We are seeking a Vice President Global Account Development to own and lead NIQs commercial and service relationship with one of our key global this highly visible and strategic role you will act as the primary trusted partner to senior client executives driving growth through strategic planning analytics and partnership excellence.
You will develop and execute long-term joint business plans embed NIQs data and insights into client decision-making processes and collaborate with a high-performing global account team. You will also strengthen relationships across multiple markets and categories delivering meaningful measurable outcomes for both NIQ and our clients.
Your leadership will be instrumental in connecting global regional and local teamsensuring alignment collaboration and growth across markets worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Planning & Execution
Develop comprehensive joint business plans with client executives and internal NIQ leadership.
Define strategic roadmaps and execute commercial strategies
Lead the implementation of analytical recommendations within client insights
Collaborate cross-functionally with NIQ specialty teams
2. Client Relationship Management
Act as the primary executive contact for senior client stakeholders
Drive proactive client engagement by delivering thought leadership data-driven insights and foresight on market trends.
Strengthen relationships at the C-suite level ensuring satisfaction renewals and long-term partnership growth.
Collaborate with NIQ Regional & Market ADs Regional Customer Success Customer Care and Global Operations teams to ensure service excellence and client satisfaction in over 50 global markets.
3. Analytics Insights & Growth Enablement
Oversee the delivery of high-impact solutions that address complex client challenges.
Ensure full adoption and utilization of NIQs analytics suite and data platforms by the client and account team.
Partner with clients to identify new growth opportunities.
4. Project & Global Account Management
Lead multiple global priorities & projects with precision.
Manage annual Operating Plan contract implementation; as well as financial planning with the client.
Serve as a global liaison across the clients organization to establish consistent ways of working and best practices.
Support and contribute to NIQs global initiatives to ensure alignment and operational excellence.
5. Innovation & Development
Partner with NIQ experts to design and deliver innovative data-driven solutions tailored to client needs.
Stay ahead of industry and retail trends educating clients on best practices in merchandising category management and consumer insights.
Contribute to NIQs internal knowledge-sharing and thought leadership fostering innovation across teams.
6. Business Development
Support global and regional business development efforts contributing to the design of commercial proposals statements of work and engagement models.
Identify opportunities for new business and expanded partnerships within existing client ecosystems.
Collaborate with regional sales and customer success teams to drive revenue growth and achieve business objectives.
A Little Bit About You
You are a strategic inspiring leader who thrives in an international client-facing environment. You are commercially driven analytically minded and highly skilled in building and maintaining trusted senior relationships. You excel at navigating complex global organizations driving transformation and inspiring teams to deliver with excellence.
You bring strong strategic thinking commercial acumen and a passion for client-centric partnership. You are comfortable with ambiguity adaptable to change and capable of leading diverse teams toward shared success.
Qualifications
10 years of experience in Retail CPG Merchandising Consulting or Professional Services.
Proven experience in customer insights category management retail collaboration and executive client leadership.
Experience in marketing research or consumer panel environments (35 years preferred).
Strong ability to communicate influence and negotiate at the executive level.
Demonstrated record of driving revenue growth and exceeding business objectives.
Excellent project management and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel PowerPoint Teams etc.).
Familiarity with NIQ tools platforms and analytics solutions is a plus.
A global mindset with the ability to collaborate across regions and cultures.
Strong sense of urgency accountability and innovation in driving client outcomes.
Bachelors degree required; advanced degree preferred.
Additional Information :
US Benefits
Additional Information
This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range : $183050 - $184756. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidates experience qualifications skills and location. This role might also be eligible for a sales-based incentive or performance-based bonus. Other benefits include flexible working environment comprehensive health insurance industry-leading parental leave life insurance education support and more.
Our Benefits
About NIQ
NIQ is the worlds leading consumer intelligence company delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to 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 insightsdelivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platformsNIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100 markets covering more than 90% of the worlds population.
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