NielsenIQ
Director, Sales - Media Vertical
NielsenIQ, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Company Description
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REFID714534
Remote based role-- must be physically located within the US
Job Description
About this job
Consumer behavior continues to evolve at a continually increasing pace. Understanding this behavior and resulting performance of CPG and Tech/Durable products is not only critical to retailers and manufacturers, but also to adjacent sectors such as media and advertising. When companies are leveraging the industry’s best retail and consumer measurement data, they can optimize their business and services in a way that is consistent with consumer behavior and most likely to succeed. This is why we’ve expanded into this new vertical of Media/Ad Tech as it will play a key role in our vision for the future. It’s exciting!
As the Sales Director of Advertising and Marketing Accounts, you will be responsible for leading large, complex sales engagements across our portfolio of NielsenIQ measurement solutions to our existing and new clients, and for expanding the business across this client sector. This role will pioneer the development of commercial strategies to renew and achieve new business, building meaningful client relationships, and ultimately closing deals. The successful candidate will join an expanding team of 30+ high performing and high energy associates.
Responsibilities:
Leading commercial strategy and sales of NielsenIQ’s measurement solutions to Global Media and AdTech companiesAchieving sales and strategic objectives by clearly articulating NielsenIQ’s value proposition and use cases to decision makers specific to the product portfolio of responsibilityBuilding meaningful relationships with client stakeholders and teamsRepresenting the voice of the customer to internal product development, product marketing, communications and delivery teamsWorking collaboratively with other product sales leads & cross functional partnersAchieving sales quota consistent with NielsenIQ margin goals and delivery expectationsGenerating sales leads and maintaining a pipeline of sales opportunities across a portfolio of clients consistent with NielsenIQ’s growth strategyAccurately forecasting the sales pipeline, areas of growth, areas of risk and prioritizing to close sales consistent with sales cycle normsWeaving client specific insights, industry material and thought leadership information into client conversations to build context and clarity to the outcomes our solutions can deliverOwning cross functional relationships and being a subject matter expert for your accounts and partners in a fast-paced environment
A Little Bit About You
You have an entrepreneurial mindset and take satisfaction in achieving individual and team goals. Passionate about sales? Absolutely. You’re a savvy salesperson, with a deep sense of urgency and accountability to deliver against financial targets. You can effectively tell a story that captures the audience, no matter what level, and you bring them along your journey. You’re able to work collaboratively as part of a remote team within a dynamic and challenging environment while maintaining high standards. A blank slate is exciting – new ideas, shaping a vision, executing with a team.
Qualifications
6-10+ years’ experience selling or managing sales teams selling data or technology solutions into Advertising or Marketing agenciesPrevious experience working in the areas of market measurementDemonstrated success in achieving sales resultsExperienced in scoping and developing proposals, and negotiation strategiesExcellent sales pipeline management skills with a track record of predictability and consistencyProficient in Microsoft Office softwareFamiliarity with NielsenIQ tools, applications and platforms a plus
US Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare plan (medical, Rx, dental and vision)Flexible spending accounts and Health Savings Accounts (including company contributions)Life and AD&D insurance401(k) retirement plan including company matching contributionsDisability insuranceTuition Reimbursement
Additional Information
Our Benefits
Flexible working environmentVolunteer time offLinkedIn LearningEmployee-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
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Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide. Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NIQ News Center: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion#J-18808-Ljbffr
Submit your CV and any additional required information after you have read this description by clicking on the application button.
REFID714534
Remote based role-- must be physically located within the US
Job Description
About this job
Consumer behavior continues to evolve at a continually increasing pace. Understanding this behavior and resulting performance of CPG and Tech/Durable products is not only critical to retailers and manufacturers, but also to adjacent sectors such as media and advertising. When companies are leveraging the industry’s best retail and consumer measurement data, they can optimize their business and services in a way that is consistent with consumer behavior and most likely to succeed. This is why we’ve expanded into this new vertical of Media/Ad Tech as it will play a key role in our vision for the future. It’s exciting!
As the Sales Director of Advertising and Marketing Accounts, you will be responsible for leading large, complex sales engagements across our portfolio of NielsenIQ measurement solutions to our existing and new clients, and for expanding the business across this client sector. This role will pioneer the development of commercial strategies to renew and achieve new business, building meaningful client relationships, and ultimately closing deals. The successful candidate will join an expanding team of 30+ high performing and high energy associates.
Responsibilities:
Leading commercial strategy and sales of NielsenIQ’s measurement solutions to Global Media and AdTech companiesAchieving sales and strategic objectives by clearly articulating NielsenIQ’s value proposition and use cases to decision makers specific to the product portfolio of responsibilityBuilding meaningful relationships with client stakeholders and teamsRepresenting the voice of the customer to internal product development, product marketing, communications and delivery teamsWorking collaboratively with other product sales leads & cross functional partnersAchieving sales quota consistent with NielsenIQ margin goals and delivery expectationsGenerating sales leads and maintaining a pipeline of sales opportunities across a portfolio of clients consistent with NielsenIQ’s growth strategyAccurately forecasting the sales pipeline, areas of growth, areas of risk and prioritizing to close sales consistent with sales cycle normsWeaving client specific insights, industry material and thought leadership information into client conversations to build context and clarity to the outcomes our solutions can deliverOwning cross functional relationships and being a subject matter expert for your accounts and partners in a fast-paced environment
A Little Bit About You
You have an entrepreneurial mindset and take satisfaction in achieving individual and team goals. Passionate about sales? Absolutely. You’re a savvy salesperson, with a deep sense of urgency and accountability to deliver against financial targets. You can effectively tell a story that captures the audience, no matter what level, and you bring them along your journey. You’re able to work collaboratively as part of a remote team within a dynamic and challenging environment while maintaining high standards. A blank slate is exciting – new ideas, shaping a vision, executing with a team.
Qualifications
6-10+ years’ experience selling or managing sales teams selling data or technology solutions into Advertising or Marketing agenciesPrevious experience working in the areas of market measurementDemonstrated success in achieving sales resultsExperienced in scoping and developing proposals, and negotiation strategiesExcellent sales pipeline management skills with a track record of predictability and consistencyProficient in Microsoft Office softwareFamiliarity with NielsenIQ tools, applications and platforms a plus
US Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare plan (medical, Rx, dental and vision)Flexible spending accounts and Health Savings Accounts (including company contributions)Life and AD&D insurance401(k) retirement plan including company matching contributionsDisability insuranceTuition Reimbursement
Additional Information
Our Benefits
Flexible working environmentVolunteer time offLinkedIn LearningEmployee-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
Want to keep up with our latest updates?
Follow us on: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide. Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NIQ News Center: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion#J-18808-Ljbffr