SVP Commercial Operations at Nielsen

London, England, United Kingdom

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

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in a rigorous discipline, with an MBA preferred, and have over 15 years of relevant experience in sales operations, commercial excellence, transformation, consumer products, retail, and/or information services. A demonstrated history of designing and implementing initiatives for commercial and sales excellence is required, along with proficiency in data analysis and relevant software tools. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, outstanding communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, and the ability to mobilize plans and drive strategic change are essential.

Responsibilities

The SVP, Commercial Operations will define and execute the transformation roadmap for commercial operations, aligning with sales, legal, and finance to support the commercial strategy while ensuring strong governance and compliance. This role involves leading cross-functional initiatives to streamline lead-to-order and order-to-cash processes, integrating platforms, data, and workflows, and partnering with senior leadership to drive adoption of new operating models. The SVP will oversee global contract governance, collaborate to optimize contractual practices, and lead the team responsible for contract lifecycle management. Additionally, the SVP will direct global order management operations, resolve revenue blocks, implement automation, and drive continuous improvement through data-driven insights, automation, and simplification by establishing a rhythm of business for commercial operations and building high-performing teams.

Skills

Commercial Operations
Transformation Roadmap
Sales Strategy
Legal Compliance
Financial Alignment
Governance
Cross-functional Initiatives
Process Streamlining
Platform Integration
Data Integration
Workflow Integration
Global Contract Governance
Contractual Practices Optimization
Order Management
Continuous Improvement
Data-driven Insights
Automation
Simplification
Team Leadership
Contract Lifecycle Management
Client Contracts
Renewals Transformation
Contract Standardization
Auto Renewals
Service Descriptions
Audit Requirements
Pricing
Deal Desk
Cycle Time Reduction

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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