Account Development Rep, SMB Emerging Brands

NielsenIQ; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare plan

401(k) retirement plan

Discretionary paid time off and 11u01f

Life and AD&D insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

Job summary

NielsenIQ is seeking an Account Development Representative for SMB Emerging Brands in the United States. You will listen, discover, and understand client needs to identify sales opportunities and leverage NielsenIQ’s value proposition.

You will use Microsoft Dynamics 365 and collaborate with Analytics to drive leads and revenue, aiming to meet and exceed targets with a consultative selling approach.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of full-cycle sales experience in related industries (CPG, analytics, SaaS, or market research).
• Strong presentation and communication skills with ability to influence clients.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain networks with key players in client networks.
• Identify client needs and match NielsenIQ solutions to opportunities.
• Deliver compelling proposals and pitches to convert opportunities into sales.

Skills

Sales experience

CRM

MS Office

Dynamics 365

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Account Development Rep, SMB Emerging Brands

• Full-time


• Compensation: USD 50,000 - USD 75,000 - yearly

US role, must reside in US at time of application to be considered.

About this job

Oil of Olay, Miller Lite, Coca Cola and Tide. What do they all have in common? They are all national brands for manufacturing companies that collaborate with NielsenIQ to drive their business and grow their portfolios. NielsenIQ works with companies to provide insights and thought leadership. Our work helps clients set pricing strategies, launch new products and determines what products you ultimately see on the shelf and online. Team members are experts within their categories and NielsenIQ solutions and are viewed as trusted partners by our clients.

The Account Development Representative has an appreciation of FMCG and NielsenIQ products and services, as well as a good understanding of the value those products and services bring to our clients. The Account Development Representative is responsible for listening to, discovering and understanding client needs to identify sales opportunities and leveraging NielsenIQ’s unique value proposition. The Account Development Representative is expected to proactively build a valuable network both internally and externally whilst collaborating with key contacts in Analytics to identify leads.

As an Account Development Representative, you will be responsible for:

• Building and maintaining strong networking and engagement with key players in client networks


• Understanding of client's business and able to identify best NielsenIQ solutions to meet client needs. Manages the needs assessment and discovery processes


• Demonstrates NielsenIQ solution functionality directly to client audiences consistent with value proposition defined by manager/director


• Educates the client on industry trends and best practices adopted by peer companies


• Preparing simple and compelling proposals and pitches and converting opportunities into sales. Assisting in the conversation of opportunities into a sale


• Displaying consultative sales behaviors and listening to client needs


• Receiving and responding to RFP - tailoring content to meet RFP requirements


• Delivering revenue targets, taking accountability for business planning and implementation. Visibility to all opportunities & risk


• Solid understanding and demonstrated ability to leverage steps involved in the Enterprise Selling process for faster selling cycles and higher win rates


• Heavy usage of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (CRM) to keep track of sales activities, leads and opportunities. Ensuring team is using and updating the system consistently


• Familiar with basic products from NielsenIQ portfolio and NielsenIQ tools and systems


• Working collaboratively with Client Response and Analytic Consulting teams to ensure that opportunities are picked up, information is shared, account strategy is aligned, and the relevant people are consulted and/or informed of key activity on an account

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required.


• 1-3 years of full-cycle sales experience within a related industry, including Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), consulting, information services, SaaS, analytics, or market research.


• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications and Microsoft Dynamics 365.


• Demonstrated strategic sales and business development capabilities.


• Experience with consultative selling and delivering data-driven solutions to clients.


• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence clients and stakeholders.


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking, and deductive reasoning abilities.


• Proven ability to build and maintain positive client relationships, navigate complex situations, and effectively resolve client challenges.


• Collaborative team player with the ability to work cross-functionally with internal and external partners.


• Results-oriented with a strong sense of urgency, ownership, and accountability for driving client outcomes and business growth.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare plan (medical, Rx, dental and vision)


• Flexible spending accounts and Health Savings Account (including company contributions)


• Life and AD&DD insurance


• 401(k) retirement plan including company matching contributions


• Disability insurance


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Discretionary paid time off program and 11 paid holidays
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This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range: $50,000-$75,000. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role is also eligible for a sales-based incentive or performance-based bonus. Other benefits include a flexible working environment, comprehensive health insurance, industry-leading parental leave, life insurance, education support, and more.

• 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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