About the Position

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an ambitious team and significantly contribute to the expansion of NielsenIQ (NIQ) in the media sector-working with clients such as media agencies, social media agencies, and media providers. This role is ideal for candidates who wish to develop further and grow in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Building and developing new business opportunities with agencies, publishers, and advertisers
Managing the entire sales cycle (pitches, pipeline, RFI/RFPs, pricing, offers, contract negotiations)
Active pipeline management and consistent follow-up of opportunities
Consultative sales to ensure the precise positioning of NIQ solutions (data, insights, ad effectiveness, audience activation)
Building and maintaining strong customer relationships and ensuring customer satisfaction and growth
Close collaboration with internal teams (Commercial, Product, Client Success)
Creating compelling presentations and supporting customer development
Achieving or exceeding sales targets in line with company guidelines

Requirements

Experience in sales/business development (ideally media, AdTech, or data)
Good understanding of media planning, media buying, audience data, and measurement solutions
Proven sales success and strong communication and negotiation skills
Experience in proposal and pricing as well as pipeline management
Analytical mindset and ability to translate data into concrete action recommendations
Independent and team-oriented working style in a dynamic environment
Proficiency in MS Office, CRM knowledge advantageous
Relevant degree desirable
Network in media/social agencies (ideally at senior level), programmatic/data contacts advantageous
Fluent in German and English

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

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.

Salary

The annual gross salary for this position ranges from 54,500 EUR to 65,000 EUR. The specific salary level is based on relevant professional experience, qualifications, competencies, and internal compensation structures. We promote salary transparency and equal opportunities and make compensation decisions solely based on objective and gender-neutral criteria. In addition to the base salary, an attractive variable compensation with relevant bonus potential, for example, in the form of a performance or sales-related bonus, may be granted for this position.

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