Associate Client Manager, Beauty Retail

NielsenIQ; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee‑Assistance‑Program (EAP)

Job summary

NielsenIQ is seeking an Associate Client Manager to partner with US beauty clients, building data-driven narratives that highlight NIQ's beauty measurement capabilities. You will craft insights from NIQ data to influence retail decisions, while maintaining high data quality and clear storytelling.

A genuine passion for the Beauty industry and ability to create compelling visuals are essential. Join a fast-paced team that values collaboration, client focus, and the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of Consumer‑Packaged Goods or Retail experience.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proven problem‑solving skills using deductive reasoning.
• Innovative data stories that resonate with Beauty retailers.
• Strong written and spoken communication; good listener.
• Open mindset, team‑player, and flexible.
• Urgency, perseverance, and client‑first mentality.
• Multi‑task and independently manage multiple projects.
• Work across diverse data platforms and understand nuances.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Experience with NielsenIQ or similar data.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate mastery of NielsenIQ tools by creating end‑to‑end data stories that answer a retailer's key questions.
• Use analytical skills to simplify complex data into a client‑ready story.
• Create meaningful insights to empower the Beauty sales team to win new retailers.
• Grow expertise on Beauty and Wellness categories.
• Be the voice of the consumer by keeping clients at the forefront of industry trends.

Skills

CPG/ Retail experience

Analytical thinking

Data storytelling

Communication skills

Team player / flexible

Urgency / client-first

Multi-tasking / project management

Data platforms awareness

NielsenIQ data experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Company Description

Location: US-Remote, must be based in US at time of application

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Job Description

Have you ever walked through the beauty aisle at your local retailer and noticed your favorite skincare product has moved, or the signage looks different? At NielsenIQ, we partner with U.S. retailers and manufacturers to uncover consumer insights and optimize performance—down every aisle. In a fast-paced, constantly evolving, and highly competitive retail environment, every day brings a new challenge and a new opportunity to make smarter decisions.

As part of the NielsenIQ Beauty Team, you’ll partner with leading beauty clients to unlock the full potential of NIQ data and drive meaningful business impact. This is done by assisting your current and future clients with navigating through complex business challenges with insightful and actionable NIQ recommendations with confidence. This Associate Client Manager position will work to craft compelling data-driven narratives that showcase our best-in-class Beauty channel measurement and ensure the highest standards of data quality. A genuine passion for—and deep familiarity with—the Beauty industry is essential to thrive in this role.A distinctability to create compelling visuals is also critical.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a mastery of proprietary NielsenIQ tools and metrics by creating end-to-end data stories that solve a Beauty Retailer’s most pressing business questions
• Use analytical skills and logic to take complex data and simplify into a client-ready story
• Create meaningful insights that will empower the Beauty sales team to bring on new retailer clients
• Continue to grow expertise on Beauty and Wellness categories
• Be the voice of the consumer by keeping our clients at the forefront of industry trends

Growth Opportunities

• Act as a strategic analytical leader for Beauty retail —one of NielsenIQ’s top-priority channels
• Build internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Grow Account Development skillset with opportunities to sell‑in proprietary datasets
• Expand cross‑functional management skills

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of Consumer‑Packaged Goods or Retail industry experience required
• Expertise in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Proven problem‑solving skills using deductive reasoning and identifying gaps in logic
• Unafraid to bring forth innovative data stories and topics that resonate with Beauty retailers
• Strong oral and written communication skills; Must be a good listener
• Needs to have an open mindset, be a team‑player, and be flexible
• Moves with a sense of urgency, perseverance, and client‑first mentality
• Ability to multi‑task successfully and independently manage multiple projects with varying timelines
• Ability to work across a wide variety of data platforms(and understand the nuances of each)
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Experience with NielsenIQ or like data required

Additional Information

This role has a market‑competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range: $69,800.00-$85,000.00. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role might also be 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)

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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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