Location: US-Remote, must be based in US at time of application

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NielsenIQ is seeking a highly strategic, proactive, and trusted Strategy & Corporate Development Coordinator. This role goes far beyond traditional administrative support—acting as a true business partner who brings structure to ambiguity, clarity to complexity, and momentum to enterprise‑level priorities.

The ideal candidate excels at executive enablement, strategic coordination, cross‑functional alignment, and high‑quality synthesis for senior leadership and the Board. This position is critical to ensuring the Head of Strategy & Corporate Development operates at maximum effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Enablement & Priority Management

• Manage a complex executive calendar, aligning time to strategic priorities and enterprise initiatives.
• Anticipate needs, decisions, risks, and dependencies; proactively coordinate people, information, and resources.
• Oversee domestic/international travel, agenda planning, itineraries, and expense management.
• Coordinate cross‑functional working sessions related to strategy and corporate development.
• Manage high‑level external interactions with bankers, private equity firms, partners, and advisors.
• Establish and maintain the operating cadence (quarterly reviews, annual planning, transformation rituals).

Executive & Board Support

• Prepare and refine presentations, narratives, and materials for senior leadership.
• Help shape executive meeting agendas aligned to strategic priorities.
• Coordinate development, timelines, and compilation of Board materials.
• Maintain a centralized repository of Board documents and historical references.

Knowledge Management & Process Excellence

• Manage a centralized repository for strategy documents, decisions, and executive materials.
• Build lightweight systems that preserve institutional knowledge and context.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance effectiveness and workflows.

Professionalism & Confidentiality

• Handle sensitive information with the highest discretion and judgment.
• Represent the Head of Strategy & Corporate Development with professionalism across all interactions.

M&A, Growth & External Engagement Support

• Maintain trackers/logs for target outreach, mandates, M&A conversations, NDAs, and investor/banker engagement.
• Coordinate diligence materials and communications in partnership with Corporate Development and Finance.

Additional Support

• Manage logistics for off‑sites, leadership forums, and department‑wide events.
• Perform additional duties as needed to advance strategic priorities.

• 10+ years of executive‑level support experience, including 5+ years supporting C‑suite leaders.
• Proven ability to operate as a strategic partner—not just an administrative resource.
• Exceptional written/verbal communication and executive‑level presentation abilities.
• Strong judgment, precision, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High professionalism, integrity, and comfort handling confidential information.
• Strong ownership mindset; ability to operate autonomously and in remote environments.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and comfort with collaboration/AI productivity tools.
• Strong business acumen and interest in strategy, growth, and enterprise transformation.

What Makes This Role Unique

This role is designed for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, execution, and executive enablement—someone who can independently create order, identify what matters most, and help drive momentum across high‑stakes enterprise initiatives. 

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range: $82,800.00 - $100,000.00. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.  Other benefits include a flexible working environment, comprehensive health insurance, industry-leading parental leave, life insurance, education support, and more.

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.

For more information, visit NIQ.com

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Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence.  All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion