Vice President, Retail Services

NielsenIQ; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NielsenIQ is seeking a Senior Leader for its Retail Services Team in Toronto. This hybrid role involves leading relationships with major retail clients, developing strategic plans, and providing strong leadership to teams. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and over 7 years of experience in retail, demonstrating exceptional analytical and leadership skills.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in retail, including merchandising, strategy, or analytic consulting.
• Familiarity with NielsenIQ products is advantageous.
• Results-driven, proactive, and open to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage relationships with retail clients.
• Develop and implement 3-year strategic plans.
• Negotiate contracts effectively for long-term cooperation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Client engagement

Communication

Project management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Commerce, Math, or related field

Job description

Hybrid Role - Location and Travel Requirements

Candidates must currently reside in the greater Toronto area and be able to travel to and attend regular weekly in-person meetings at the client location in Mississauga.

Opportunity Overview

Join NielsenIQ’s Retail Services Team as a Senior Leader. This senior role is part of the Retail Leadership team and involves leading one of Canada’s largest Retailers in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead and manage relationships with retail clients, ensuring strategic alignment and leveraging NielsenIQ’s assets to meet strategic objectives.
2. Develop and implement 3-year strategic plans, accurately forecast revenue, and achieve sales targets.
3. Negotiate contracts effectively for long-term cooperation with retail clients.
4. Provide strong leadership to teams, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
5. Collaborate with senior leadership to optimize resource allocation for client satisfaction, team development, and engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Commerce, Math, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in retail, including merchandising, strategy, or analytic consulting, preferably in the CPG or retail sectors.
• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Strong leadership and client engagement abilities.
• Familiarity with NielsenIQ products is advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship management, and teamwork skills.
• Awareness of retail dynamics and the impact of technology, AI, machine learning, and cloud computing.
• Outstanding communication skills, with expertise in project management and organization.
• Results-driven, proactive, and open to continuous learning.

Note: Experience with loyalty and customer data analytics is an asset.

Additional Information

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, providing comprehensive insights into consumer behavior and growth opportunities. In 2023, NIQ merged with GfK, expanding its global reach. With advanced analytics and state-of-the-art platforms, NIQ offers a holistic retail and consumer view across more than 100 markets, covering over 90% of the world’s population.

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