Business Development Manager – SMB

About the Role

We are seeking a bold and motivated Sales Manager to join our SMB/Emerging Clients team based in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. In this role you will take full ownership of driving growth in the SMB and Emerging Brands segment managing a portfolio of high-potential clients while proactively identifying whitespace opportunities to unlock new business.

You will be responsible for representing all NielsenIQ solutions delivering a seamless client experience and acting as a growth partner for Saudi Arabias next-generation brands.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of  SMB clients supporting them across all NielsenIQ brands and solutions.
• Identify and pursue whitespace opportunities including new client acquisition dormant client reactivation and untapped budget holders.
• Own the end-to-end sales cycle from lead generation and proposal development to negotiation and deal closure.
• Represent NIQ at trade fairs client events and industry forums building strong networks and elevating brand visibility in the SMB ecosystem.
• Collaborate with cross-functional internal teams to ensure solution alignment data quality and timely service delivery.
• Maintain a robust pipeline and sales forecast while consistently exceeding revenue and growth targets.
• Stay attuned to emerging market trends client business dynamics and the competitive landscape to tailor relevant commercial strategies.

Qualifications :

• 4-5 years of sales experience in a research analytics or services business preferably within an account management or business development role.
• Strong experience in managing SMB or Emerging clients and understanding their unique needs and buying behaviors.
• Proven hunter mindset with a passion for unlocking new accounts and nurturing long-term client relationships.
• Exceptional communication storytelling and negotiation skillsfluent in English while fluence in Arabic will be considered a strong plus.
• Strong presence and comfort with client-facing roles across events meetings and networking environments.
• High emotional intelligence with strong internal and external stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical thinker with the ability to interpret data and convert insights into commercial impact.
• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership accountability and resilience.
• Familiarity with NielsenIQ solutions particularly Retail Measurement Services (RMS) is a distinct advantage.

Additional Information :

What We Offer

• An opportunity to lead growth in one of the most dynamic client segments in the region.
• High visibility and impact across a global organization with access to best-in-class data assets.
• Collaborative team culture strong leadership support and a clear path for professional advancement.
• Competitive compensation performance incentives and training programs.

Our Benefits

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

About NIQ

NIQ is the worlds 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 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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