VP, Global Account Development at Nielsen

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Market Research, Consumer InsightsIndustries

Requirements

  • Must be in the US at time of application (US role)
  • Strategic, inspiring leader who thrives in an international, client-facing environment
  • Commercially driven and analytically minded
  • Highly skilled in building and maintaining trusted senior relationships
  • Excels at navigating complex global organizations

Responsibilities

  • Develop comprehensive joint business plans with client executives and internal NIQ leadership
  • Define strategic roadmaps and execute commercial strategies
  • Lead the implementation of analytical recommendations within client insights
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with NIQ specialty teams
  • Act as the primary executive contact for senior client stakeholders
  • Drive proactive client engagement by delivering thought leadership, data-driven insights, and foresight on market trends
  • Strengthen relationships at the C-suite level, ensuring satisfaction, renewals, and long-term partnership growth
  • Collaborate with NIQ Regional & Market AD’s, Regional Customer Success, Customer Care, and Global Operations teams to ensure service excellence and client satisfaction in over 50 global markets
  • Oversee the delivery of high-impact solutions that address complex client challenges
  • Ensure full adoption and utilization of NIQ’s analytics suite and data platforms by the client and account team
  • Partner with clients to identify new growth opportunities
  • Lead multiple global priorities & projects with precision
  • Manage annual Operating Plan, contract implementation, and financial planning with the client
  • Serve as a global liaison across the client’s organization to establish consistent ways of working and best practices
  • Support and contribute to NIQ’s global initiatives to ensure alignment and operational excellence
  • Partner with NIQ experts to design and deliver innovative, data-driven solutions tailored to client needs
  • Stay ahead of industry and retail trends, educating clients on best practices in merchandising, category management, and consumer insights
  • Contribute to NIQ’s internal knowledge-sharing and thought leadership, fostering innovation across teams
  • Support global and regional business development efforts, contributing to the design of commercial proposals, statements of work, and engagement models
  • Identify opportunities for new business and expanded partnerships within existing client ecosystems
  • Collaborate with regional sales and customer success teams to drive revenue growth and achieve business objectives

Skills

Strategic Planning
Client Relationship Management
Business Development
Analytics
Data Insights
Cross-functional Collaboration
C-suite Engagement
Joint Business Plans
Market Trends Analysis
Global Account Management

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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