Associate Sales Director, Partner Acquisition (New logos)
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*US role, must be in US at time of application to be considered.
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About this job
The NIQ Partner Network is a curated marketplace of partners within an open ecosystem who combine NIQ data with their own data or services to offer valuable solutions, actionable insights, and enhanced solutions to their clients. The partner network enables businesses to maximize their existing B2B solutions and innovate new services.
The Associate Director, Partner Acquisition will be responsible for maximizing revenue through innovative data partnerships and selling data as a service across a wide range of client types in technology and analytics. This position will be responsible for securing new business and performing all sales activities and account management throughout the entire sales cycle from prospecting and lead generation to closing and delivering upon commitments. Using a consultative selling approach, this individual will match NIQ products and solutions to prospective NIQ Partner needs, in order to achieve financial objectives.
This individual will have a hunter mentality, a track record of over-quota achievement, and will grow an ambitious pipeline of business as a result of outbound prospecting. Success in this role will require the ability to navigate through complex organizations and sell to multiple decision makers. It will also require the ability to think outside of the box to identify new client types and use cases for NIQ data and services.
Responsibilities
- Meet or exceed revenue targets
- Execute against sales initiatives, attend trade shows and conferences, conduct marketing campaigns to identify potential leads, qualify and generate sales, and conduct product demos
- Pro-actively prospect the marketplace to expand our pool of prospective partnerships
- Use a consultative selling approach to identify client business needs, qualify, probe, price, and sell NIQ services
- Execute end-to-end sales process from feasibility to proposal creation to negotiation and closing
- Collaborate with NielsenIQ Partner Network SME on contracting and data governance
- Develop and maintain relationships with 100+ prospects
- Manage multiple prospects and projects simultaneously
- Become proficient in NIQ solutions, systems, data, and tools
- Participate in team projects and growth initiatives
- Collaborate with NielsenIQ product and strategy leads to identify areas of opportunity for new and existing partners
- Retain ownership of direct license clients for renewal and upselling
- Transition clients requiring ongoing support to the Partner Development team with full action plan in place
Qualifications
- 7-10 years of partnership or sales experience developing new clients and revenue streams
- 1+ years of experience in Consumer-Packaged Goods working with retail measurement data
- Entrepreneurial mindset, creative thinking, and a passion for building relationships and finding mutually beneficial outcomes within a partnership framework
- Experience collaborating with and selling to C-level executives
- Strong strategic prospecting and new business development skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills- able to communicate information with clarity and precision across all levels of the organization
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop effective relationships with internal and external parties
- Work independently, with an entrepreneurial and growth mindset while also effectively working as a part of a team
- Utilize CRM to build pipeline and successfully manage revenue opportunities
Background and Technical Skills
- Bachelor's degree required
- Strong analytical aptitude
- Proven experience at successfully meeting sales revenue targets
Related industries include: Consumer Packaged Goods, Technology, Financial Services, eCommerce, Consulting, Information, Sales, and/or Analytics
US 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)
Additional Information
This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range: $93,800.00 - $105,000.00. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role might also be eligible for a sales-based incentive or performance-based bonus. Other benefits include flexible working environment, comprehensive health insurance, industry-leading parental leave, life insurance, education support and more.
Our Benefits
- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- LinkedIn Learning
- Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
About NIQ
NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.
For more information, visit NIQ.com
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NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide. Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NIQ News Center: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion
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Join the dynamic team at NIQ as an Associate Sales Director for Partner Acquisition, where you can unleash your entrepreneurial spirit in the bustling heart of Chicago! As part of the NIQ Partner Network, you will play a pivotal role in creating innovative data partnerships that enhance our clients' success. If you have a knack for building relationships and thrive in a consultative sales environment, this position is tailor-made for you. You will be navigating the exciting world of technology and analytics to secure new business and expand our partnership base. Your responsibilities will include everything from prospecting and lead generation to closing deals and ensuring client satisfaction. With your hunter mentality, you’ll proactively engage with prospective partners and identify unique use cases for NIQ's powerful data and services. This role isn’t just about meeting targets; it's about making meaningful contributions to our clients and helping them maximize their potential. You’ll also collaborate with our Partner Network SMEs and work closely with the strategy leads to spot opportunities for both new and existing partners. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong analytical skills, and have at least 7 years of relevant experience, we’d love to see you shine here at NIQ. Let’s transform the way businesses understand consumer behavior together!
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