Principal / Manager - Consumer Data Insights - P6

NielsenIQ; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer intelligence company in the UK seeks a Lead Client Solutions Consultant to spearhead client accounts within the Advertising business. This position demands strong skills in client servicing and account handling, alongside a proven track record in advertising. Candidates should demonstrate an ability to deliver insights and strategic presentations. The company offers a hybrid working model, competitive benefits, and a dedication to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

Learning & Development

Great team culture

Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in advertising, preferably ad hoc.
• Experience in managing large-scale brand programs.
• Ability to connect data assets to create holistic solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead important client accounts with actionable insights.
• Support new business through collaboration with commercial teams.
• Deliver strategic story-led presentations.

Skills

Account handling

Client servicing

Business development

Presentation skills

Advertising knowledge

Understanding of media landscape

Tools

Microsoft Tools

Job description

Job Description

About the Job

The NIQ Brand and Media team is looking for a new senior member within the team, for its Advertising business.

In this role, you need to demonstrate that you can lead important client accounts - demonstrating experience designing and conducting research and delivering strategic story led presentations driving real actionable insight for our client business. This will require the Lead Client Solutions Consultant to have strong account handling and client servicing skills.

The Lead Client Solutions Consultant should have in-depth experience in advertising and in leading global and local ad hoc ad studies.

Alongside this there is an expectation you will help support & drive new business by working with the commercial teams to identify opportunities of upsell and cross sell potential.

Experience and competencies required

Experience with designing, managing and delivering large-scale brand programs - ad hoc or continuous.

Proven track record of delivering to large global clients as well as big domestic players.

POV on how to translate insight into strategic and meaningful action in today's world.

A strong understanding of how media and brand interact, and how to pull out insights on campaign effectiveness.

Ability to actively lead the NIQ team in any cross agency work i.e Brand, Media and Creative agency collaboration events.

A solid understanding of the modern media landscape.

Commercially minded – shows an understanding of how the research will be used by the client to meet business goals.

Business development skills, including understanding/translating client needs, designing approaches and identifying growth opportunities by collaborating with commercial teams across the business.

Important to the role is the ability to connect data assets to provide clients with a holistic solution to answer their business needs (POS, Digital and Traditional Research).

Thought leadership – Evidence of a clear POV to support/generate thought leadership and content creation. Experience presenting at events, conferences or via webinars would be ideal.

The main skill set we are looking for

An ability to present to a range of client audiences.

Must enjoy and have a passion for finding the real story and themes that are worthy of further investigation (working in collaboration and guiding project team members).

Interest in working across multiple sectors such as Telco, Tech and Durables, FMCG, Retail.

Solid experience in both B2B and Consumer research.

Being a team player and positive role model is important - coaching and supporting to develop the team's skills further promoting a culture of development.

Confidence – being able to put forward a point of view or debate a point and provide proof or evidence to support that view.

Required Experience

• 5 years of experience in advertising (ad hoc)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Tools.

Don't meet every single requirement? Some people are less likely to apply unless they meet all the requirements listed. GfK is looking for self-starters to join our innovative team keen to take on a new challenge. So, if you're excited about this role but your skills and experience don't align perfectly with every requirement we've listed, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We offer a hybrid working model to the majority of our colleagues (normally x2 days p/w in office) and competitive core benefits as well additional benefits including:

What You Get

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

Additional Information

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://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.

For more information, visit NIQ.com

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion.