Account Manager

YouGov; Vlaams-Brabant; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work arrangement

Résumé du poste

YouGov is seeking an Account Manager in Leuven with a strong consulting mindset to deliver FMCG shopper insights. You’ll define optimal research solutions, transform data into actionable insights, and communicate compelling stories to clients.

You will manage and grow a portfolio of renowned FMCG brands and retailers, collaborating with local and international colleagues. A hybrid work arrangement is offered, with 2 days per week in the office.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and at least 3 years of experience at a market research agency / FMCG company / retailer.
• Fluent communication in Dutch or French; English for international clients.
• Analytical thinking with a problem-solving attitude.
• Commercially driven from a fact-based consultancy point of view.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; proactive team player.

Responsabilités

• Design clear and compelling research proposals to answer customer’s Key Business Questions.
• Develop insights with market analysts and consultants and translate into strategic advice.
• Advise customers on developing effective strategies with local and international counterparts.
• Keep clients informed on the latest market trends.
• Create new business opportunities with existing and new clients.
• Act as YouGov ambassador to clients and at industry events.

Connaissances

Consulting mindset

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Presentation skills

English proficiency

Dutch or French fluency

Commercial mindset

Team collaboration

Formation

Master’s degree

Description du poste

As an Account Manager you deliver FMCG shopper insights tailored to the needs of your clients so they can make the best possible business decisions. You define the optimal research solution to answer your customer’s business questions powered by our trusted YouGov consumer panel data and our customizable solutions.

We are looking for a passionate Account Manager with a strong consulting mindset who is eager to take the client’s business a step further. Reporting to our Commercial Lead also based in Leuven, you manage and grow a client portfolio of renowned FMCG companies and retailers. You thrive on challenging both clients and colleagues, using your expertise to deliver the best possible strategic advice. With a creative and analytical mindset, you’ll transform data and market trends into actionable insights and communicate them through compelling storytelling.

Here’s a Breakdown Of What You’ll Do

• Design clear and compelling research proposals to successfully answer customer’s Key Business Questions.
• Develop relevant insights together with market analysts and other consultants and translate them into strategic advise.
• Advise customers in developing effective strategies, together with your local and international counterparts.
• Keep clients informed on the most recent market trends.
• Create new business opportunities with existing and new clients.
• Act as YouGov ambassador to your clients and at industry events.

These Are The Essentials For Having An Interview

• Master’s degree and at least 3 years of experience at a market research agency / FMCG company / retailer.
• Fluent communication skills, both written and spoken, in Dutch or French. Communication skills in English, with the ability to engage confidently with clients and stakeholders in an international business environment.
• Combine analytical thinking with a problem-solving attitude to address customer challenges effectively.
• You are commercially driven from a fact-based consultancy point of view and are on a continuous look-out to spot commercial opportunities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, being a proactive team player.
• Passion for the FMCG industry.
• Vacancy based in Leuven with hybrid working arrangement (2 days p/w in the office).

Why join YouGov?

Join our global team to help us achieve our social mission: to make millions of people’s opinions heard for the benefit of our local, national, and international communities.

Understanding diversity of opinion requires diversity of background. Although our global panel of millions of people worldwide powers our research, our biggest asset is our people. If our research is to be truly representative of what the world thinks, we need people from all walks of life to be part of the team to bring their perspective to the work we do.

Life at YouGov

We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless, and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics, and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, bringing these values into everything that we do.

We strive to provide YouGovers with best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We want our employees to have a sense of belonging and uniqueness in a supportive workplace, so they can bring their full selves to work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, HIV status, political affiliation, socioeconomic background, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or in line with our responsibilities as a fair and ethic employer. All employment decisions are made based on occupational qualifications, merit, and business need.

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