Client Director - Beverage Alcohol

Location:

US-Remote, applicants must be based in US at time of application.

This role includes a base salary and is eligible for a performance-based sales incentive.

As a Client Director, Account Development, you are accountable for commercial renewal and expansion of Beverage Alcohol clients. Key activities include account planning and sales strategy.

• Leading commercial strategy and sales of NIQ's solutions as part of Beverage Alcohol client contract renewals or RFPs
• Developing commercial elements of joint business plan
• Developing NIQ account plan & sales strategy
• Achieving sales and strategic objectives
  
  Developing strategies to win based on client segmentation and product market fit
• Building meaningful client relationships with client stakeholders and teams
• Representing voice of customer to internal product development, product marketing, communications and delivery teams
• Working collaboratively with other product sales leads & cross functional partners, stakeholders, cross-selling and upselling, selling in of the service model, developing renewal strategy and leading renewal / RFP process to successful outcome

• 10+ years’ experience in a relevant industry (CPG, Beverage Alcohol, consulting, sales)
• Relevant experience with research techniques & solutions in the related industries of Consumer Packaged Goods, Beverage Alcohol, Consulting, Information, Sales, Analytics or similar
• 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 - Excellent sales pipeline management skills with a track record of predictability and consistency
• Familiarity with Nielsen
  
  IQ tools, applications and platforms a plus

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range: $117,250-$129,000. 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.

• 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
• Linked In Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion.

Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles:

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

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