Kantar is the worlds leading AI-native marketing data and analytics business and an indispensable brand partner to the worlds top companies. We combine the most meaningful attitudinal and behavioural data with deepexpertiseand advanced analytics to uncover how people think and act. We help clients understand what has happened and why and how to shape the marketing strategies that shape their future.
About the job
TheBusiness Developer plays a pivotal role in driving revenue growth across Kantars Innovationsolutions and expanding our presence in Market Understanding. This role is about building influence unlocking new opportunities andselling innovation services to existingand prospectclients. You will elevate Kantars position as a trusted partner for innovation and help shape the future of our Demand GrowthUnitin Italy.
Job Goals
Drive commercial excellence and deliver strong financial returns.
Leverage your network of senior-level contacts to accelerate business development and unlock new opportunities
Acceleratethepenetration of innovationand market understandingsolutions.
Expand relationships across client organizations to secure Kantars role as an indispensable partner.
Key Responsibilities
Client & Commercial
Own and grow a portfolio of strategic clients focusing onInnovation and Market Understanding.
Cross-sell innovation solutions to existingclients andopen new logosthrough proactive outreach and personal network.
Build and manage a robust pipeline aligned with revenue targets; lead proposal planning and win strategies.
Engage clients through joint business planning quarterly reviews and consultative selling.
Ensure project delivery meets clientobjectivesand supports relationship growth.
Market
Act as anindustry expertand leverage thought leadership to expand Kantars presence in Italy.
Team
Collaborate with theBusiness Developer Team theInnovation teamthebroaderDemand Growth teamtoidentifyand pursue growth opportunities.
Work closely with other Kantar teams (Client Service Consulting Analytics Qualitative) to deliver integrated solutions.
Contribute to a vibrant inclusive culture and mentor junior colleagues.
IdealSkills &Capabilities
Proven success in developing and growing client relationships and meeting revenue targets.
Strong presence and ability to engage at senior levels (Marketing Research C-Suite).
Demonstrated commercial acumen consultative selling and negotiation skills.
Extensiveexperience in related industries (insights analytics consulting FMCG).
Fluent in Italian and English.
Highly motivated self-starter with a growth mindset and ability to influence decisions.
Whats In ItForYou
Competitive base salaryandperformance basedbonus.
Flexible working: Smart working policy (minimum 8 days/month in Milan).
Opportunity to shape and grow a strategic practice in Italy.
Work with global brands andcutting-edgeinnovation solutions.
Career development in a global inclusive organization.
What part of Kantar might I be joining
Youllbe joining our Insights division the masters of using data to resolve challenges. They help brands define what they should stand for how to reinvent and renew their offer how to better reach audiences and how to win with consumers. Byblendinghumaninsightsexpertisewiththe latesttechnologyadvancesInsights makesure we can deliver innovative informationto brands everywhere.
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Location
Milan Viale MonzaItalyKantar Rewards Statement
At Kantar we have an integrated way of rewarding our people based around a simple clear and consistent set of principles. Our approach helps to ensure we are market competitiveand alsoto support a pay for performance culture where your reward and career progression opportunities are linked to what you deliver.
We go beyond the obvious using intelligence passion and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in. Apply for a career thats out of the ordinary and join us.
We want to create an equality of opportunity in a fair and supportive working environment where people feel included accepted and are allowed to flourish in a space where their mental health andwell beingis taken into consideration.
We want to create a more diverse community to expand our talent pool be locally representative drive diversity of thinking and better commercial outcomes.
Kantar is the worlds leading data insights and consulting company. We understand more about how people think feel shop share vote and view than anyone else. Combining our expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies Kantars 30000 people help the worlds leading organisations succeed and grow.
Required Experience:
IC