Qualitative Research Innovation Lead, APAC (Client Development & Acquisition)

Are you a qualitative research expert ready to step into a high-impact commercial leadership role Do you thrive in dynamic collaborative teams and have a passion for driving innovation and growth If youre hungry to make a difference and eager to accelerate your career this is your opportunity to lead the charge in transforming how leading brands across APAC innovate.  

• Be a Growth Catalyst: Champion the integration of cutting-edge qualitative research into the innovation journeys of top-tier clients. Your insights will fuel bold future-focused decisions that shape markets. 
• Commercial Leadership: Take ownership of business developmentidentify new opportunities pitch innovative solutions and drive commercial success. 
• Dynamic Teamwork: Collaborate with some of the brightest minds in client service technical and innovation teams. Together youll design and deliver solutions that set new industry standards. 
• Thought Leadership: Position yourself as a trusted advisorengage senior stakeholders present breakthrough methodologies and lead conversations that influence the future of innovation. 
• Continuous Growth: Coach and mentor teams share your expertise and develop your own leadership skills in a supportive high-energy environment. 

Responsibilities

• Engage clients with consultative sellingask the right questions uncover business challenges and propose tailored high-impact solutions. 
• Work with APAC Qualitative lead and local market teams on complicated research briefs and help them convert the opportunity into a proposal and a win 
• Engage in big-ticket conversations with global and regional clients to make an early impact on their innovation cycles. 
• Present new services and innovative methodologies positioning yourself as a go-to expert for Innovation qualitative insights. 
• Lead the complete commercial cycle: prepare proposals manage pricing and drive conversion from pitch to project. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on study design project kick-offs and seamless handovers. 
• Deliver compelling presentations to senior stakeholders ensuring insights are actionable and questions are answered.  
• Conduct workshops on innovation JTBD Idea generation Co-creation etc. with the clients insights marketing design and R&D teams. 

Qualifications :

• 8 years of experience in qualitative research consulting or marketing with a proven track record in innovation research and commercial selling. 
• Mastery of qualitative methodologies (focus groups IDIs ethnography observations) and the ability to turn insights into actionable recommendations. 
• Exceptional client management and relationship-building skills; comfortable engaging mid-to-senior level stakeholders.  
• Excellent communication skills in English (additional APAC languages a plus).  
• Growth mindset entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for making an impact. 

Additional Information :

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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At NIQ we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence.  All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information marital status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion please visit the  Work :

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