Account Development Manager (CPS Sales)

About the Position

We're looking for a client-facing insights professional with strong expertise in Consumer & Shopper Insights. The ideal candidate is highly data-driven, comfortable working with numbers and analytics, and can transform complex consumer and shopper behavior data into compelling business stories. They should possess strong client management skills, a consultative mindset, and the ability to deliver actionable recommendations that drive commercial growth and strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow relationships with existing clients while identifying opportunities to expand NIQ Consumer & Shopper Insights solutions.
• Act as a trusted partner to clients by translating business challenges into actionable consumer and shopper insights.
• Analyze shopper, consumer, retail, and market data to uncover key trends, behaviors, and growth opportunities.
• Leverage analytics and behavioral insights to help clients make informed business and commercial decisions.
• Develop compelling client presentations and insight-led narratives that clearly communicate data findings and strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality insights, customized analyses, and client solutions.
• Support business development activities through client engagement, proposal development, and solution positioning.
• Stay informed on market trends, shopper behavior, consumer dynamics, and industry developments to provide relevant recommendations to clients.
• Identify emerging shopper and consumer trends and translate them into business opportunities for clients.
• Utilize data visualization and storytelling techniques to simplify complex analytics into actionable insights.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in Consumer Insights, Shopper Insights, Market Research, Customer Analytics, Retail Analytics, or related fields.
• Proven experience working directly with clients and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Strong expertise in consumer and shopper insights, shopper behavior, and customer decision-making processes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work confidently with large datasets, interpret findings, and generate actionable recommendations.
• Experience utilizing data to uncover consumer and shopper trends, behaviors, and business opportunities.
• Ability to translate complex analytics into clear and compelling business stories for clients and senior stakeholders.
• Understanding of market research methodologies, consumer research, shopper research, syndicated data, or panel research.
• Strong presentation, communication, and consultative selling skills.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to connect insights to business outcomes and growth opportunities.
• Proficiency in data analysis, insight generation, and storytelling with data visualization tools is highly preferred.

We Offer

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

About the Company

NIQ/GFK is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide. We provide consumer packaged goods manufacturers/fast-moving consumer goods, Tech & Durable manufacturers and retailers with accurate, actionable information and insights and a complete picture of the complex and changing marketplace that companies need to innovate and grow. Our approach marries proprietary data with other data sources to help clients around the world understand what’s happening now, what’s happening next, and how to best act on this knowledge. We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over 90 countries, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit www.niq.com.

NIQ GFK is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. 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 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 Diversity and Inclusion page.