Remote US Renewal & Contract Strategy Lead

Nielsen Consumer LLC; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 79,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) with company match

Discretionary PTO and holidays

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

EAP

Job summary

NIQ is seeking a US Renewal Lead to develop commercial strategy, construct, and negotiate renewals for major clients. You will support retention and growth by shaping deals with solutions, pricing, and terms, collaborating with internal partners to align revenue strategy and ensure accurate offers.

Ideal candidates have 5–8+ years in commercial strategy and contract renewals, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to influence senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or related field.
• 5-8+ years in commercial strategy or contract renewals in CPG/manufacturing sectors.
• Experience leading contract renewals, negotiations, pricing discussions.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical skills, and ability to advise senior leaders.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management; able to influence cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan renewal opportunities years in advance with goals and objectives.
• Assess client health to identify risks and opportunities.
• Develop renewal strategy for US manufacturing clients.
• Communicate effectively with senior leaders.
• Lead analysis and preparation of contract renewals and RFPs.
• Coach internal teams on deal structuring, incentives, and terms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align strategy.
• Challenge and influence internal teams.
• Understand NIQ's strategy to propose solutions.
• Partner with account leads to align client priorities with NIQ.
• Review and interpret contract terms and conditions.
• Negotiate agreements with clients and stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate contract risks.
• Ensure contracts meet requirements.
• Collaborate with legal and finance on terms.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Active listening

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Marketing or related field

Job description

NIQ is seeking a US Renewal Lead to develop commercial strategy, construct, and negotiate renewals for major clients. You will support retention and growth by shaping deals with solutions, pricing, and terms, collaborating with internal partners to align revenue strategy and ensure accurate offers.

Ideal candidates have 5–8+ years in commercial strategy and contract renewals, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to influence senior leaders.