Account Director Agencies (New Business Development)

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in expanding NielsenIQs (NIQ) footprint within the media agency space. Your primary responsibility will be to engage with media agencies developing and executing a strategic sales plan to increase revenue through NIQ audience data planning and measurement solutions. Leveraging your industry expertise you will drive long-term client relationships optimize client investments and help agencies utilize NIQs data to improve audience targeting planning and campaign measurement. Were looking for someone with digital and data sales experience. The ideal candidate will be determined self-motivated and willing to go the extra mile while hunting for new business. We are looking for an out-of-the box thinker who can capitalize on new opportunities and thrive in a strong team-based environment.  

Key responsibilities:  

• Responsible for prospecting networking and developing new business opportunities with media agencies. 

• Employ a consultative approach to deeply understand clients needs and position NIQ solutions to solve their business challenges. 

• Communicate effectively with clients both written and orally and provide excellent customer support. 

• Generating sales leads and maintaining a pipeline of sales opportunities across a portfolio of clients consistent with NIQs growth strategy. 

• Negotiate annual or multi-year contracts and ensure maximum renewal rate. 

• Develop insightful presentations and educate clients on current NIQ capabilities and resources. 

• Achieving sales quota consistent with NIQ margin goals and delivery expectations. 

• Collaborate with Customer Success and Product teams to ensure client satisfaction renewal and growth which each account.  

Qualifications :

• Minimum 8 years of experience in business development or sales preferably within the media agency ad tech or data analytics space.  

• Strong understanding of programmatic audience data measurement solutions and media buying processes within media agencies.  

• Contacts & Senior Contacts in Media & Social Agencies a Must.    

• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and growing revenue with large enterprise clients. 

• Exceptional relationship-building negotiation and communication skills. 

• Experienced in scoping and developing proposals and negotiation strategies. 

• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. 

• Excellent sales pipeline management skills with a track record of predictability and consistency. 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced dynamic environment. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office software. 

• BA with a concentration in Communications Marketing or Media a plus. 

US Benefits: 

• Comprehensive healthcare plan (medical Rx dental and vision) 

• Flexible spending accounts and Health Savings Accounts (including company contributions) 

• Life and AD&D insurance 

• 401(k) retirement plan including company matching contributions 

• Disability insurance 

• Tuition Reimbursement 

Additional Information :

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range: $93800.00 - $150000.00.
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

• 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 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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