Nielsen

Senior Director, Brand and Advertising Research

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Market Research, Advertising, Consumer GoodsIndustries

Requirements

The ideal candidate is passionate about brand, advertising, packaging, and design, with experience in the automotive category. A strong understanding of consumer insights, marketing effectiveness, and brand equity is essential. The role requires the ability to develop strategic opportunities and winning programs that deliver deep consumer insights and enable clients to strengthen their brand equity and performance.

Responsibilities

The Senior Director, Brand and Advertising Research will drive the growth of NielsenIQ’s Brand and Communications tracking solutions across North America. This involves identifying and activating opportunities to grow adoption, supporting sales teams with strategic input, and developing targeted activation plans for client engagement. The role includes acting as a trusted advisor to clients, preparing high-quality responses to RFIs and RFPs, and shaping pitches that differentiate NielsenIQ. Additionally, the Senior Director will champion Brand Tracking solutions internally and externally, share knowledge and best practices across teams, and contribute to team development through training sessions.

Skills

Brand Strategy
Advertising Research
Consumer Insights
Marketing Effectiveness
Brand Equity
Client Relationship Management
Sales Support
Proposal Development
Pitching
Brand Measurement
Revenue Growth
Data Analysis

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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