As an intern in the NIQ Early Career Program, you will play a crucial role in developing and delivering standardized and custom-built merchandising solutions in Italy. You will work closely with the regional sales and delivery teams to ensure successful customer implementations and optimal use of Nielsen software solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing technical designs for merchandising solutions, including necessary customizations.
• Support project leads on merchandising deliveries in Italy, maintaining regular client contact and follow-ups.
• Collaborate with the sales and delivery teams to provide technical support and build strong customer partnerships.
• Onboard, train, and support new or existing customers on merchandising products.
• Work with the delivery team to respond professionally to client inquiries.
• Compile and deliver documentation for methodology questions and frequently asked questions.
• Utilize different methodologies to improve project delivery.
• Participate in global expert groups and contribute your expertise.
• Engage in travel and onsite activities as needed.
• Demonstrate knowledge or interest in Category Management.
• Contribute to a positive and productive corporate culture to drive business growth over the next 3-5 years.

• Strong communication skills in Italian and English (French is a plus).
• Ability to build good relationships with external and internal stakeholders.
• Reliability and commitment to project support.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and Office Tools.
• Experience with planogramming tools (Nielsen Spaceman or JDA Space Planning preferred).
• Knowledge of MS Access and SQL Server; C# programming is a plus.
• Intellectual curiosity and persistence in finding answers to questions.
• Enjoy working in a digital environment.

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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