Nielsen

Sales Director, Financial Services

New York, New York, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Market Research, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a minimum of 7 years of experience selling data-driven research, products, or services to the buy-side investment community, requiring a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Marketing, and demonstrating an understanding of financial markets, technology, and investment research products. Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word is also essential, alongside strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

The Sales Director will systematically call and email prospects to market NielsenIQ’s products, manage a pipeline of new business from initial conversations to sales closure, gather market intelligence and contribute to new product development, provide internal reports to management, participate in ongoing training, and achieve aggressive sales goals and objectives through targeted phone calls, meetings, and presentations.

Skills

Data-driven research
Financial markets
Investment research products
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Communication
Pipeline management
Market intelligence
Client engagement

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.

Key Metrics

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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