Senior Quantitative Research - Sales

About the Position

Senior Quantitative Research - Sales

At NIQ, the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, we transform data into insights that shape the future of global commerce. With a legacy dating back to 1923 and a cutting-edge AI-powered platform, we empower brands and retailers to understand consumer behavior across every channel and market.

The Strategic Analytics & Insights (SA&I) division at NielsenIQ is a powerhouse of data-driven strategy, designed to help businesses navigate complexity and unlock growth. By integrating Advanced Analytics Consulting, Consumer & Marketing Insights, and BASES innovation testing, SA&I delivers tailored, actionable solutions that empower clients to make smarter decisions faster. Within this context, the Senior Sales Executive plays a critical role as an individual contributor, responsible for driving revenue growth, expanding client relationships, and identifying new business opportunities across the SA&I portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Drive Revenue Growth: Own and deliver against individual sales targets by expanding existing accounts and acquiring new clients.
• Build & Manage Pipeline: Develop and maintain a robust, high-quality sales pipeline with accurate forecasting and consistent progression of opportunities.
• Identify Opportunities: Proactively uncover new revenue streams, use cases, and stakeholders within client organizations.
• Expand Client Relationships: Engage with multiple levels of the organization, including senior stakeholders and C-level, to grow SA&I presence.
• Consultative Selling: Understand client business challenges and translate them into tailored SA&I solutions aligned to their KPIs.
• Lead Proposal Development: Own end-to-end proposal creation, working closely with Product Specialists, Client Services, and subject matter experts.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with internal stakeholders (cluster teams, delivery, operations, finance) to ensure feasibility and strong commercial outcomes.
• Voice of the Customer: Bring client feedback and market insights to internal teams to support continuous improvement and innovation.
• Ensure Process Excellence: Follow internal processes, including CRM discipline, pricing and profitability guidelines, and sales governance.

Requirements

• Solid professional experience in market research, insights, or consulting.
• Experience in sales / business development in the above-mentioned fields is a plus.
• Ability to work under pressure to deliver and exceed revenue targets.
• Strong consultative selling skills and ability to navigate multi-stakeholder environments.
• Good understanding of data analytics, insights, or consulting solutions and their business applications.
• Awareness of market trends and industry dynamics impacting clients.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Active personality, resourceful, and confident to proactively generate new client leads and convert into successful deals.
• Advanced English (mandatory).

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 NIQ Diversity and Inclusion page.

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