Executive Industry Insights (Retail Department)

Nielsen Consumer LLC; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 224,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer intelligence company is seeking an Executive – Industry Insights in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role involves analyzing retail measurement data, identifying trends, and delivering insights that inform client strategies. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and 1–2 years of experience in data analysis or market research. Strong communication skills in English are essential. The position offers a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in data analysis, market research, FMCG insights, or related functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to translate data into meaningful insights.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Analyze retail measurement data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Simplify and visualize data to create clear, compelling client stories.
• Serve as a key contact for analytical queries and data interpretation.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Contribute to the development of thought-leadership insights.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Client orientation

Storytelling

Collaboration

Digital savviness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

NIQ proprietary tools

Job description

Overview

The Executive – Industry Insights, based in Saudi Arabia, within APP Retail Vertical, plays a key role in delivering high-quality market insights that inform Retail clients' strategic decisions. You will be part of the Retail Vertical Insights team, responsible for analyzing retail measurement data, identifying trends, and presenting compelling stories that help clients understand retailer performance benchmarks, category performance, consumer behavior, and market opportunities.

This role is designed for an analytically strong, detail-oriented communicator who thrives in a Retail client-focused environment. You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across APP Retail Customer Success, Retail Account Development and Operations to ensure excellence in delivery and execution.

Key Responsibilities

1. Insight Delivery & Analysis

   • Analyze retail measurement data to identify trends, retailer performance, business drivers, and category opportunities.
   • Simplify and visualize data to create clear, compelling client stories and actionable insights.
   • Prepare and deliver performance overview reports, business issue analyses, growth opportunities and thought-leadership materials.
   • Develop strong proficiency in NIQ proprietary tools (e.g., NIQ Discover and NIQ Newron) to support analytic work and client presentations.

2. Client Engagement & Support

   • Serve as a key point of contact for day-to-day analytical queries and data interpretation support.
   • Participate in client briefings, asking clarifying questions to fully understand business needs.
   • Present insights to Retailer’s category and marketing teams, supporting strategic discussions aligned with client goals.
   • Promote adoption of self-service tools (e.g. NIQ Service Suite) and guide clients in understanding NIQ data and solutions.

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration

   • Collaborate with the Customer Success, Account Development, and Operations teams, to ensure seamless service delivery.
   • Support internal projects such as training initiatives, overall APP teams KPIs drive.
   • Contribute to developing standardized analytical frameworks and improving service efficiency.

4. Thought Leadership & Continuous Development

   • Contribute to the development of thought-leadership insights that position NIQ as an industry expert.
   • Participate in internal training programs (e.g., NIQ Academy) to build analytical, storytelling, and platform capabilities.
   • Proactively identify market signals, emerging trends, and opportunities for Retail clients upsell or added value.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in data analysis, market research, FMCG insights, Tech & Durables insights, or related functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to translate data into meaningful insights.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with visualization tools is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Preferred

• Experience with FMCG datasets or syndicated retail measurement data.
• Working knowledge of NIQ platforms (e.g., NIQ Connect, NIQ Discover, NIQ Newron).
• Demonstrated curiosity and passion for consumer behavior and market dynamics.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Competencies

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret complex data sets and identify actionable insights.
• Storytelling: Skill in turning analyses into clear narratives for clients.
• Client Orientation: Strong commitment to delivering value and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Collaboration: Ability to work cross-functionally and build relationships across teams.
• Digital Savviness: Comfort with new tools, platforms, and data environments.

Why NIQ

• Opportunity to work with the industry leader in consumer and retail intelligence.
• Hybrid and flexible work environment, with a mandatory minimum of 2 days per week in the office.
• Exposure to cutting-edge analytics, global clients, and diverse learning opportunities.
• #LI-FC

Additional Information

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

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.

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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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