Strategic Analytics & Insights Business Partner Portugal

About the Position

As a Strategic Analytics & Insights (SAI) Business Partner at NielsenIQ, you will be responsible for driving profitable revenue growth by expanding our portfolio of analytics solutions to clients across Portugal. This role requires a proactive, client-focused professional who can identify opportunities, build strong relationships, and deliver impactful solutions that meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within existing and prospective client accounts, contribute to RFP responses and proposal development.
• Develop and execute sales plans to achieve revenue and profitability targets.
• Lead client meetings, deliver compelling pitches, and present insights that showcase the value of our analytics solutions.
• Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers at client organizations. Understand their needs, challenges, and business goals and recommend the most relevant solutions.
• Maintain knowledge of NielsenIQ’s SA&I offering and effectively position them against competitor solutions.
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms in alignment with company guidelines.
• Provide regular updates on pipeline progress, forecasting, and sales performance and manage an active sales pipeline, from prospecting to closing deals.

Requirements

• A range of 5 years and 10 years of experience in market research in FMCG, agency or client side working with shopper insights, data and analytics, category management, innovation, revenue growth management or as a key account manager. Ideally in a market research agency company.
• Experience within research and knowledge about different research methods and how they can help answer different types of questions.
• Background within consumer and shopper research or within the branding, media or innovation area is an advantage.
• Ideally experience on the sales side, selling market research into manufacturers.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable client recommendations.
• Strong communicator, with a minimum of 5 years of experience presenting results to and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Strong ability to develop and execute strategic sales plans and to navigate complex sales cycles, negotiate contracts, and close deals.
• Solution selling mindset, self-driven, curious, trusted advisor, and partner that thrives to make things happen and see results.

We Offer

• Competitive salary: EUR 43,000 - EUR 46,314 gross per year. Placement within the range will depend on objective criteria including experience, skills, and internal equity considerations.
• This role might also be eligible for a sales-based incentive or performance-based bonus.
• AI in the heart of our product strategy by using AI tools to enhance the speed, quality, and reach of insights and client engagement.
• A dynamic work environment with opportunities to engage with local and global companies.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work options.
• Comprehensive onboarding and internal training programs.
• Access to learning platforms.
• Staff and team events.

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 NIQ Diversity and Inclusion page.