Associate Sales Director, Analytics & Activation

NielsenIQ; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in consumer intelligence and market research is seeking a sales professional to develop and maintain client relationships for analytics solutions. The role requires strong consultative selling skills and offers a competitive salary, flexible working environment, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plan

Flexible working environment

Professional development through LinkedIn Learning

Generous paid time off program

11 paid holidays

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of consultative selling experience within market research, CPG, and/or media agencies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships to sell analytics solutions within assigned accounts.
• Utilize consultative selling skills to identify client needs and achieve annual revenue targets.
• Manage sales pipeline reporting and maintain CRM hygiene.

Skills

Consultative selling

Communication

CRM management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Employer Industry: Consumer Intelligence and Market Research

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary up to $100,000
- Potential for sales-based incentives or performance-based bonuses
- Comprehensive healthcare plan including medical, dental, and vision
- Flexible working environment with options for remote work
- Opportunities for professional development through LinkedIn Learning
- Generous discretionary paid time off program and 11 paid holidays

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Develop and maintain relationships to sell analytics solutions within assigned accounts
- Utilize consultative selling skills to identify client needs and achieve annual revenue targets
- Proactively prospect within assigned accounts to drive initial purchases
- Manage sales pipeline reporting and maintain CRM hygiene
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to represent the voice of the customer

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree favored
- 5-8 years of consultative selling experience within market research, CPG, and/or media agencies
- Previous experience selling data/analytics to CPG manufacturers and/or media agencies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to travel up to 25%

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience working in a highly matrixed organization
- Leadership experience, with potential to lead a team in the future
- Ability to translate data knowledge into tactical and strategic solution frameworks

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