Director, Sales, Qualitative & Creative Strategy
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NielsenIQMarket Research
Remote in USFull-TimeDirector
Salary$117,500.00 - $150,000.00
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Job Details
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Required Skills
- Business DevelopmentAccount ManagementMarket Research
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in qualitative research, business development, consultative sales, account management, or strategic consulting.
- Demonstrated success achieving and exceeding revenue targets.
- Proven ability to build executive-level client relationships and influence key decision-makers.
- Experience selling consulting, research, insights, analytics, or innovation services.
- Deep understanding of qualitative research methodologies, including traditional and AI-enabled approaches.
- Experience designing, leading, or overseeing strategic insight, innovation, or consumer research programs.
- Exceptional presentation, negotiation, storytelling, and proposal development skills.
- Strong commercial mindset with the ability to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities.
- Ability to travel approximately 10-15%.
Responsibilities
- Lead the commercial growth strategy for NIQ's Qualitative Research and Creative Strategy practice across North America.
- Convert inbound leads and client interest into consulting engagements, strategic research programs, and long-term partnerships.
- Identify expansion opportunities within existing accounts and collaborate with account teams to increase client spend.
- Lead discovery conversations, qualify opportunities, scope solutions, and develop compelling client proposals.
- Build and maintain a robust pipeline while consistently achieving revenue and growth targets.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders across marketing, innovation, insights, and brand strategy functions.
- Collaborate with research and consulting teams to design impactful client solutions.
- Contribute to the development of innovative products that combine qualitative insight, quantitative validation, and behavioral intelligence.
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