Associate Sales Director DaaS to Buy-Side Financial Services

About this job

NielsenIQ is a leading market research firm. Our Financial Services team provides alternative data products to buyside financial institutions through firstparty and thirdparty data sets.

NielsenIQs Sales team is focused on growing revenue finding new business opportunities and market penetration.  Sales is NielsenIQs growth engine which is instrumental for the companys success. 

NielsenIQ is looking for a Salesperson with 57 years of experience selling datadriven research / products / services to the buyside investment community. Candidates must be passionate about capital markets data and technology. Candidates must also be very comfortable interacting with prospects over the phone and in person.

Responsibilities:

• Systematically call / email prospects to market NielsenIQs products.
• Execute sales for new accounts in own scope securing a solid pipeline and unlocking new revenue opportunities. 
• Develop understanding of our potential customers their industry/business and their needs. 
• Prospection and market analysis for potential clients. 
• Manage a pipeline of new business from initial conversation to close of sale.
• Gather market intelligence and contribute to new product development in order to meet changing client needs.
• Provide internal reports to management as required.
• Participate in ongoing training

Qualifications :

• A minimum of 57 years of experience selling datadriven research / products / services to the investment community preferably buyside.
• Experience selling to PE or VC funds a plus. 
• Bachelors degree required preferably in Finance Economics or Marketing.
• Understanding of financial markets and technology; knowledge of investment research products and current software technologies are a plus.
• Outstanding verbal written and presentation skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Manage the sales process through targeted phone calls oneonone meetings and group presentations.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft PowerPoint Excel and Word.
• A high level of motivation the drive to take initiative and work both independently and as a team member; a selfstarter. Followthrough is an absolute must have.
• Strong business development experience with the ability to sell in to and represent the firm at all levels within an organization.
• Proven ability to maintain a high level of activity to reach an aggressive set of sales goals and objectives.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and with structure focus and determination.

Personal Attributes:

• Entrepreneurial and ambitious with a drive to succeed.
• Willing to work long hours.
• Goal and detailoriented.
• Sense of urgency and serviceorientation both internally and externally; strong customer service skills.
• Ability to add value by using creativity and independent thinking.
• Intellectual curiosity initiative resourcefulness and tact.
• Strong work ethic with professional behavior & appearance and personal integrity.
• Excellent negotiation and listening skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Able to work effectively with team members with uncompromising ethics initiative and integrity.

US Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plan (medical Rx dental and vision).
• Flexible spending accounts and Health Savings Account (including company contributions).
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan including company matching contributions.
• Disability insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Additional Information :

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• EmployeeAssistanceProgram (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the worlds 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 insightsdelivered with advanced analytics through stateoftheart platformsNIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100 markets covering more than 90% of the worlds population.

For more information visit NIQ.com

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