Analytical Sales Consultant – NIQ Consumer Panel Services

NielsenIQ; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

Job summary

NIQ Consumer Panel Services in Oxford is seeking an Analytical Sales Consultant to turn rich shopper data into actionable insights. This client-facing, commercially focused role collaborates with sales, customer success and analytics teams to shape solutions that address client challenges and unlock growth.

You will identify opportunities, design analytical approaches, support proposals, and ensure projects deliver measurable commercial value and clear recommendations, helping major FMCG and

Qualifications

• Experience in insight, analytics, category management, commercial strategy or consultative sales within FMCG/retail.
• Strong analytical curiosity and ability to turn data into commercially relevant recommendations.
• Confident engaging with clients and senior stakeholders; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify and shape commercial analytics opportunities using NIQ data.
• Translate client questions into analytical approaches and insights.
• Support proposals, pitches and client conversations.
• Design tailored solutions combining shopper data with attitudinal research where relevant.
• Deliver projects with high quality and commercial value.
• Present insights and recommendations to help client decisions.
• Build internal networks to promote analytics capabilities.

Skills

Analytics experience

FMCG/retail knowledge

Consultative sales

Job description

Analytical Sales Consultant – NIQ Consumer Panel Services

• Full-time

Hybrid / Oxford, United Kingdom

Full-time

At NIQ Consumer Panel Services, we’re committed to delivering the Full View of shopper behaviour by helping FMCG manufacturers and retailers understand how shoppers behave, what drives their choices and where the next growth opportunities lie. Our Homescan panel data gives clients a rich view of real shopper behaviour, helping them make better decisions across brand, category, range, pricing and shopper strategy.

We are looking for an Analytics Sales Consultant to join our Consumer Analytical Solutions team. This is a client-facing, commercially focused role for someone who can turn rich shopper data into compelling insight solutions, identify growth opportunities and support the development of paid analytical projects.

The successful candidate will work closely with sales, customer success and specialist analytics teams to shape solutions that respond to client business challenges. You will help identify client needs, design appropriate analytical approaches, support proposals and pitches, and ensure projects are delivered with clear commercial value and actionable recommendations.

Salary: 41900 GBP to 51200 GBP gross per year. Placement within the range will depend on objective criteria including experience, skills, and internal equityconsiderations. We are committed to equal pay and pay transparency. Remuneration decisions are made using gender-neutral and objective criteria.

Key responsibilities

Identify, qualify and shape commercial analytics opportunities using NIQ Consumer Panel Services data.

Translate client business questions into clear analytical approaches and compelling insight solutions.

Partner with sales and customer success teams to support client conversations, proposals and pitches.

Design tailored solutions that combine behavioural shopper data with attitudinal research where relevant.

Work with modelling, scripting and delivery teams to ensure projects are delivered smoothly and to a high standard.

Present insight stories and recommendations that help clients make better commercial decisions.

Build strong internal networks to raise awareness of analytical capabilities and create new growth opportunities.

Act as an advocate for the value of shopper analytics across NIQ and with clients.

What we are looking for

Experience in insight, analytics, category management, commercial strategy or consultative sales, ideally within FMCG, retail or consumer data.

Strong analytical curiosity and the ability to turn data into clear, commercially relevant recommendations.

Confidence engaging clients and senior stakeholders, with strong communication and presentation skills.

A consultative mindset, with the ability to understand client challenges and shape solutions around them.

A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across sales, customer success and expert teams.

Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.

Experience with shopper or consumer panel data, survey design or attitudinal research would be an advantage but is not essential.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of data, insight, client engagement and commercial growth. You will help major FMCG and retail clients unlock the value of real shopper behaviour and turn insight into action.

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/

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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