Account Developer Maternity leave cover 12 months

For 100yrs NIQGfK (formerly Nielsen) has been the source of the most trusted data in the Food & Tech industry. The business runs offices in 100 countries. We source raw data directly from the grocers and the shoppers themselves and we turn those digits into useable measurable valuable data. Our customers use our products and services to plan their marketing strategies battle their competition for shelf space in the supermarkets find opportunities for new products measure the success of a promo or advertising campaign...

The Account Development Specialist is responsible for listening to discovering and understanding client needs to identify sales opportunities and find the best Nielsen solution to ensure they make a return on their investment in us. The Account Development Specialist is expected to proactively build a valuable network in the industry and be an ambassador for this exciting growing department internally.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Building and maintaining strong networking and engagement with key players in client networks.
• Understanding and constantly updating the needs and trends in the challenger brand sector (up to 50m turnover) in the country.
• Explain and guide clients through what can appear to be quite a complex world of data with people who may have never been trained in market research or data before. Patience is a must!
• Appreciate the investment that a small or medium business is making and be able to illustrate the potential for value return with a really confident understanding of case studies and experiences.
• Preparing simple and compelling proposals and pitches.
• Understanding the other products we offer to find opportunities to expand their services.
• Displaying consultative sales behaviors and listening to client needs.
• Delivering revenue targets taking accountability for business planning and implementation. Visibility to all opportunities & risk.
• Heavy usage of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (CRM) to keep track of sales activities leads and opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Sales experience minimum 23 years including some sales training (preferable Tech and Durables sector)
• Skilled & polished communicator including client presentations                                                                                          
• Strong logic deductive reasoning problem solving and critical thinking skills                                                                     
• Able to maintain positive client relationships in complex situations & resolve client issues
• Able to work collaboratively with internal & external teams
• Strong sense of urgency and accountability to drive client outcomes
• Experience using a CRM (Salesforce Hubspot Dynamic...
• Full competency with Microsoft Office
• Experience forecasting and reporting on targets and budgets
• Immediately available for Maternity leave cover 12 months

What we can offer:

• Work in dynamic environment engaging with local and global companies.
• Benefits & flexible working hours hybrid work options.
• Internal trainings will be provided together with detailed onboarding agenda. 
• Access to learning platforms
• Staff and team events 

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Additional Information :

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• EmployeeAssistanceProgram (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 stateoftheart 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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