[Remote] Director, Business Development - Durables at Nielsen

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Media, Biotechnology, DurablesIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years of related experience
  • Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales quotas
  • Effective senior-level communication, influencing, and presentation skills
  • Strong client focus and result orientation
  • Ability to thrive in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment
  • Expert storyteller with a solutions-based selling approach
  • Solid understanding of the data analytics industry
  • High cultural IQ and interpersonal skills for cross-cultural collaboration
  • US location required
  • Remote work arrangement

Responsibilities

  • Own and grow long-term relationships with existing clients
  • Drive value through the implementation of NIQ solutions
  • Maintain accurate forecasting and account planning
  • Assume leading role in contract negotiations
  • Use CRM/CIDB tools effectively
  • Develop and execute strategies to acquire new customers and accounts
  • Identify and engage new budget holders and decision-makers
  • Generate and qualify strategic leads
  • Launch products into new markets
  • Create compelling sell-in stories
  • Demonstrate deep understanding of client industries, market trends, and interdependencies
  • Communicate NIQ thought leadership and innovations to clients
  • Identify potential problems and propose proactive solutions to meet client needs
  • Maintain regular communication and close collaboration with marketing and demand generation teams
  • Meet and exceed sales quotas

Skills

Client Relationship Management
Sales Strategy
New Business Development
Account Planning
Forecasting
Contract Negotiation
CRM
Market Penetration
Thought Leadership

Nielsen

Global measurement and data analytics provider

About Nielsen

Nielsen provides measurement and data analytics services to help businesses understand consumers and markets globally. The company operates through two main divisions: Nielsen Global Media, which offers reliable metrics for the media and advertising industries, and Nielsen Global Connect, which supplies consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers with actionable insights about the marketplace. Nielsen combines its proprietary data with other sources to give clients a comprehensive view of current trends and future opportunities. With a presence in over 100 countries, Nielsen aims to support companies in making informed decisions to drive innovation and growth.

Town of Clarkstown, New YorkHeadquarters
1963Year Founded
$45.1MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, ConsultingIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off

Risks

Competition from digital-native analytics firms threatens Nielsen's market share.
Privacy regulations may impact Nielsen's data collection capabilities.
Private equity acquisition could lead to strategic shifts misaligned with client needs.

Differentiation

Nielsen offers comprehensive cross-platform measurement solutions, including mobile media markets.
The Diverse Media Equity program elevates diverse-owned media companies' visibility.
Nielsen Impact Score evaluates marketing value of university athletic programs.

Upsides

Acquisition of Telephia enhances Nielsen's mobile media measurement capabilities.
Partnerships with P&G and NMSDC support diverse media representation.
Collaboration with TikTok improves digital audience measurement services.

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