at Nielsen Consumer LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Company Description
Job ID:REFID617359
Work Schedule: Remote across the US (Preferably EST/CT timezones)Job Description
Oil of Olay, Miller Lite, Coca Cola and Tide. What do they all have in common? They are all national brands for manufacturing companies that collaborate with NielsenIQ to drive their business and grow their portfolios. NielsenIQ works with companies to provide insights and thought leadership. Our work helps clients set pricing strategies, launch new products and determines what products you ultimately see on the shelf and online. Team members are experts within their categories and NielsenIQ solutions and are viewed as trusted partners by our clients.
The Account Development Representative has an appreciation of FMCG and NielsenIQ products and services, as well as a good understanding of the value those products and services bring to our clients. The Account Development Representative is responsible for listening to, discovering and understanding client needs to identify sales opportunities and leveraging NielsenIQ's unique value proposition. The Account Development Representative is expected to proactively build a valuable network both internally and externally whilst collaborating with key contacts in Analytics to identify leads.
As an Account Development Representative, you will be responsible for:
Building and maintaining strong networking and engagement with key players in client networks.
Understanding of client's business and able to identify best NielsenIQ solutions to meet client needs. Manages the needs assessment and discovery processes.
Demonstrates NielsenIQ solution functionality directly to client audiences consistent with value proposition defined by manager/director.
Educates the client on industry trends and best practices adopted by peer companies.
Preparing simple and compelling proposals and pitches and converting opportunities into sales. Assisting in the conversation of opportunities into a sale.
Displaying consultative sales behaviors and listening to client needs.
Receiving and responding to RFP - tailoring content to meet RFP requirements.
Delivering revenue targets, taking accountability for business planning and implementation. Visibility to all opportunities & risk
Solid understanding and demonstrated ability to leverage steps involved in the Enterprise Selling process for faster selling cycles and higher win rates.
Heavy usage of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (CRM) to keep track of sales activities, leads and opportunities. Ensuring team is using and updating the system consistently
Familiar with basic products from NielsenIQ portfolio and NielsenIQ tools and systems.
Working collaboratively with Client Response and Analytic Consulting teams to ensure that opportunities are picked up, information is shared, account strategy is aligned, and the relevant people are consulted and/or informed of key activity on an account.Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree Required
1-3 years' experience
Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office software and Microsoft Dynamics 365
Strategic sales and business development competency
Related industries include: Consumer Packaged Goods, Consulting, Information, Sales, Analytics
Experience within perishable category preferred
Consultative selling with experience across data-driven solutions
Skilled & polished communicator, including client presentations
Strong logic, deductive reasoning, problem solving and critical thinking skills
Able to maintain positive client relationships in complex situations & resolve client issues
Able to work collaboratively with internal & external teams
Strong sense of urgency and accountability to drive client outcomesAdditional Information
US Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare plan (medical, Rx, dental and vision)
Flexible spending accounts and Health Savings Account (including company contributions)
Life and AD&D... For full info follow application link.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
NielsenIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us.
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