About the Job

CGA’s Senior Client Managers work closely with many of the world’s leading drink brands to help them make better and more informed decisions.   Managing a portfolio of world renowned clients, the Senior Client Manager builds & maintains strong & long-lasting peer to peer relationships with key stakeholders & decision makers. As an expert on both the market and CGA’s suite of services, the Snr Client Manager identifies & implements the most appropriate projects or solutions in order to exceed our client’s ROI & service expectations.  

Demonstrating great leadership skills, the Snr Client Manager is a mentor for their Graduate Client Managers & Client Managers.  Supporting and motivating the team to not only achieve the team & business objectives, but their team’s own personal development goals.   The Snr Client Manager is always a custodian of CGA’s culture & core values. 

Main Duties & Responsibilities 

Standard Reporting deliveries 

• In conjunction with ID and CL, ensure all CS validation of OPMS is complete 

• First line support to CM, supporting where necessary the stakeholder engagement required to deliver database/reporting developments via Discover platform or proprietary internal reporting solutions 

Analysis & Presentation Creation 

• Oversee the delivery of all work & presentations for the client within your working vertical, ensuring work is delivered to the highest standard & on time. 

• Interpret & deconstruct client briefs to ensure true client requirements are met 

• Recommend & provide guidance on methodologies, advanced analytics & use of additional CGA services where necessary in conjunction with Insight Director 

• Project manage all client briefs & liaise with all client stakeholders to ensure alignment on timescales, progress & output in conjunction with Insight Director 

• Review story board & presentation structure in relation to brief, providing feedback & advice for enhancements where necessary 

• Set regular milestones for project review with your ID, ensuring all work is completed to a high quality & in a timely manner  

• Conduct final review of key presentations in conjunction with ID where appropriate, applying advanced market understanding & strategic thinking to ensure all presentations provide the client with SMART recommendations which are in line with their business objectives 

Client Management 

• Responsible for delivering excellent customer service at all times 

• Ensure all contractual obligations are met 

• Ensure all meetings/ on-sites are well planned to achieve optimum client engagement 

• Grow network of stakeholders across client businesses, building & maintaining strong peer to peer relationships, aligning with CL on engagement strategy for key accounts 

• Support CGA’s complete service offering, & confidently promote USPs of CGA services vs competitor alternatives to stop opportunities that will then be picked up by commercial team 

• Gain regular client feedback on all aspects of CGA service, feeding back to Insight Director and Consultant Lead to inform CGA’s ongoing client strategy 

• Investigate & solve any client problems, complaints or data queries with support from ID or CL where appropriate 

• Draw on CGA services, market expertise & understanding of client business to advise client on how to achieve their goals in the most effective manner 

• Work with Insight Director and Consultant Leads to identify opportunities for board level engagement & strategic consultancy prospects 

• Support Client with onboarding of NIQ/CGA proprietary tools (i.e. Discover, Distiller, Power BI solutions) through planning of   

Leadership 

• Demonstrate role model behavior - live CGA’s vision, mission statement & values 

• Demonstrate intellectual integrity, ensure your actions fit your words 

• Successfully manage & motivate the team to fulfil all business responsibilities 

• Contribute regularly to review of development plan alongside your Insight Directors 

• Committed to continuous coaching outside of the structured training plan 

• Co-ordinate & run training sessions where necessary 

• Engage team through great communication & facilitating opportunities for development;  inspiring & helping them see how what they do connects 

• Demonstrate commitment to ensuring team wellbeing 

• Demonstrate great leadership amongst peer group as well as within own team 

• Manage up effectively & seek out ID expertise where necessary 

Qualifications 

• Min 3+ Years of experience in FMCG, Hospitality or On trade
• Ability to deliver quickly in a fast-paced environment and independently overcome challenges.

• A positive and collaborative attitude and proven experience in working cross-functionally with internal teams to drive customer success and achieve business goals. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop actionable insights. 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Core Behavioral Traits 

• Wow with every delivery & Results focused  

• Value people & the benefit of teamwork – care for the team & consider needs of all 

• Proactive & determined approach with a ‘can do’ attitude 

• A great leader & mentor, & Proud of what we do

• Positive, show integrity & responsibility  

• Own the question & be the expert 

• Show initiative, innovation & a strong desire to improve own self & the business 

• Take decisions with long term perspective 

What You Get

• Private Medical Insurance
• Flexible working environment 
• Learning & Development 
• Great team culture 

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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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