Strategic Analytics & Insights Leader — Riyadh

NielsenIQ; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Job summary

NIQ in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Manager for Strategic Analytics and Insights to lead client-centric solutions in consumer insight and marketing effectiveness, accelerating top-line growth and client ROI. You will develop and deliver research frameworks, manage projects, and build strong relationships with clients, while guiding field staff and ensuring high-quality insights.

The role requires 8+ years in research, strong analytics, English communication, and leadership, with a focus on retail,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a research-related field, preferably with retail, marketing sciences or CRM emphasis.
• Experience in Custom / adhoc survey research, especially in consumer insights or brand-tracking; digital analytics a plus.
• Analytical with excellent writing, presentation and communication skills in English.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with ability to deliver accurate results on time.
• Strong client-handling skills, ability to build relationships and add value and insight to projects.
• Strong initiative, creative thinking, leadership and interpersonal skills, self-motivated and enthusiastic.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, coordinate, and manage ad hoc, usually survey-based research projects through understanding clients business needs and developing research frameworks and proposals accordingly
• Preparing proposals that tackle that clients business objectives
• Developing and managing client relationships
• Briefing and training field staff
• Designing questionnaire, interview / discussion guide
• Analyzing data and information
• Developing conclusion and solid recommendation
• Controlling costs/budgeting
• Act as main link resource to client. Develop and maintain close relationship and communication with client decision makers.
• Gather and accumulate useful field data, summarize and analyze secondary data.

Skills

Client insights

Research leadership

Survey research design

Data analytics

English writing & presentations

Project management

Job description

NIQ in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Manager for Strategic Analytics and Insights to lead client-centric solutions in consumer insight and marketing effectiveness, accelerating top-line growth and client ROI. You will develop and deliver research frameworks, manage projects, and build strong relationships with clients, while guiding field staff and ensuring high-quality insights.

The role requires 8+ years in research, strong analytics, English communication, and leadership, with a focus on retail,