SA&I NA CMI Cluster Leader

Lead a high-impact business at the center of how leading brands understand consumers and drive growth. This role offers the opportunity to shape commercial strategy, scale a top-tier sales organization, and deliver custom insights solutions that directly influence decision-making for some of the world’s most recognizable companies.

We are seeking a senior commercial leader to lead and scale our Brand and Consumer Insights business across North America. This role brings together brand strategy, brand performance, and consumer behavior insights under a unified commercial strategy, with full accountability for revenue growth, go‑to‑market execution, and market positioning.

• Own full P&L performance across Brand and Consumer Insights offerings in North America
• Define and execute growth strategy, including pipeline, revenue, and market expansion
• Lead strategic client engagements, RFPs, and custom research opportunities

• Lead a multi-layered commercial organization including senior sales leaders
• Build a high-performance sales culture with clear accountability
• Establish strong pipeline rigor, forecasting, and conversion discipline

• Define integrated GTM strategy across brand and consumer insights
• Develop scalable sales plays and client activation strategies

• Serve as executive sponsor for key client relationships
• Lead development of custom research solutions aligned to client needs

• Translate market needs into innovation priorities and solution development

• Drive external positioning and thought leadership in brand and consumer insights

• 10+ years in market research, insights, analytics, or consulting
• Proven sales leadership experience with revenue accountability
• Deepexpertisein brand strategy, consumer behavior, and custom research
• Experience translating insights into business growth

• Revenue growth and margin expansion
• Pipeline strength and deal conversion
• Growth in strategic client relationships
• Sales organization performance

This role sits at the core of how organizations understand consumers and build strong brands. It provides a unique opportunity to shape strategy, drive commercial growth, and deliver meaningful impact through insights and custom research.

Compensation:
This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range: $177,000-$225,000. 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 a flexible working environment, comprehensive health insurance, industry-leading parental leave, life insurance, education support, and more.

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• Linked In Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit