Location: Hybrid (Onsite at Arlington, VA / Washington D.C. area)

REF18665Z

As Associate Client Manager - US Retail Sales, you are responsible for leading client relationship, engagement lead sale generator across our portfolio of solutions. This role will focus on developing commercial strategies to achieve new business, building meaningful client relationships, managing client relationship and engagements.  

You confidently manage data, and you care about the people behind every number. You constantly seek to learn new things and lean into new capabilities. Change excites you. Curiosity, communication, and critical thinking drive your work--whether you got your start in sales or consulting analytics, or consumer goods. Now you’re ready for what’s next. 

Responsibilities:

• Daily point of contact for clients while managing multiple deadlines and projects. Collaborate with client stakeholders to understand their strategic business priorities and opportunities then proactively introduce creative thinking and Nielsen solutions and analytics to those situations. 
• Develop a comprehensive and thorough understanding of NielsenIQ products and solutions. 
• Track the end-to-end process across multiple internal teams to ensure market share deliverables to the client are on time and high-quality 
• Build strong partnerships with clients through ongoing engagement, establishing yourself as a trusted advisor and strategic business partner 
• Identify opportunities to collaborate across NielsenIQ teams and bring new solutions and thought leadership to your client stakeholders 
• Drive engagement with the client regarding NielsenIQ strategic projects and initiatives 
• Develop a strong understanding of industry trends and competitive landscape 
• Ongoing education on NielsenIQ data and solutions with your clients while sharing fresh perspectives and innovative thinking 
• Ensure pro-active insights and action-oriented solutions are delivered to clients 

• Bachelor's Degree Required 
• 3-5 years of experience with demonstrated expertise in syndicated data analysis in the FMCG, CPG and/or Retail industries 
• Strong analytical aptitude 
• Skilled & polished communicator, including client presentations.     
• Capable to maintain positive client relationships in complex situations & resolve client issues 
• Strong sense of urgency and accountability to drive client outcomes 
• Able to work collaboratively with internal & external teams 
• Ability to articulate your point of view or recommendations in a clear and concise way both verbally and in writing 
• Strong project management and organizational skills 
• Experience working with market trends/consumer behavior/panel insights 
• Preferred experience with working with syndicated data and tools, e-commerce     
• Related industries experience to include Consumer Packaged Goods, Retail, E-Commerce, Consulting, Category Management, Analytics 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and/or Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and BI Tools (Power Bi, Tableau). 
• Primary Research knowledge is a plus 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About NIQ

NIQ, the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, reveals new pathways to growth for retailers and consumer goods manufacturers. With operations in more than 100 countries, NIQ delivers the most complete and clear understanding of consumer buying behavior through an advanced business intelligence platform with integrated predictive analytics. NIQ delivers the Full View. 

NIQ was founded in 1923 and is an Advent International portfolio company. For more information, visit NIQ.com 

Want to keep up with the latest updates on our business and #LifeAtNIQ? Follow us on: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us.

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. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide.

Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NielsenIQ News Center: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion/

NIQ or any of our subsidiaries will never ask you for money at any point of the recruitment or onboarding process.