Senior Manager for CPG sales

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Developing the relationship with key FMCG clients to understand their key business goals and needs and service their marketing research requirements.
• Generate opportunities for NIQ to propose the relevant research programs to support the clients' business growth.
• The role would entail new opportunity prospecting, taking research briefs, and developing relevant proposals/propositions.
• Be a single point of contact for the clients in terms of project milestones.
• Client stakeholder management including client queries or complaints, providing advice and consultation to client stakeholders.
• Managing client financials including invoicing and collection.
• Develops strategic understanding of industry trends, competition, and opportunities for NIQ.
• Provide top management with a thorough review of internal and client financials including budget and forecast.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 10 years relevant working experience. Experience in FMCG Market Research is a must.
• English language proficiency is a must.
• Demonstrates strong ability to understand technical aspects of FMCG industry briefs and own end-to-end proposal development.
• Understanding of analysis tools and data interpretation.
• Excellent communication skills and understanding of data-based consultative selling.
• Able to operate in a multicultural environment and handle multiple stakeholders internally and externally.
• Competent negotiator with good influencing skills.
• Knowledge and exposure to UAE/GCC markets is an added advantage (worked preferably in a multinational market research agency).

WE OFFER:

• Be part of a very engaged and dynamic team in NIQ Strategic Analytics and Insights team in UAE.
• Being exposed to different research tools and solutions including both consumer research innovations and analytics of the sales data.
• Work in an international multicultural environment.
• Access to learning platforms, mentorship programs, and educational support to keep developing your skills.
• Peer-to-peer recognition program to enable feedback sharing and reward your achievements.

Our Benefits:

• 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.

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Employment Type : Fulltime