Field Sales Representative at Nielsen

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

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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

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

DrivingiOSMS WindowsGoogle ApplicationsData EntryCommunicationPersuasionRecruitmentCustomer InteractionTravel

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Field Sales Representative position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the work location and travel requirement for this role?

The position offers onsite, remote, or hybrid arrangements, but requires travel up to 50% of the time, including overnight stays up to half of working time, using a company-provided vehicle.

What skills and qualifications are required for this position?

Requirements include a High School Diploma/GED or 2+ years equivalent experience, valid driver's license, strong computer skills in iOS, MS Windows, and Google apps, excellent communication and persuasion skills, and ability to travel overnight up to 50%. Physical abilities needed include driving up to 8 hours, standing 6 hours, kneeling 2 hours, walking 1/2 mile, and lifting 20 lbs.

What is the company culture like at Nielsen?

Nielsen champions its employees, enables their best work, and is passionate about powering a better media future as a global leader in measurement and data analytics.

What makes a strong candidate for the Field Sales Representative role?

Strong candidates have a valid driver's license, excellent communication and persuasion skills, strong computer proficiency, adaptability to diverse environments and people, and physical ability to handle extensive travel, outdoor work in all weather, and physical tasks like lifting 20 lbs.

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