Tech & Durable Market- GfK. Growth from Knowledge.

For over 90 years, we have earned the trust of our clients around the world by solving critical questions in their decision-making process. We fuel their growth by providing a complete understanding of their consumers’ buying behavior, and the dynamics impacting their markets, brands and media trends. In 2023, GfK combined with NIQ, bringing together 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 - GfK drives “Growth from Knowledge”.

We show the world what people want.

Join GfK and help us shape tomorrow. As an NIQ company, we are the world's leading consumer intelligence firm, delivering the Full View™ on consumer behavior. We work to enable manufacturers and retailers better understand what consumers really want. Our name has inspired trust for over 89 years because we take pride in discovering new pathways to sustainable growth for our clients, our people, and our planet.

We are always looking for open-minded people who will grow with us, push boundaries, and pioneer disruptive methods in market research, data science, technology, and AI. If you share this passion to drive things forward and the integrity to insist on doing things the right way, we'll equip you to take your future into your own hands and play a leading role in our story.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in tracking and analysing monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue performance by region, client segment, and product line.
• Monitor the sales pipeline and provide regular updates on conversion rates, deal velocity, and forecast accuracy.
• Support the development of gap-to-budget analysis, highlighting variances between actuals, forecast, and targets.
• Maintain and update sales dashboards and performance reports using tools such as Excel, Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce or Power BI
• Collaborate with Finance and Commercial teams to ensure data alignment across CRM, budgeting, and invoicing systems.
• Prepare materials for pipeline and business review meetings, including summaries, charts, and trend analysis.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and propose improvements to support sales productivity.
• Ensure data quality and consistency in the CRM system, and assist with data cleansing.
• Support ad hoc analysis and reporting requests from Sales, Marketing, and Leadership.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or above in statistics, mathematics, computer science, economics, or related majors.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience in Sales Operations, Business Analysis, or related functions (internships count).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, vlookups) and Powerpoint.  
• A plus for individuals with working knowledge of CRM platforms like Microsoft Dynamics, Power BI and Salesforce.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills; attention to detail is a must.
• Comfortable working with large datasets and presenting data in a clear, insightful manner.
• Clear logic, strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple tasks.
• Result oriented, with the ability to actively learn and adapt quickly.
• Interest in the market research or professional services industry is a plus.

• English proficiency is a must

About the Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Sales Operations Analyst to join our team at NIQ China, a leading provider of market research and insights. This entry-level role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, supporting commercial teams, and contributing to the optimization of sales processes.

The successful candidate will play a key role in analysing revenue performance, tracking pipeline health, and identifying gaps to budget. You will support the Sales and Account Management teams by delivering reports and insights that help drive business decisions.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a global leader in market research and data analytics.
• Gain exposure to commercial decision-making and the inner workings of a sales-driven organization.
• Learn from experienced professionals in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Develop core operational and analytical skills that can lead to career growth in sales strategy, operations, or business analytics.

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.

For more information, visit NIQ.com

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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 NIQ News Center: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion