Associate Client Manager - Retail

Nielsen Consumer LLC; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare plan

401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions

Flexible working environment

Job summary

A leading analytics company is looking for an Associate Client Manager in Bentonville, Arkansas. This role focuses on managing client relationships and delivering tailored analytics to drive value for customers. Candidates should have over 3 years of relevant experience, strong organizational skills, and be comfortable with complex data analysis. The position offers market-competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry-related experience required.
• Experience with NielsenIQ platforms preferred.
• Advanced capability in data analysis and synthesis.

Responsibilities

• Partner with customers to set objectives and drive value.
• Lead client presentations with insights and recommendations.
• Facilitate clear day-to-day communications with customers.

Skills

Industry-related experience (CPG, Retail, market research, analytics or consulting)

Managing complex client relationships

Data analysis and synthesis

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Education

College/University Undergraduate or Master’s degree

Tools

NielsenIQ platforms

Job description

Job Description

The Associate Client Manager is responsible for all client activity and the overall success of NielsenIQ at the customer. This includes delivering analytics and initial recommendations for clients based on the NielsenIQ Solutions and Services assigned to them to deliver on. The role requires deep knowledge of the customer’s business and industry to identify new opportunities for NielsenIQ to drive value. You will work across a matrixed organization structure, fully leveraging the service model.

Responsibilities

• Partner with customers to set objectives that drive business impact and maximum client value, building and maintaining strong relationships and deep expertise with adaptability, urgency, and positivity.
• Develop a consultative approach to client business issues, understanding the industry and what issues a client is facing.
• Understand and leverage NielsenIQ solutions and apply industry knowledge to conduct advanced issue-based analyses with clear proactive insights and action-oriented recommendations.
• Lead client presentations with proactive insights and action-oriented recommendations.
• Drive strategic thought leadership with customers leveraging NielsenIQ tools and assets.
• Identify opportunities for increased partnership and elevate those opportunities to organizational partners.
• Facilitate clear day-to-day communications with customers, proving the value of NielsenIQ solutions in support of growth, adoption, and value creation.
• Ensure client stakeholders buy into outcomes and value NielsenIQ is delivering to them.
• Understand client structure and organization.
• Ensure on-time delivery of solutions to achieve forecasted revenue on-time.
• Work collaboratively with internal partners to ensure work is connected to customer business objectives, delivered on-time, and focused on outcome.

A Little Bit About You

You are flexible and easily adapt in a dynamic work environment. You have a can‑do attitude and are able to tell a story using data. You are the first to recognize an opportunity, then turn it into a solution. Curiosity, communication, and critical thinking drive your work. You are comfortable working with complex customer relationships and issue resolution. You are creative in leveraging existing data sources to answer tough questions. You work collaboratively, part of a remote team within a challenging and matrixed environment while maintaining high standards. You have strong time management skills and are comfortable managing multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry-related experience – CPG, Retail, market research, analytics or consulting.
• Experience with NielsenIQ platforms with a heavy focus on panel/RMS data.
• Skilled at managing complex client relationships independently and solving problems effectively.
• Advanced capability in data analysis and synthesis, leveraging large datasets to uncover trends, patterns, and business opportunities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment.
• College/University Undergraduate or Master’s degree.
• Category Management experience preferred.

Additional Information

This role has a market‑competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range of $64,000 – $75,000. Actual salaries may vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. The 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.

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).

Equal Employment Opportunity

All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact.