Business Development Specialist

NielsenIQ; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Development Specialist to enhance its position in the Tech and Durables sectors. This role involves strategic planning and execution to forge vital connections within the retail industry, driving growth and expanding data partnerships. You will leverage your expertise to adapt propositions and refine pitch documents, ensuring they resonate with stakeholders. If you are passionate about shaping the future of consumer insights and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Health insurance

Parental leave

Life assurance

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in business development or sales.
• Solid understanding of data analytics and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage with key industry stakeholders.
• Refine GfK's value proposition based on customer needs.
• Coordinate with internal teams to enhance data partnerships.

Skills

Sales Skills

Data Analytics Understanding

Market Trend Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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About This Job

To track consumer trends in the Tech & Durables goods sector, NIQ relies on sales data exchanges with retailers in the industry, whether they operate physical stores or online platforms.

Job Description

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

About This Job

To track consumer trends in the Tech & Durables goods sector, NIQ relies on sales data exchanges with retailers in the industry, whether they operate physical stores or online platforms.

The primary purpose of this role is to improve NIQ’s position within the Tech and Durables industries (Electronics, Telecoms, IT, DIY, Homewares, Optics & others). The Retail Partnership Manager will leverage their network and industry understanding to forge pivotal connections with key industry stakeholders within retail. This role demands a strategic blend of expertise and industry acumen, enabling effective planning and execution of ambitious projects.

The position is of strategic importance, as the successful execution of these responsibilities is anticipated to elevate retail data partnerships, enhance service quality, and open new business opportunities. Contributions via this role will be instrumental in shaping the future trajectory of GfK's growth and success in the Tech and Durable markets in the UK.

Responsibilities

The Partnership manager will play a pivotal role in driving recruitments targets, focusing on the following key areas:

• Identification of Key Industry Touchpoints: Actively identify and engage with vital industry touchpoints, facilitating the introduction and promotion of NIQ’s Tech and Durable data partnership model.
• Improve coverage through retailer recruitment: Investigate and facilitate new data sourcing using various methods; direct approaches, industry organizations, software providers etc., always aiming to expand and diversify the reach of NIQ's data partnerships.
• Adapt Proposition: Take a leading role in refining and enhancing GfK’s value proposition. This involves a deep understanding of industry dynamics and customer needs to ensure that offerings and go to market are competitive and relevant
• Refinement of Pitch Documents: Provide expert feedback on pitch documents, ensuring they are compelling and also effectively aligned with industry expectations and standards. This includes crafting persuasive narratives and tailoring messages to resonate with targeted stakeholders
• Internal Coordination: maintain close relationship with data science team to finetune our universe studies and with the Operations team for the integration of new retailers and banners.
• Commercial excellence is your daily routine: building action plans, nourish and follow your pipeline, look outside the box to open doors and negotiate the best agreement with our new partners.
  
  

Requirements

• Min 3-5+ years of related experience.
• Solid sales skills and developed sales expertise in target scope.
• Solid understanding of data analytics industry, business model, products, services and solutions.
• Solid understanding of market trends and its interdependencies impacting customers.
  
  

What We Can Offer

• Flexible working environment
• Health insurance
• Parental leave
• Life assurance
  
  

Location and Travel Requirements

Based in London, the role is designed to be conducted in an Hybrid mode with some working days in the local office. Mutually agreed travel will be required, such as attending industry events or participating in face to face meetings. All travel will be subject to approval and based on business needs.

Qualifications

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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NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide. Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NIQ News Center: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion

Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

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  Business Development

• Industries

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