Senior Director, Sales (Brand & Ad Tracking)

Company Description R26_0009770 Location: US Remote, must be in US at time of application to be considered. Job Description About this job Exciting Opportunity: Drive the Growth of Brand and Ad tracking in North America Are you passionate aboutunlocking the power of data to shape brand strategy?We'relooking for a dynamic and visionary leader to support the growth of our Brand/Communication tracking business across North America. This is a unique opportunity to develop strategic opportunities, winning programs that deliver deep consumer insights,fuelsmarketing effectiveness, andenablesclients to strengthen their brand equity and performance across diverse markets. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are ready to make a measurable difference,we'dlove to hear from you. Reporting to the Practice Area Leader,you'llplaya central rolein driving client adoption ofNielsenIQ'sBrand and Communications tracking solutions. This includes working closely with commercial teams toidentifyand nurture opportunities,shapecompelling proposals, support/lead pitches, andguideclients toward the right solutions for their needs. Your focus will be on delivering high value client opportunities, contributing to revenue growth, and helping position NielsenIQ as a trusted partner in brand measurement. This is a high-visibility role for someone who thrives on collaboration, influence, and turning opportunities into results. Responsibilities Drive Revenue Growth Identifyand activate opportunities to grow Brand and Communications Tracking adoption, supporting sales teams with strategic input andexpertise. This involves developing and executing targeted activation plans to engage clients approaching the end of their current brand tracking contracts - ensuring strong positioning and influence during the RFP and renewal process. StrengthenClient Relationships Act as a trusted advisor, helping clients understand how our Brand and Communication Tracking capabilities can address their business challenges and deliver measurable impact. This includes the preparation of high-quality, high-value responses to RFIs and RFPs and other proposals - helping craft pitches that differentiate NielsenIQ in the market and remain laser-focused on meeting client goals. Amplify Product Value Champion our Brand Tracking solutions across internal teams and with clients: Ensuring stakeholders are equipped toconfidentlyposition and promote our offerings andshowcasingimpact through compelling success stories and thought leadership, including external articles and LinkedIn content. Alwaysstayinginformed on evolving product capabilities and market challenges tomaintainrelevance and credibility. Enable Team Collaboration Share knowledge, insights, and best practices across teams to foster alignment, build capability, and support collective success. Help shape and energize team routines and knowledge via bootcamps, workshops, and training sessions that build capability, spark engagement, and drive performance. Core KPIs Revenue Achievement: Consistently meet or exceed assigned revenue and margin targets through strategic client engagement and solution alignment. Client Conversion: Drive adoption ofNielsenIQ'sBrand Tracking solutions byidentifyingopportunities and influencing decision-makers across key accounts. Engagement Excellence: Deliver compelling pitches and proposals that resonate with client needs, contributing to high engagement and conversion rates. Knowledge Sharing: Actively contribute to internal initiatives by sharingexpertise, fostering collaboration, and supporting team development. Visibility and Awareness: Elevate product visibility through impactful presentations, participation in industry events and the adaptation of high-quality sales materials. A Little Bit About You Are you passionate about Brand, Advertising, Packaging and Design? Do you also have experience and passion for FMCG? We are looking for a savvysalesperson,with a deep sense of urgency and accountability to deliver against financial targets. Can you effectively tell a story that captures the audience, no matter what level, andbringthem along your journey? Are you able to work collaboratively as part of a remote team within a dynamic and challenging environment whilemaintaininghighstandards? Do you haveexperience inworking with complex client relationships and client issue resolution? The ideal Practice Area Expert is a commercially driven professional with a proven ability to win and grow large-scale brand tracking programs. They thrive in a fast-paced, client-facing environment and bring deepexpertisein consultative selling, solution positioning, and navigating complex sales cycles. With a strategic mindset and operational discipline, they balance immediate business needs with long-term growthambitions-translating client needs into tailored solutions and consistently delivering commercial impact. Qualifications 10+years'consultative working or sales success in securing large brand tracking programs, with experience leading high-value pitches, proposals, and RFP responses. Previousexperience in consulting, analytics, or consumer research roles focused on brand tracking. Deep knowledge of brand and media evaluation, with the ability to apply insights to real-world client challenges. Strong business development skills, including the ability toidentifyclient needs and translate them into actionable solutions. Demonstrated thought leadership, with a clear point of view on brand growth and advertising strategy; experiencepresenting atevents or webinars is a plus. Familiarity with sales processes and tools; hands-on experience in proposal development is essential. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Bachelor's degreerequired;Master'sdegree preferred but not mandatory. Experience with NielsenIQ or equivalent data sets is an advantage. Ability to travel to meet clients. US Benefits Comprehensive healthcare plan (medical, Rx, dental, and vision). Flexible spending accounts and a Health Savings Account (including company contributions). Life and AD&D insurance. 401(k) retirement plan including company matching contributions. Disability insurance. Tuition Reimbursement. Discretionary paid time off program and 11 paid holidays. Flexible working environment Volunteer time off LinkedIn Learning Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP) Additional Information This role has a market-competitive salary withan anticipatedbase compensation of the following range: $117,500.00-$160,000.00Actualsalaries will vary depending on a candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role might also be eligible for a sales-based incentive or performance-based bonus. Other benefits include a flexible working environment, comprehensive health insurance, industry-leading parental leave, life insurance, education support, and more. Our Benefits Flexible working environment Volunteer time off LinkedIn Learning Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP) NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. 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With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights-delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms-NIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world's population. For more information, visit NIQ.com Want to keep up with our latest updates? Follow us on:LinkedIn|Instagram|Twitter|Facebook Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. 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