SA&I Sales Leader- NEA Cluster

About the Position

We are seeking a SA&I Sales Leader for the NEA Cluster to drive profitable revenue growth and manage sales teams in collaboration with regional leaders.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Profitable Revenue Growth

  • Own SA&I revenue and cost operations, driving long-term profitable growth.
  • Develop sales plans and strategies to achieve sales goals in collaboration with each regional cluster leader.
  • Manage the sales team pipeline and assist in closing deals through strategic intervention.
  • Set quarterly and annual sales quotas.
  • Provide detailed sales forecasting on a monthly basis.
  • Own client-level annual operational planning inputs with the team at the account/geo level with Region Lead and Regional Cluster leaders' input.
  • Create sales reports and provide feedback to senior team and region leaders.
  • Drive sales maintaining a long-term perspective to maximize overall revenue generation while being able to generate short-term results.
  • Ensure the team is scoping projects responsibly that meet SAI profitability guidelines.
  • Partner closely with Region Leader/Delivery to align on goals and strategy and drive shared accountability for revenue targets.
  • Implement annual pricing increases and influence price-setting for new services.
  • Advise on RFPs.
  • Ensure NIQ fund usage.
  • Be a NIQ relationship driver. Liaise with local NIQ sales leaders on joint business planning, regional commercial efforts, and SAI product pushes.

• Voice of Client

  • Maintain & develop the commercial relationship to clients within the region.
  • Monitor the market and competitor products and activities.
  • Review customer activity and anticipate prospecting needs.
  • Establish and maintain senior-level key prospect/client relationships.
  • Provide input for product development and prioritizations based on client feedback, RFPs requirements, competition analysis, and market trends. Collaborate with Client Advisory Boards and Internal Advisory Board to capture needs and get early feedback on our mid/long-term product roadmaps.

• People Management

  • Recruit and hire sales staff.
  • Motivate the sales teams to achieve their goals.
  • Work with the training team and peers to develop sales training content and protocols.

Ensure internal processes are followed, including adherence to tracking customer and transactional information in the CRM system and other sales and operational processes.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Expert in CPG / T&D Sales and Consumer research.
• Experience in transformation initiatives.
• Proven Leader of high-performing teams.
• Bachelor's Degree required, Masters preferred.
• Good knowledge of NielsenIQ products, services, and data preferred.
• Expertise in (application of) one of NielsenIQ solutions is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proven sales acumen.

Skillsets

• Strong sense of urgency and accountability to drive client outcomes.
• Proven experience in leading a team, managing people, and developing talent.
• Experience in driving organizational transformation.
• Able to work collaboratively with internal & external teams.
• Capable of maintaining positive client relationships in complex situations & resolve client issues.
• Strong logic, deductive reasoning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Skilled & polished communicator, including client presentations/events.
• Strategic thinking and vision.
• Understanding of dependencies across areas.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High say-do ratio.

We Offer

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

About the Company

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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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.

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