Senior Manager, Retailer Vertical

Job Description NielsenIQ Retailer Vertical (RV) simplifies and streamlines collaboration between retailers and suppliers by providing a shared platform with advanced tools. In this role, you will engage with modern trade retailers in FMCG and Tech & Durables sectors, managing relationships with key stakeholders. You will also support a retailer servicing team to maintain data cooperation and service a portfolio of modern trade retailer clients. This position is instrumental in driving client satisfaction, growing the client base, and achieving financial and operational objectives. Responsibilities: Business Development Identify areas of business opportunity and growth for the business unit Maintain and further foster relationships with current/ future clients at all levels and functions to identify opportunities for incremental product/ solution sales Contribute to new business initiatives and participate in the development and launch of new services Financial Management Achieve revenue, profitability, quality, speed of delivery and productivity targets as well as other related business development objectives as assigned Monitor the actual financial performance against budget / forecast and ensure the implementation of appropriate actions that will led to the achievement of the financial targets Ensure proper pricing and contracts are completed and approved according to company & policies and guidelines Client Servicing Implement plans that will contribute to maximum client satisfaction and ensure continuous profitable and business growth Ensure client service standards are implemented and enhanced as client expectations continue to evolve and change in the marketplace Be part of the retailer servicing team with the primary responsibility of expanding our scope of influence with clients across a wider range of products and with greater depth of involvement Ensure adherence to the company policies on business conduct/ ethics when servicing clients are being observed by the entire division Client & Peer Management Contribute and support a strong team environment focused on exceeding internal and external client requirements Support & engage both Accounts Development and Customer success team members and be the voice of the client to provide feedback in order to drive the overall client success A little bit about you: Curiosity drives your interest in what moves the market. A proven commercial leader, who can build and execute sales strategy and plan, and be accountable to sales operations, such as forecast and pipeline management. A proven people person, who is passionate about developing and growing connections with internal & external stakeholders with a track record of building morale and high engagement among their team members and customers. A team player, who has the ability to collaborate with peers, and contribute to the management team of NIQ Qualifications Bachelors Degree At least 5 years experience in FMCG, Tech, solution sales, SaaS sales, market research or modern trade retail or marketing consulting firm Expert knowledge of statistics, multivariate analysis and understand on retail dynamics and eye for future trends Ability to manage and develop people and leadership with P&L responsibility Detail-oriented team player with good problem-solving and project management Passionate about client development Very good influencing and persuading skills Excellent written and verbal communication; English proficiency is a must Ability to communicate in local language is preferred Highly competent in MS Excel & PowerPoint and/ or Google Spreadsheet & Slides Company Description NIQ/GFK is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide. We provide consumer packaged goods manufacturers/fast-moving consumer goods, Tech & Durable manufacturers and retailers with accurate, actionable information and insights and a complete picture of the complex and changing marketplace that companies need to innovate and grow. Our approach marries proprietary data with other data sources to help clients around the world understand what’s happening now, what’s happening next, and how to best act on this knowledge. We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over 90 countries, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit www.niq.com . NIQ GFK is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. 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. Additional Information Our Benefits Flexible working environment Volunteer time off LinkedIn Learning Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP) Our Benefits Flexible working e