[Hiring] Commercial Strategy Lead @NielsenIQ

Role Description

At NIQ, we deliver the most complete and clear understanding of consumer buying behavior that reveals new pathways to growth. We are looking for a US Renewal Lead who will be responsible for developing the commercial strategy, commercial construct, and negotiating contract renewals for our organization.

As a US Renewal Lead, you will support a critical part of our business by aiding in the retention and growth of our largest clients. You will be part of a team of unique experts focused on understanding how and why our clients license solutions from NIQ to translate into value and commitment via a contract. Leveraging your expertise, you will develop recommendations and strategies for a deal including solutions, pricing, and terms to address current and future needs. You will collaborate with various internal partners to align and negotiate the appropriate approach supporting the revenue function of our organization. In this role, you will be critical to ensure our offers are accurate, timely, and best represent the strategy developed.

Responsibilities

• Plan renewal opportunities in advance year to year to set goals and objectives.
• Assess and track client health to formulate an objective assessment of risks and opportunities.
• Develop the renewal strategy for US manufacturing clients.
• Clear and concise communication skills to effectively engage with senior leaders.
• Lead the analysis and preparation of contract renewals and Competitive Request for Proposals (RFP).
• Coach and consult internal teams regarding the generation of the deal regarding solutions, incentives, and terms.
• Collaborate internally with cross-functional teams to align the strategy.
• Effectively challenge and influence internal teams.
• Understand NIQ’s corporate strategy to aid in the process and proposed solutions.
• Partner with account leads to develop win themes aligning client priorities to NIQ.
• Review and interpret contract terms and conditions.
• Negotiate agreements with clients and other stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks and liabilities associated with contracts.
• Ensure that contracts comply with requirements.
• Collaborate with legal and finance teams to develop contract terms.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or related field.
• 5-8+ years of experience in commercial strategy, contract renewals, client management, sales strategy within the CPG, manufacturing, consumer insights, market research, data, or analytics industries.
• Experience leading or supporting contract renewals, commercial negotiations, pricing discussions, and contract management.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills with the ability to assess client needs, identify risks and opportunities, evaluate complex information, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and active listening skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and confidently present recommendations to senior leaders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
• Self-starter with strong time-management skills, capable of working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
• Familiarity with NIQ solutions, syndicated data, market measurement, consumer intelligence, or related analytics solutions is preferred.

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).