Senior Executive or Manager - above market consulting

About the Position

We are seeking a Senior Executive or Manager for above market consulting to drive strategic client impact and commercial growth for NielsenIQ across Asia.

Compensation

• MYR 62,600 - MYR 131,500 per year

Company Description

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.

Job Description

The Manager, Regional Consulting & Insights will play a pivotal leadership role in driving strategic client impact and commercial growth for NielsenIQ across Asia.

Key Responsibilities

1. Senior Client Engagement & Trusted Advisor Role

• Act as a senior strategic partner to key regional and local clients across Asia.
• Lead C-suite and senior leadership conversations, shaping agendas rather than reacting to briefs.
• Elevate client relationships from delivery-focused to value- and outcome-driven partnerships.
• Confidently handle ambiguity, challenge client thinking, and guide decision-making using insight.

2. Consulting Impact & Strategic Thought Leadership

• Lead the development of high-impact consulting engagements that go beyond reporting into strategy, growth, and transformation.
• Create and deliver regional thought leadership (e.g. POVs, frameworks, presentations) relevant to APAC FMCG and retail dynamics.
• Represent NIQ in senior forums, client workshops, and leadership sessions.
• Translate complex data into simple, compelling narratives that drive action.
• Drive day-to-day regional insights.

3. Commercial Leadership & Growth

• Identify, shape, and convert commercial leads in collaboration with account development teams and commercial leaders.
• Support regional and local teams in solutioning, proposal development, and value articulation.
• Drive incremental consulting and insights revenue through strong client engagement and clear ROI storytelling.
• Balance commercial ambition with delivery excellence.

4. Client Experience & NPS Ownership

• Take ownership for client experience outcomes, including NPS and relationship health.
• Proactively address risks, manage expectations, and course-correct engagements when needed.
• Champion a client-first mindset across consulting and insights delivery.

5. Internal Collaboration & Influence

• Work closely with commercial leaders, analytics, and country teams across Asia.
• Align consulting priorities with broader NIQ strategy and client plans.
• Influence without authority in a matrixed, regional organization.
• Act as a bridge between insight creation and commercial execution.

Qualifications

Skills & Experience Required

Experience

• +5 years’ experience in management consulting, strategy, insights, or analytics, ideally within FMCG, retail, or consumer sectors. Retail Measurement Experience is an advantage.
• Proven track record of leading senior client engagements and influencing decision-makers.
• Experience driving commercial outcomes (revenue growth, upsell, pipeline creation).
• People leadership experience, including coaching and developing managers.
• Regional or multi-market APAC experience strongly preferred.

Capabilities

• Strong strategic thinking combined with practical, action-oriented recommendations.
• Excellent storytelling and executive communication skills.
• High commercial acumen: understands how insight translates into business value.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and fast-changing environments.
• Strong stakeholder management skills across cultures and markets.

Personal Attributes

• Executive presence with humility and curiosity.
• Confident, calm, and credible under pressure.
• Collaborative leader who brings others along.
• Bias to action with high personal standards.

We Offer

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

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.

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.