Job Description
Europe Associate Sales Director - Government, Public Sector & Non-Profit practice (remote)
About this job
Consumer behavior continues to evolve at a continually increasing pace. Understanding this behavior and resulting performance of CPG and Tech/Durable products is critical to retailers and manufacturers, as well as to public policy setting organizations. When government agencies leverage the industry’s best retail and consumer measurement data, they can adopt policies that align with consumer behavior and are most likely to succeed. This is why we’ve expanded into this new vertical, which will play a key role in our vision for the future.
In the role of Associate Director, Sales for Government, Public Sector and Non-Profit Accounts, you will be responsible for leading large sales engagements across our portfolio of NielsenIQ measurement solutions to existing and new government vertical clients, and for expanding the business across this client sector. This role will pioneer the development of commercial strategies to renew and achieve new business, build meaningful client relationships, and ultimately close deals.
Responsibilities include:
* Working with the International Director to drive sales of NielsenIQ solutions to key European markets & European Union Institutions.
* Achieving sales and commercial objectives by clearly articulating NielsenIQ’s value proposition and use cases to decision makers specific to the product portfolio of responsibility.
* Building meaningful client relationships with client stakeholders and teams.
* Representing the voice of the customer to internal product development, product marketing, communications, and delivery teams.
* Working collaboratively with other product sales leads & cross-functional partners.
* Achieving sales quota consistent with NielsenIQ margin goals and delivery expectations.
* Generating sales leads and maintaining a pipeline of sales opportunities across a portfolio of government clients consistent with NielsenIQ’s growth strategy.
* Accurately forecasting sales pipeline, areas of growth, areas of risk, and prioritizing to close sales consistent with sales cycle norms.
* Weaving client specific insights, industry material and thought leadership information into client conversations to build context and clarity to the outcomes our solutions can deliver.
* Owning cross-functional relationships and being a subject matter expert for your accounts and partners in a fast-paced environment.
A little bit about you
You have an entrepreneurial mindset and take satisfaction in achieving individual and team goals. Passionate about sales? Absolutely. You’re a savvy salesperson, with a deep sense of urgency and accountability to deliver against financial targets. You can effectively tell a story that captures the audience, no matter what level, and you bring them along your journey. You’re able to work collaboratively as part of a remote team within a dynamic and challenging environment while maintaining high standards.
Qualifications
* 6+ years’ experience selling to Government, Public Sector including EU Institutions.
* Previous experience working in data & market measurement.
* Deep knowledge of how data can provide critical evidence and insight to this client sector.
* Ability to build trusted relationships with clients, understanding their needs and priorities.
* Demonstrated success in driving new business and achieving high-level sales results.
* Experience in scoping and developing government and public sector tenders, proposals, and negotiation strategies.
* Excellent sales pipeline management skills with a track record of predictability and consistency.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
* Familiarity with NielsenIQ tools, applications, and platforms is a plus.
* Preferably French speaking with excellent business English; Italian is a plus.
Additional Information
* Location: Ireland, and other European locations will be considered.
* Employees can work hybrid (flexible office & remote work).
* Travel: 20%.
About NielsenIQ
NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide. We provide consumer packaged goods manufacturers/fast-moving consumer goods and retailers with accurate, actionable information and insights and a complete picture of the complex and changing marketplace that companies need to innovate and grow.
NielsenIQ is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.
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