Senior Sales Consultant

Job DescriptionAbout This Role This is a fantastic opportunity for a sales person who has prior experience generating new revenue from existing clients. The Senior Sales Consultant combines a good knowledge of the Belgian FMCG industry and a deep understanding of NielsenIQ’s (NIQ) products and services.In this role you will join our energetic and diverse team that works with our Belgian client base of FMCG Manufacturers.You will be responsible for aligning key customer priorities and insights back to NielsenIQ’s capabilities, identifying & converting opportunities to deepen commercial relationships and drive additional revenue.You will own the commercial relationship with your clients, delivering on the revenue plans by negotiating the renewal of continuous services whilst identifying opportunities to meet growth targets. You will develop effective relationships between individuals and teams both internally and with clients, to provide best-in-class NIQ / client commercial partnerships.We are looking for someone who is ready to help drive and support positive change, be a good team member, and be fully driven by achieving success with the support of the wider team.Your Responsibilities:· Drive sales and renewals for a group of allocated existing accounts, securing a sales pipeline and developing new revenue opportunities.· Build and maintain strong relationships and engagement with key players at your customer base and actively expand your network to identify new budget holders.· Develop solid and interconnected understanding of the customer's industry/business/market· Partner with Customer Success and other relevant teams within NIQ to develop and execute Account Plans, Joint Business Plans and to maximize the client experience.· Accurate and timely pipeline management and revenue forecasting· Be the voice of the client within NIQ and collect, analyze, act-on and escalade any topics that need support solving.· Contribute to or drive wider commercial team projects.About youYou are a high-performing deal maker with a growth mindset of revenue targets.You know how to build and promote strong long-lasting client relationships.You’re energized by accelerating sales, uncovering opportunities, and exceeding targets. A deep understanding of the market landscape, our products, and our processes is at the forefront of your mind.You know that collaboration amongst teams and active listening of clients is critical to meet goals and grow.You strengthen our relationship with customers and unlock opportunities for growth.Selling, understanding our customers and their contexts, effective negotiation and growth mindset drive your work.Your Qualifications· Minimum of 5-7 years of related Sales and Account Management experience· Proven sales skills and developed expertise in the target scope· Ability to build and maintain client relationships.· A solid understanding of the dynamics and issues facing FMCG manufacturers and retailers.· An understanding of how market and consumer intelligence is used by FMCG players· Excellent oral and written command of the Dutch/French and English languages.· Prior experience from working in FMCG, market intelligence/research or working with NIQ/ GfK data and insights is an advantage.What we offer· Attractive compensation package with a base and variable component· The opportunity of working with innovative products & solutions· Professional Growth in dynamic environment, engaging with local and global companies.· An open and energetic team, where collaboration and innovation thrive.· Diverse Career Paths: within the NielsenIQ structure, both in the Benelux and internationally· A flexible work environment with a hybrid home/office system.Does this sound like a challenge you can handle? Apply now and be part of the AI-powered transformationWe offer an exciting work environment that brings people together. We encourage an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit. We make use of the latest digital technologies. We are looking for self-starters, who accept challenges and create solutions. Can there be a better place to take center stage in the digital revolution? We are excited to getting to know you#LI-hybridAdditional InformationOur BenefitsFlexible working environmentVolunteer time offLinkedIn LearningEmployee-Assistance-Program (EAP) About NIQNIQ 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 Want to keep up with our latest updates?Follow us on: | | |  Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionNIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. 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