Nielsen

Director of Sales (Financial Services Team)

New York, New York, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Market ResearchIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess a minimum of 7 years of experience selling data-driven research, products, or services to the buy-side investment community. A Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Finance, Economics, or Marketing. Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word is necessary. Strong business development experience, the ability to work independently and as a team member, and a high level of motivation are essential. Candidates should demonstrate entrepreneurial ambition, a strong work ethic, excellent negotiation and listening skills, and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

The Director of Sales will systematically call and email prospects to market NielsenIQ's products and manage a pipeline of new business from initial conversation to closing the sale. Responsibilities include gathering market intelligence, contributing to new product development, and providing internal reports to management. The role also involves participating in ongoing training and developmental programs and representing the firm at all levels within a financial services organization.

Skills

Sales
Data-driven research
Financial markets
Capital markets
Data
Technology
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Presentation skills
Pipeline management
Market intelligence

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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