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NIQ for Retail

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Job summary

NIQ for Retail is seeking an Account and Business Development Manager in London to enhance revenue growth and client engagement. The role involves developing new business opportunities, managing client relationships, and leveraging analytical skills to drive results. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent communication and negotiation abilities, keen commercial judgment, and proficiency in data analysis using Excel.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Qualifications

Must be enthusiastic, driven, and confident with strong interpersonal skills.
Experience in sales or business development is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of existing and new clients.
Drive revenue growth through effective sales strategies.
Collaborate with marketing to improve lead generation.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Data Analysis

Sales Pipeline Management

Client Relationship Management

Tools

Excel

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Job Description

This full-time role will require you to work closely with the Head of Business Development to drive revenue growth in addition to managing your own portfolio of clients. The role will require actioning and improvement of leads generation and creating new revenue streams for non-traditional clients. It is essential that the candidate is conversant with excel and can analyse data. Other key responsibilities include management of your own sales pipeline, development of new products to meet client demand, the ability to present Nielsen BookData products and services in an engaging manner and be able to network and build rapport with prospective clients.

Full-time

To support the Head of Business Development in selling NielsenIQ Metadata services and to drive new areas of revenue growth.
To manage a portfolio of existing and new clients with their subscription and data needs.
To work with marketing and the Head of Business Development on improving leads generation and increasing exposure of NielsenIQ BookData’s products and services.
To build relationships both within and external to the book trade to identify and develop services and collaborations to drive revenue and increase brand reach.
To work with the wider business to identify new business opportunities and the creation of new revenue streams.

Reporting to

Head of Business Development, NielsenIQ BookData

Key Responsibilities

To drive revenue growth through existing routes while creating new ones.
To manage a portfolio of existing and new clients.
To become an integral member of our team, to contribute knowledge, skills and ideas for the wider business benefit and to drive your own development and career path.

Specifics

Develop a solid understanding of our data solutions, customers and the industry to support the execution of the strategic plan for the business.
To identify new prospects and initiate and maintain contact.
To sell Metadata Products and Services (ad-hoc & subscription services) exceeding sales targets and KPI’s.
Devise and deliver effective sales and marketing strategies to unlock new revenue opportunities.
To manage a portfolio of existing and new clients.
Support and, where possible, uplift existing client subscriptions.
To ensure quality control in all sales output and that all customer enquiries are handled efficiently and to a high standard.
Secure a solid sales pipeline and deliver sales reporting to management.
Work closely with Marketing and the Head of Business Development to communicate the value of NielsenIQ products and services and representing Nielsen at trade events and book fairs. Some international travel may be required.
To create and deliver tailored presentations to businesses across different industries, and where relevant, trade bodies and conferences to increase brand awareness and generate sales.
Role administration duties include:

Prepare and deliver compelling proposals to prospective clients to include the key business benefits, pricing and full-service details.
Contract negotiation and completion.
Maintenance of records in the CRM system, including invoicing and billing details.

To leverage relationships across Nielsen Book and wider Nielsen Companies to create new revenue streams and grow Nielsen Book.
To provide support across Metadata and wider teams with new business, pricing, negotiation and driving growth.

Knowledge and Skills

Sound Commercial Judgement
High levels of Personal Drive & Motivation
High levels of Organisational Drive
Highly proficient in Communication both in person and on the phone
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong negotiation skills
Strongly Action and results oriented
High levels of Customer Awareness
High levels of Creative thinking
Highly Efficient
Strong Team Player
Can work under pressure
Experienced in using Excel

Additional Information

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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