in Retail Measurement Service (RMS)

 RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Business Development

·         Identify areas of business opportunity and growth for the business unit

·         Build and Maintain and further foster relationships with current & new clients

·         Work on strategy and approach to win back lapsed clients

·         Develop a winning sale framework for approaching new clients, especially local FMCG. 

·         Customize sales toolkit to be relevant with long tail clients

·         Develop a CRM database 

·         Develop plans to cross-sell and introduce new services to current clients

·         Build the company’s positive image through active participation in professional associations and industry conferences/seminars

·         Contribute to new business initiatives and participate in the development and launch of new services

·         Contribute to the short-term strategies and business plans for the growth of the business unit based on global and regional / sub-regional directions

·         Provide continuous feedback on competitive activities within assigned clients

 2. Financial Management

·         Achieve revenue, profitability, quality, the speed of delivery and productivity targets as well as other related business development objectives as assigned

·         Ensure local business strategies are implemented according to regional / sub-regional directions in order to meet the financial and business objectives of the division

·         Monitor the actual financial performance against budget/forecast and ensure the implementation of appropriate actions that will lead to the achievement of the financial targets

·         Ensure proper pricing and contracts are completed and approved according to company's policies and guidelines

·         Manage the cost of jobs within present budget restrictions

 3. Client Servicing

·         Implement plans that will contribute to maximum client satisfaction and ensure continuous profitable and business growth

·         Ensure client service standards are implemented and enhanced as client expectations continue to evolve and change in the marketplace

·         Ensure the implementation of Client Management Process for the assigned accounts and be able to add

·         Lead the client servicing team with the primary responsibility of expanding our scope of influence with clients across a wider range of products and with greater depth of involvement

·         Provide product solutions and benefits to client business issues/opportunities by developing strategic initiatives for each client

·         Oversee the management and conduct of assigned research projects including preparation, approval, and delivery of proposals, reports, and presentations

·         Foster relationships at all levels and functions of the client organization to identify opportunities for incremental product/solution sales

·         Ensure team members are trained to handle client requirements

·         Ensure adherence to the company policies on business conduct/ethics when servicing clients are being observed by the entire division

 4. People Management

·         Utilize the Performance and Development Plan to communicate and assess performance objectives, competency lists and development plans for direct reports

·         Ensure effective performance management system is implemented and aligned with regional directions in order to recognize desired performance for business advantage

·         Establish high standards of performance and hold associates firmly accountable for meeting those standards

·         Develop and implement training plans to ensure that associates are able to grow and demonstrate mastery of required competencies in their jobs and deliver desired performance levels

·         Provide support, recognition, and feedback to assist associates in achieving the performance expectations and standards

·         Act as coach, guide, and mentor to employees

·         Ensure that associates are aware of the nature of their specific roles in relationship to the local market, the sub-region and overall regional operation

·         Establish a strong team environment focused on exceeding internal and external client requirements

·         Conduct consistent periodic coaching to observe team members with clients and provide feedback

·         Contribute to driving world-class employee satisfaction through the implementation of relevant organizational initiatives that build on employee commitment

ABOUT YOU

You have knowledge of statistics and multivariate analysis. You also have knowledge of research techniques and methodologies. Being able to handle commercial pressure 

·         Bachelor degree in all majors

·         Full professional proficiency of English 

·         At least 6-8-year experience in the Business Development/ Market Research, or in the media agencies, consulting agencies; we are also open with background from Banking/ Finance/ Fintech

·         Working with the Consumer Packaged Goods accounts before would be an advantage

·         Will be responsible for the accuracy of the regular reports shared to clients and should generate presentations on a monthly basis with the team.

·         Being extremely client-centric is a must.

About NielsenIQ 

NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide. We provide consumer packaged goods manufacturers/fast-moving consumer goods and retailers with accurate, actionable information and insights and a complete picture of the complex and changing marketplace that companies need to innovate and grow. Our approach marries proprietary NielsenIQ data with other data sources to help clients around the world understand what’s happening now, what’s happening next, and how to best act on this knowledge.  We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over 90 countries, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit www.niq.com.

NielsenIQ is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.