Field team Leader

NielsenIQ; Lahore; Hybrid; PKR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

Job summary

NielsenIQ is seeking a Field Team Leader to oversee data collection across Pakistan, including Islamabad, Lahore, Faisalabad, and Sukkur. You will drive operational excellence, lead field teams and auditors, ensure data quality, and manage travel budgets while delivering client-aligned outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of team leadership experience in market research, strong metrics know-how, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree completed.
• 3–5 years of team leadership experience, ideally in market research field force.
• Strong understanding of operational metrics and performance KPIs.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate field data collection across the assigned region.
• Ensure data quality and timely client deliverables.
• Manage travel budgets, training, and field audits.
• Develop and coach Field Team and field auditors.
• Achieve productivity, quality, and financial targets.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Data analysis

Communication

MS Office

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree (completed)

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI tools

Job description

NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide. We provide consumer packaged goods manufacturers/fast-moving consumer goods and retailers with accurate, actionable information and insights and a complete picture of the complex and changing marketplace that companies need to innovate and grow. Our approach marries proprietary NielsenIQ data with other data sources to help clients around the world understand what’s happening now, what’s happening next, and how to best act on this knowledge. We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over 90 countries, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit www.niq.com .

Job Description

Note: Multiple positions are available across Islamabad, Lahore, Faisalabad, and Sukkur, Pakistan. Candidates may apply for opportunities in their preferred location, subject to business requirements and role availability.

The Field Team Leader is responsible for overseeing data collection activities across the assigned region, ensuring compliance with global methodologies, quality standards, and business objectives. This role drives operational excellence through team leadership, KPI management, data quality assurance, talent development, and financial stewardship.

• Lead and coordinate field data collection activities in alignment with global methodologies and standards.
• Ensure data quality, accuracy, and consistency through proactive monitoring and analytical review.
• Implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational KPIs.
• Maintain panel health and compliance with Panel management and Data Science requirements.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with retailers and key stakeholders.
• Manage, develop, coach, and train Field Team and field auditors.
• Foster a high-performance culture through talent development and succession planning.
• Deliver financial, productivity, quality, and operational targets while meeting client commitments.
• Manage regional Travel & Expenses (T&E), budgets, and variance analysis.
• Ensure timely, accurate completion of all reports, assessments, and client deliverables.

Qualifications

The ideal Field Team Leader Coordinator stands out for their ability to develop their leadership team and to support their team in meeting the business and operational needs of the area, while continuously optimizing resource allocation, organizational design, and reporting models to deliver the business plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (completed).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• 3 -5 years of work experience leading teams, ideally within a market research field force. Prior experience in operations or equivalent operational experience.
• Solid understanding of operational metrics.
• Tech-savvy, with the ability to work with analytical and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools.
• Strong communication skills, combined with solid presentation and influencing skills.
• People management and team leadership skills.
• Availability to supervise in the field.
• Flexible to travel across country.

Additional Information

• 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.

For more information, visit NIQ.com

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