Renewal Strategy Lead: US Commercial Negotiations

NielsenIQ; Illinois; Remote; USD 79,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

HSA & FSAs

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

PTO + 11 holidays

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

EAP

Job summary

NielsenIQ is seeking a US Renewal Lead to own renewal strategy, pricing, and contract negotiations for key clients. The role focuses on retention and growth of NIQ’s largest accounts and requires collaboration with legal, finance, and account teams to deliver value-driven terms.

The position emphasizes strategic thinking, client health assessment, and effective senior-leader communication. Remote work in the U.S. is supported, with competitive base pay and incentive opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or related field.
• 5-8+ years of experience in commercial strategy, contract renewals, client management, or related fields.
• Experience leading or supporting contract renewals, negotiations, pricing discussions, and contract management.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills to assess client needs and risks.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan renewal opportunities year over year to set goals and objectives.
• Assess client health to identify risks and opportunities.
• Develop renewal strategy for US manufacturing clients.
• Lead contract renewals and competitive RFP analysis.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align renewal approaches.
• Coach internal teams on deal structuring, incentives, and terms.
• Review contract terms to ensure compliance with NIQ policies.

Skills

Renewal management

Commercial strategy

Contract negotiations

Pricing discussions

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

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

Job description

NielsenIQ is seeking a US Renewal Lead to own renewal strategy, pricing, and contract negotiations for key clients. The role focuses on retention and growth of NIQ’s largest accounts and requires collaboration with legal, finance, and account teams to deliver value-driven terms.

The position emphasizes strategic thinking, client health assessment, and effective senior-leader communication. Remote work in the U.S. is supported, with competitive base pay and incentive opportunities.