Sales Manager

About the Position

NielsenIQ is a leading market research firm. Our Financial Services team provides alternative data products to both buy-side and sell-side financial institutions through first-party and third-party data sets.

NielsenIQ’s Sales team is focused on growing revenue, finding new business opportunities, and market penetration. Sales is NielsenIQ’s growth engine which is instrumental for the company’s success.

NielsenIQ is looking for a Sales Manager with 2-7 years of sales experience selling SaaS solutions. Candidates must be passionate about capital markets, data, and technology. Candidates must also be very comfortable interacting with prospects over the phone and in person.

This role is hybrid: requiring 2-3 days per week in office at 19 Old Kings Highway South, Suite 200, Darien, CT 06820.

Responsibilities

• Systematically call / email prospects to market NielsenIQ’s products.
• Execute sales for new accounts in own scope securing a solid pipeline and unlocking new revenue opportunities.
• Develop understanding of our potential customers, their industry/business, and their needs.
• Prospection and market analysis for potential clients.
• Manage a pipeline of new business from initial conversation to close of sale.
• Gather market intelligence and contribute to new product development in order to meet changing client needs.
• Provide internal reports to management as required.
• Participate in ongoing training / developmental programs.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2+ years' sales experience within the SaaS industry.
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Finance, Economics, or Marketing.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule of 2-3 days per week in office.
• Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• A high level of motivation, the drive to take initiative, and work both independently and as a team member; a self-starter. Follow-through is an absolute must-have.
• Strong business development experience with the ability to sell into, and represent the firm, at all levels within an organization.
• Proven ability to maintain a high level of activity to reach an aggressive set of sales goals and objectives.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and with structure, focus, and determination.

Personal Attributes

• Entrepreneurial and ambitious with a drive to succeed.
• Flexible to support business needs as required to achieve goals.
• Goal and detail-oriented.
• Sense of urgency and service-orientation both internally and externally; strong customer service skills.
• Ability to add value by using creativity and independent thinking.
• Intellectual curiosity, initiative, resourcefulness, and tact.
• Strong work ethic with professional behavior & appearance and personal integrity.
• Excellent negotiation and listening skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Able to work effectively with team members with uncompromising ethics, initiative, and integrity.

We Offer

• Comprehensive healthcare plan (medical, Rx, dental, and vision).
• Flexible spending accounts and a Health Savings Account (including company contributions).
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan including company matching contributions.
• Disability insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Discretionary paid time off program and 11 paid holidays.
• 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.