Associate Sales Director, Packaging

NielsenIQ; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 97,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Consumer Packaged Goods sector seeks a seasoned sales professional to lead complex sales engagements and foster client relationships. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working conditions, and opportunities for career advancement in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plan

Flexible working environment

Tuition reimbursement

Sales-based incentives

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in sales for CPG packaging sector.
• Proven track record in managing sales pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead large sales engagements for NielsenIQ measurement solutions.
• Build client relationships and forecast sales performance.
• Develop commercial strategies to achieve sales objectives.

Skills

Sales Management

Client Relationship Management

Negotiation

Storytelling

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employer Industry: Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and Market Measurement

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary up to $115,000
- Potential for sales-based incentive or performance-based bonuses
- Comprehensive healthcare plan including medical, Rx, dental, and vision
- Flexible working environment with remote work options
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development, including tuition reimbursement
- Supportive company culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Lead large, complex sales engagements for NielsenIQ measurement solutions within the North American Packaging market
- Build meaningful client relationships and articulate NielsenIQ’s value proposition to decision-makers
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to represent client needs and support product development
- Maintain a pipeline of sales opportunities and accurately forecast sales performance
- Develop and implement commercial strategies to achieve sales objectives

What is Required (Qualifications):
- 7+ years of experience selling or managing sales teams in data or technology solutions for the CPG packaging sector
- Proven track record of achieving sales results and managing sales pipelines effectively
- Experience in scoping and developing proposals and negotiation strategies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
- Previous experience in market measurement is essential

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Familiarity with NielsenIQ solutions, applications, and platforms
- Strong storytelling abilities to engage various audience levels
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for achieving team and individual goals

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