Director of Sales, Financial Services (ConsumerRetail Banking)

About This Job

NielsenIQ is a leading global market research firm. Our Financial Services team delivers datadriven strategic analytics and insights by leveraging a combination of firstparty and thirdparty data assets.

NielsenIQ is hiring for a newly created role focused on the Consumer Banking Card Issuers Payment Processors Insurance Financial Technology and Retail Brokerage sectors. We are seeking an experienced sales professional with 10 years of success selling datadriven research products or services to this client community. The ideal candidate is passionate about consumer and retail banking data analytics and technology and is comfortable engaging with clients and prospects both in person and virtually.

Responsibilities

• Gather market intelligence and contribute to the development of new products and solutions.
• Prospect new business through systematic outreach including calling and emailing prospective clients.
• Manage a pipeline of new business opportunities from initial engagement through close.
• Provide internal reporting and updates to management as required.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development programs.

Qualifications :

• Minimum of 10 years of experience selling datadriven research products or services to the consumer and retail banking community.
• Established relationships with senior stakeholders at leading retail banks and brokerages.
• Demonstrated ability to grow accounts over time from both a revenue and enduser adoption perspective.
• Strong understanding of strategic analytics and insights solutions including experience selling or partnering against capabilities aligned to Consumer Behavior Data Brand & Media and Analytics & Activation.
• Deep understanding of the competitive landscape within the consumer analytics space.
• Bachelors degree required; preferred fields include Finance Economics or Marketing.
• Ability to clearly translate NIQs product offerings into solutions aligned to client business needs.
• Outstanding verbal written and presentation skills with the ability to manage the sales process through targeted outreach oneonone meetings and group presentations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint Excel and Word.
• High level of motivation with the ability to take initiative work independently and collaborate effectively as part of a team. Strong followthrough is essential.
• Proven business development experience with the ability to sell into and represent the firm at all levels of an organization.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain consistent sales activity to achieve ambitious revenue goals and objectives.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining focus structure and accountability.

IndustrySpecific Experience

• Consumer Banking: Identify emerging customer behaviors optimize crosssell opportunities and support deposit growth strategies.
• Retail Brokerage & Crypto: Monitor investor sentiment and transaction trends to inform product development and marketing strategies.
• Insurance: Analyze purchase patterns to support underwriting optimization and personalized policy offerings.
• Payment Companies (e.g. Visa Mastercard Amex Stripe PayPal): Enhance merchant insights support fraud detection efforts and optimize loyalty programs.
• Unlock actionable insights from panel and pointofsale data to drive customer acquisition retention and lifetime value.
• Bridge the gap between complex data and strategic decisionmaking through advanced analytics tailored to financial services clients.
• Enable competitive benchmarking across consumer banking brokerage insurance and payment ecosystems.
• Leverage transactionlevel intelligence to inform pricing promotions and product positioning strategies.

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrates a proactive resultsoriented mindset with a strong drive to achieve business objectives.
• Able to manage workload effectively to meet goals deadlines and evolving business priorities.
• Goaloriented with strong attention to detail and followthrough.
• Exhibits a sense of urgency and a serviceoriented approach when working with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Applies creativity and independent thinking to identify opportunities to add value.
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity initiative resourcefulness and sound judgment.
• Maintains a high standard of professionalism ethical conduct and personal integrity.
• Strong negotiation active listening and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and timemanagement skills.
• Collaborates effectively with team members while upholding high ethical standards and accountability.

US Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plan (medical Rx dental and vision).
• Flexible spending accounts and a Health Savings Account (including company contributions).
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan including company matching contributions.
• Disability insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Discretionary paid time off program and 11 paid holidays.
• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Additional Information :

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range: $117250.00 - $150000.00.  Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidates experience qualifications skills and location. This role is 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)

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process including résumé screening candidate assessments interview scheduling job matching communication support and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQs principles of fairness transparency human oversight and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions require accommodations or wish to request human review were permitted by law please contact your local HR representative. For more information please visit NIQs AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: 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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Employment Type :

Full-time