VP, Account Development
Listed on 2026-07-21
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Sales
Client Relationship Management, Business Development, Account Manager
VP, Account Development
At NIQ, we deliver the most complete and clear understanding of consumer buying behavior that reveals new pathways to growth. We are looking for a VP, Account Development to own and lead our commercial and service relationship with a key client. This role involves developing strategic plans, driving data-driven merchandising strategies, and leveraging complex analytics to generate incremental sales and profits for clients.
The VP, Account Development will own and lead our commercial and service relationship with a key client. In this role, you will be the primary, trusted partner for client executives, bringing the Full View of the NIQ solution suite and expertise to bear on their most important growth questions. You have rich industry knowledge and can confidently speak to industry issues and consumer trends.
You can derive actionable insights from data and are excited to coach members of the account team to develop highly engaging stories. You are comfortable utilizing data and analytics and view them as a key component of confident decision-making. This role involves establishing and deepening executive relationships, developing strategic plans to embed NIQ's solutions into the client's decision-making processes, and leveraging the team and broader NIQ organization to drive value and change for our client.
- 10+ years of relevant experience in Retail, CPG, Merchandising, or Professional Service
- Bachelor or Advanced degrees: MBA, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics are preferred
- Direct experience with customer insights, category management, retail collaboration and executive client leadership required
- Effective in executive-level communications, influencing and engagement
- Excellent awareness of market conditions and client business environment
- Experience leading teams and ability to coach others in data analysis
- Strong project management skills with demonstrated strength in maintaining positive client relationships in complex situations and resolving client issues
- Highly proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Strong sense of urgency and accountability to drive client outcomes
- Team leadership, cross-functional people management, training, and development experience required
This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range: $141,500-$175,000. 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.
Our Benefits
- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- Linked In Learning
- Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
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