Commercial Business Partner

NielsenIQ; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer intelligence company in the UK is seeking a SAI Business Partner to expand their Strategic Analytics & Insights business. Your role involves managing client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and ensuring revenue targets are met. The ideal candidate has a strong background in sales and client management, excellent analytical skills, and a proactive approach to challenges. This role offers competitive benefits and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible working environment

Learning & Development

Great team culture

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales, client relationship management, or business development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to local sales plans and strategies.
• Manage an active sales pipeline and drive revenue targets.
• Identify new partnership opportunities and participate in campaigns.

Skills

Sales experience

Client relationship management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CRM software

Sales management tools

Job description

Job Description

About the Job

The SAI Business Partner is a client expert and a key contributor to the development and expansion of NielsenIQ's Strategic Analytics & Insights (SA& I) business. This role focuses on identifying and cultivating new business opportunities while maintaining strong relationships with existing clients to achieve both short- and long‑term revenue goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to local sales plans and strategies in collaboration with sales leaders, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.

• Manage an active sales pipeline and drive progress towards monthly, quarterly and annual revenue targets.

• Assist in scoping and closing opportunities while adhering to profitability guidelines.

• Drive revenue growth through account retention, expansion, and acquisition.

• Maintain and develop commercial relationships with clients, acting as a trusted partner.

• Identify new partnership opportunities and participate in campaigns to generate leads.

• Monitor market and competitor activities to refine engagement strategies.

• Participate in RFP processes, ensuring proposals align with client needs and organizational goals.

• Partner closely with commercial leaders to align on sales goals, strategies, and priorities.

• Track and evaluate sales performance metrics, including conversion rates and sales cycle efficiency.

• Ensure adherence to internal processes, including the use of CRM systems for tracking customer interactions.

• Promote alignment between operational activities and broader strategic objectives.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Achievement of monthly and quarterly revenue targets.

• Conversion rate improvements and reduction in sales cycle time.

• Effective client engagement and satisfaction.

• Timely and accurate reporting of sales activities and pipeline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, or a related field (master's preferred).

• Proven experience in sales, client relationship management, or business development within the CPG, Tech & Durables or consumer research sector.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to develop actionable insights.

• Proficiency in using CRM and other sales management tools.

• Excellent communication and presentationlaps.

Competencies

• Strategic thinking with a focus on long‑term revenue growth.

• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.

• High degree of accountability and ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

• Adaptability to market and client needs елан proactive approach to challenges.

What You Get

• Private Medical Insurance
• Flexible working environment
• Learning & Development
• Great team culture

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Additional Information

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various毕业 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 الج Guiding Principles: https://www.nielseniq.com/global/en/ai-safety-policies.

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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