About the Role

The Account Development Manager (AD) is a key commercial role responsible for driving revenue growth, renewals, and client satisfaction across a portfolio of FMCG clients. You will build strong relationships, uncover new opportunities, and deliver data-driven solutions that help clients grow using the full NIQ product suite.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded professional who thrives in a client-facing, insights-led environment and wants to make an impact in the Irish FMCG market.

Key Responsibilities

Client Relationship Management

· Build and maintain strong relationships across all levels within assigned client accounts, ensuring high satisfaction and engagement.

· Expand local stakeholder networks by identifying new budget owners, buyer personas, and decision-makers.

· Act as the primary point of contact for local client needs, ensuring smooth delivery of services and solutions.

Sales Ownership & Revenue Growth

· Own forecasting, pipeline management, and the achievement of revenue targets for your portfolio.

· Develop and maintain a healthy pipeline of near-term and long-term revenue opportunities through proactive market insight and client intelligence.

· Identify and close new revenue opportunities across both short and long sales cycles.

· Lead renewal discussions and ensure consistent protection of recurring revenue.

Strategic Account Planning

· Develop and execute strategic account plans and Joint Business Plans (JBPs) in partnership with Global Account Development and Customer Success teams.

· Build a deep understanding of each client’s business, challenges, and industry dynamics to recommend data-driven solutions.

· Use CRM and other internal tools effectively to manage account plans, track progress, and execute with excellence.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

· Bring in the right product specialists and subject-matter experts to support complex opportunities and enhance client outcomes.

· Coordinate seamlessly with Customer Success and Delivery teams to ensure quality execution and long-term growth.

Voice of Customer & Market Insight

· Capture and share insights from ongoing client interactions to inform product, commercial, and operational teams.

· Stay close to FMCG and retail trends to help clients navigate challenges and identify growth opportunities.

Role Requirements

Experience & Skills

· 2–3 years in a commercial or client-facing role, ideally in FMCG, insights, or data-driven industries.

· Strong understanding of FMCG manufacturers and retailers.

· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Proven sales drive with experience in negotiation and relationship management.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to articulate data-driven solutions.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

· Skilled in working with digital tools and CRM systems.

· Previous account management experience is an advantage.

Capabilities

· Ability to build and maintain trusted client relationships.

· High sense of urgency, accountability, and ownership.

· Strong time management, organization, and project management abilities.

· Numerical literacy and comfort working with data.

Qualifications

· Very strong business English (written and verbal).

· Proven track record of delivering results in a commercial environment.

· FMCG experience and/or familiarity with NIQ or similar data products is a plus.

What We Offer

· Flexible hybrid working environment

· Volunteer time off

· Access to LinkedIn Learning

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· Opportunities for growth within a global, market-leading organization

Our Benefits

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

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://www.nielseniq.com/global/en/ai-safety-policies.

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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