Delivery Leader - Media Effectiveness Analytics - Europe

NielsenIQ; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer intelligence company in Greater London seeks a Delivery Leader for the Analytics – Media Effectiveness Team. This senior position requires at least 15 years of experience, including 5 in leadership. The role involves working with major FMCG clients to guide their media investment strategies while managing teams and projects effectively. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, as well as expertise in Microsoft tools. A flexible working environment, private medical insurance, and opportunities for learning and development are offered.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible working environment

Learning & Development

Great team culture

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in the FMCG sector, preferably in marketing or management.
• Strong Business English skills.
• Comfortable working in a digital environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the analytic servicing team for client engagement.
• Oversee project execution and client relationship management.
• Identify business growth opportunities and develop strategies.
• Ensure delivery meets quality and profitability targets.

Skills

Client service skills

Strong analytical mind

Communication & visualization skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Masters in Eco/Math/Stats/Business or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About the Job

We are currently searching for a Delivery Leader for the Analytics – Media Effectiveness Team for Western Europe region. You will work together with some of the largest FMCG companies, helping them to make the right choices for their Media investment strategy. Your insights will influence decisions for some of today’s leading global brands that covers social, digital and traditional media activities both at a tactical and strategic level.

Main Responsibilities

Team Building

• Lead the analytic servicing team with the primary responsibility of expanding our scope of influence with clients across a wider range of products and with greater depth of involvement.
• Responsible for managing a handful of consultants, ensuring their work is of quality and meeting client objectives.
• Working closely with Sales team in pitching, solutioning and also making sure projects are rightly scoped.
• Staffing of projects and responsible for overall delivery responsibility and CSAT scores for the region.
• Ensure team is well motivated and rallied to meet the overall organization goals.

Client Servicing

• Work as a part of an international project team that helps FMCG clients measure, model, optimize and consult on their Media activities.
• Use NIQ tools and methodologies to build answers to business questions from the market data and revenue management analysis.
• Convert analysis results into a business-focused and actionable client report.
• Provide timely analytic solutions and benefits to client business issues / opportunities by developing strategic initiatives for client.
• Oversee the management and conduct of assigned analytic projects including preparation, approval and delivery of proposals, reports and presentations.
• Coordinate project execution between teams of experts, this will involve liaison with clients, publishers, media agencies and remote NIQ teams.
• Coordinate cross-country projects.
• Foster relationships at all levels and functions of the client organization to identify opportunities for incremental product / solution sales.
• Ensure client service standards are implemented and enhanced as client expectations continue to evolve and change in the marketplace.

Business development

• Identify areas of business opportunity and growth for the business unit.
• Maintain and foster relationships with senior management of clients.
• Develop plans to support the implementation of new initiatives and new products and services.

Financial Management

• Achieve revenue, profitability, quality, speed of delivery and productivity targets as well as other related business development objectives as assigned.
• Monitor the actual financial performance against budget / forecast and ensure the implementation of appropriate actions that will lead to the achievement of the financial targets.

Required Experience

• Previous experience in a similar position / business area.
• Minimum of 15 years and at least 5 years in leading region and sub region delivery.
• Previous experience gained in the FMCG sector, preferably within the brand, trade marketing or category management.
• High level of client service skills.
• Strong Business English knowledge, both verbal and written (another European Language would be an asset).
• Strong analytical mind and excellent numerical skills.
• Strong communication & visualization skills – interested in storytelling techniques.
• Comfortable working in a digital-enabled environment.
• Ability to work independently and within a virtual environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational & interpersonal skills.
• Masters in Eco/Math/Stats/Business or University degree or equivalent experience.

A little bit about you

Curiosity drives your interest in what moves the market. You find business potential in numbers. Managing time and deadlines comes naturally to you. You’re known for your impeccable organization. Connecting with clients matters to you, and that motivates you to sift through data from a new angle. You can identify the narratives behind numbers, and you’re always looking for what’s next. Ability to work with conflicting priorities.

What You Get

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

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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