Account Executive

NielsenIQ; Darien (CT); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

401(k) retirement plan with company匹配

Discretionary paid time off

11 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible working environment

LinkedIn Learning

EAP

Job summary

NielsenIQ, a leading market research firm, seeks a Salesperson with 2–7 years of SaaS sales experience to grow revenue in our Financial Services segment. The role combines phone outreach and in-person meetings, with a hybrid schedule in Darien, CT and a strong focus on capital markets and data technology.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (Finance/Economics/Marketing preferred), excellent communication and presentation skills, and proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of sales experience in SaaS.
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Finance, Economics or Marketing.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule 2–3 days in office in Darien, CT.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; manage the sales process with calls, meetings, and proposals.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
• Self-starter with motivation, initiative and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Call and email prospects to market NielsenIQ products.
• Close new accounts and build a solid pipeline for revenue.
• Understand potential customers and their needs.
• Prospect and analyze markets for potential clients.
• Manage pipeline from initial contact to close.
• Provide market insights to support product development and reports to management.
• Participate in ongoing training and development.

Skills

SaaS sales

Finance market interest

Prospecting

In-person presentations

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

This role is hybrid: requiring 2-3 days per week in office: 19 Old Kings Highway South, Suite 200, Darien, CT 06820

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Job Description

NielsenIQ is a leading market research firm. Our Financial Services team provides alternative data products to both buy-side and sell-side financial institutions through first-party and third-party data sets.

NielsenIQ’s Sales team is focused on growing revenue, finding new business opportunities and market penetration. Sales is NielsenIQ’s growth engine which is instrumental for the company’s success.

NielsenIQ is looking for a Salesperson with 2-7 years of sales experience selling SaaS solutions. Candidates must be passionate about capital markets, data and technology. Candidates must also be very comfortable interacting with prospects over the phone and in person.

Responsibilities

• Systematically call / email prospects to market NielsenIQ’s products
• Execute sales for new accounts in own scope securing a solid pipeline and unlocking new revenue opportunities.
• Develop understanding of our potential customers, their industry/business and their needs.
• Prospection and market analysis for potential clients.
• Manage a pipeline of new business from initial conversation to close of sale
• Gather market intelligence and contribute to new product development in order to meet changing client needs
• Provide internal reports to management as required
• Participate in ongoing training / developmental programs

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2+ years' sales experience within SaaS industry
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Finance, Economics or Marketing
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule of 2-3 days per week in office: 19 Old Kings Highway South, Suite 200, Darien, CT 06820
• Outstanding verbal, written and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Manage the sales process through targeted phone calls, one-on-one meetings, and group presentations
• Must be proficient with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word
• A high level of motivation, the drive to take initiative and work both independently and as a team member; a self-starter. Follow-through is an absolute must have
• Strong business development experience with the ability to sell in to, and represent the firm, at all levels within an organization
• Proven ability to maintain a high level of activity to reach an aggressive set of sales goals and objectives
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and with structure, focus and determination

Personal Attributes

• Entrepreneurial and ambitious with a drive to succeed
• Flexible to support business needs as required to achieve goals
• Goal and detail oriented
• Sense of urgency and service-orientation both internally and externally; strong customer service skills
• Ability to add value by using creativity and independent thinking
• Intellectual curiosity, initiative, resourcefulness, and tact
• Strong work ethic with professional behavior & appearance and personal integrity
• Excellent negotiation and listening skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to work effectively with team members with uncompromising ethics, initiative and integrity

US Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plan (medical, Rx, dental, and vision)
• Flexible spending accounts and a Health Savings Account (including company contributions)
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan including company matching contributions
• Disability insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discretionary paid time off program and 11 paid holidays
• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Additional Information

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range: $78,500.00 - $100,000.00. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role is 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.

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://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.

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