Field Sales Representative at Nielsen

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

Nielsen Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Market Research, MediaIndustries

Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED OR 2+ years equivalent work experience
  • Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
  • Strong computer skills (iOS, MS Windows, Google applications)
  • Excellent communication and persuasion skills
  • Ability to read and write English
  • Willingness and ability to travel overnight up to 50% of the time
  • Adaptability and openness to diverse environments; willingness to interact with diverse people, neighborhoods, and conditions of homes (including various home environments, pets, and levels of cleanliness)
  • Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to be outside in all weather conditions recruiting preselected residential addresses
  • Able to navigate stairs, elevators, walkways, and driveways (paved and unpaved) and a wide variety of entrances into people’s homes
  • Driving for up to 8 hours a day
  • Standing for up to 6 hours a day
  • Kneeling for up to 2 hours a day
  • Ability to walk 1/2 mile
  • Ability to lift 20 lbs

Responsibilities

  • Drive to selected homes using a company-provided vehicle, with frequent travel (up to 50%)
  • Conduct in-person interviews and recruit statistically selected households to participate in Nielsen ratings
  • Collect and enter household demographics and technical data
  • Collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance with procedures
  • Meet performance goals, quality standards, and customer satisfaction targets, including in-person recruitment, resolution, and installation targets
  • Be prepared for overnight stays up to half of your working time

Skills

Driving
iOS
MS Windows
Google Applications
Data Entry
Communication
Persuasion
Recruitment
Customer Interaction
Travel

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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