Data Acquisition - Field Auditor

NielsenIQ; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated auditors for field data collection. This role involves visiting various outlets, completing detailed questionnaires, and ensuring the accuracy of collected data. Successful candidates will have strong communication skills, a valid driving license, and proficiency in MS Office. The position offers a flexible working environment and opportunities for training and development. Join a company committed to diversity and inclusion, where your contributions can make a significant impact in understanding consumer behavior and driving growth.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills in English, both spoken and written.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field audits and collect data from various outlets.
• Maintain relationships with retailers and report any issues.

Skills

Communication Skills

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Driving License

Job description

Please kindly note the following job advertisement is intended exclusively for Emirati candidates. If you are not a UAE national with a family book we regret to inform you that your application for this position will not be considered. However we encourage you to explore other opportunities that align with your qualifications and career aspirations within our organization.

Data Collection in Field

• Required to visit outlets at the time and date according to their schedule.
• Complete the Front Page form in every shop visited with all the requested information.
• Each auditor is allocated a number of outlets of different types which is referred to as his/her Panel. The auditor is responsible for clearing the number of items in the IC questionnaire for this panel.
• Return the completed questionnaire to the field office according to the given schedule. Before submitting the questionnaire validate item descriptions segments prices barcodes and item codes carefully. Additionally where permission to capture images is granted upload pictures of the products in epics through Nielsen Product Picture (NPP). There should be no compromise on the quality of information collected.
• The average number of items cleared per day should be no less than 65.

Support On:

• Collecting new category/characteristics openings based on specific requests.
• Purchasing items based on Operations and adhoc requirements.
• Additional office activities related to IC questionnaire preparation and quality control.
• Queries.
• Panel Census Information collection.

Relationship Management:

• Maintain a healthy relationship with retailers/shopkeepers. Notify the supervisor about outlets refusing cooperation or any other difficulties encountered.
• Proactively capture the complete barcode description price and relevant information and report back to the office for new launches for regular SKUs and promotions.

Training and Development:

• Before the start of each audit period the auditor must attend the briefing/training session. Each new auditor must attend an intensive initial training session. The auditor will be explained his/her duties and responsibilities fieldwork procedures how to correctly describe the various items audited and other clientspecific requests. The auditor will also undergo spot training with visits to local outlets.
• Develop new product launch reports including required characteristics with clear images and submit them frequently.

Adherence to Nielsen Code of Conduct

Field Updates Responsibilities:

• Collect useful information from the field occurring in the respective market and prepare sufficient market highlights reports.
• Ensure the distribution of gifts given to retail shops at the ratio defined by the supervisor and upon completion obtain a receipt form.

Qualifications :

• Good in Communication: English Speaking Reading and Writing
• Computer Knowledge MS Office (Excel Word Outlook)
• Driving License with car required for Field coordination

Additional Information :

Our Benefits

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

About NIQ

NIQ is the worlds 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 stateoftheart platforms NIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100 markets covering more than 90 of the worlds population.

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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 nondiscrimination 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: NIQ News Center

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Fulltime