Manager, Sales at NielsenIQ
, Kowloon, Hong Kong S.A.R. -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

B2B Sales, Client Needs Understanding, Sales Drive, Communication Skills, Numerical Literacy, Time Management, Project Management, Team Player, FMCG Knowledge, NielsenIQ Products Knowledge

Industry

Software Development

Description
Company Description The Sales Manager will have an appreciation for both FMCG and Nielsen IQ products and services as well as good understanding of the value of those products and services for clients. Being an important contributor in the Sales team, the Sales Manager will be part of a team responsible for listening to, discovering and understanding client needs to identify sales opportunities and leveraging NielsenIQ’s unique value proposition, proactively building a valuable network both internally and externally. Whilst he/she will be expected to seamlessly execute reactive sales tasks, a good level of autonomous work will need to be demonstrated. Job Description Earning Client Trust and Building Relationships: Support the Sales Team in building and maintaining strong networking and engagement with key players in client networks Informing about important topics/opportunities coming from clients and taking a leading / co-leading role in addressing them Understanding Client Needs: Understanding client's business and able to apply NielsenIQ solutions to meet client needs Identifying client needs and networking with relevant contacts in NielsenIQ who can develop these issues further with relevant solutions. Sales Management: Creating proposals and support Commercial team in converting any opportunities into a sale Understanding how to price NielsenIQ's products and the processes we use. Support Commercial team to smoothly renew existing clients contracts and unlock new sales opportunities with those clients Support client renewal process by aligning clients need assessments with costing process Set up internal financial documentation for approval process Liaise with internal and client stakeholders on billing issues (PO complications, overdue payments etc. Sales Negotiation & Process: Supporting Sales Team more junior members and other functions in preparing RFP for clients that have strategic importance other than his/hers own portfolio of clients Good understanding and articulation of NielsenIQ's value proposition and supporting the sales team on engaging clients in jointly addressing business priorities. Understanding the decision-making process, will work with the sales team in planning steps to pre-empt stakeholder’s objections and to push the client to a favourable outcome. Following up on existing proposals and be able to identify next steps / or seek further help internally to define them Planning & Forecasting: Create, with a high level of autonomy and limited supervision, the commercial plan for the client of his/her responsibility, working together with verticals associates. Responsible that all actions / initiatives are followed Ensuring business planning is kept accurate and up to date i.e. financial targets, proposal submissions, revenue on hand, pipeline etc. Teamwork & Collaboration: Works continuously with Customer Success team to deliver on commercial agreements and identify opportunities Working continuously with other verticals teams to ensure that leads and opportunities are picked up, pertinent information about clients is shared, account strategy is aligned, and the relevant people are consulted and/or informed of key activity on an account. Liaise with other internal departments to collate sales materials and be creative in designing marketing messages Qualifications 3-5 years of B2B sales experience Strong understanding of the client’s needs Strong sales drive, strong persistence Strong client-facing and communication skills Strong business English, both verbal and written Numerical literacy Strong time management / project management skills. Team player Capable of working as part of a team within a fast paced, challenging and demanding environment whilst maintaining high standards Experience in FMCG sector or equivalent with appreciation of NielsenIQ products, services and data (Preferred) Additional Information Our Benefits Flexible working environment Volunteer time off LinkedIn Learning Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP) About NIQ NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. 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. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion
Responsibilities
The Sales Manager will support the Sales Team in building and maintaining strong relationships with clients while identifying sales opportunities. They will also create proposals and assist in converting opportunities into sales, ensuring client needs are met effectively.
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