SA&I Senior Manager Business Development (UAE Nationals only)
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Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Market Research professional to lead and grow strategic client relationships identify new commercial opportunities and deliver high-impact insights-driven solutions. The role involves end-to-end ownership of client engagement proposal development project advisory and financial management with a strong focus on technology telecommunications and consumer durables industries across B2B and B2C segments.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strong trusted relationships with key clients to support and grow their marketing research needs.
- Identify and generate new business opportunities for NielsenIQ by pitching relevant and innovative research solutions.
- Demonstrate deep industry expertise across technology telecom and durables sectors serving both B2B and B2C clients.
- Lead new opportunity prospecting by taking research briefs developing compelling proposals and presenting tailored propositions.
- Advise clients on project execution provide regular progress updates and coordinate internally to ensure accurate data collection and processing.
- Conduct secondary research to support the development of best-in-class proposals and thought leadership content.
- Manage client stakeholders effectively by addressing queries resolving concerns and providing consultative guidance.
- Oversee client financials including budgeting forecasting invoicing and collections.
- Build strategic understanding of industry trends competitive landscape and growth opportunities to support business planning.
- Provide top management with comprehensive reviews of internal performance and client financials.
- Actively contribute to NielsenIQs thought leadership initiatives and industry presence.
Role Requirements
- 8 years of relevant professional experience with mandatory experience in market research.
- Strong proficiency in English both written and verbal.
- Proven ability to understand technical and complex client briefs particularly within financial services and related industries.
- End-to-end ownership of proposal development from brief interpretation to solution design and pricing.
- Sound understanding of analysis tools data interpretation and insights-based storytelling.
- Excellent communication skills with a consultative data-driven selling approach.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and manage multiple internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills with a commercial mindset.
- Knowledge of UAE/GCC markets is a strong advantage; experience within a multinational market research agency preferred.
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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 résumé screening candidate assessments interview scheduling job matching communication support and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQs principles of fairness transparency human oversight and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions require accommodations or wish to request human review were permitted by law please contact your local HR representative. For more information please visit NIQs AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: NIQ
NIQ is the worlds leading consumer intelligence company delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to 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 state-of-the-art 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.
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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 Work :
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Key Skills
- Business Development
- Sales Experience
- Direct Sales
- Financial Acumen
- Account Management
- Pricing
- Salesforce
- Strategic Planning
- Enterprise Sales
- negotiation
- Management Consulting
- Contracts
About Company
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 holi ... View more
