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Job Description

As a Director of NIQ’s Pet Vertical, you are accountable for the continued positioning of NIQ as a Pet industry expert and leader, always on the forefront of the latest trends. You will help shape the industry’s thinking about the current and future state of the Pet industry and be key source of expertise to NIQ clients and trade publications.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• A Pet expert with experience working with syndicated data
• A provocative thought leader and futurist who can use NIQ data to help the Pet industry identify current trends and what it means for the future
• An outgoing, articulate networker who thrives in presentations and conference networking settings
• A leader passionate about creating forward-thinking insights and working with client teams to bring industry expertise to them and to their clients

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Ability to learn new NIQ solutions and derive insights to help lead to conversations about NIQ’s industry leading capabilities
• Building meaningful client relationships with client stakeholders and teams
• Representing Nielsen externally, in thought leadership, as part of industry conferences and/or with the media
• Representing voice of customer to internal product development, product marketing, communications and delivery teams
• Working collaboratively with other product sales leads & cross functional partners

Do you have the necessary skill set to be successful in this role?

Are you a passionate, savvy leader with a deep sense of urgency and accountability to deliver thought provoking insights and help clients understand what is next? Can you effectively tell a story that captures the audience, no matter what level, and brings them along your journey? Are you able to work collaboratively, as part of a remote team within a dynamic and challenging environment while maintaining high standards? Do you have experience in working with complex client relationships and client issue resolution?

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• 8-12+ years’ experience in a relevant industry (of Retail, Consumer Packaged Goods, Consulting, Information, Sales, Analytics or similar)
• Relevant experience with research techniques & solutions in the related industries
• Effective in senior level communications, influencing & negotiation
• Mission-driven and passionate about serving a purpose
• Excellent awareness of market conditions and client business environment
• Demonstrated record of creating and growing sales revenue year over year
• Analytical, able to synthesize different data sources, and make connections across varied input
• Knowledge of new products, consumer packaged goods, and market research preferred
• Familiarity with NIQ tools, applications and platforms a plus
• Very strong written and oral communication; “journalistic” and “journalistic sensibilities”
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Willingness to travel

Additional Information

Our Benefits 

• Flexible working environment 
• Health insurance 
• Parental leave 
• Life assurance

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.

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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