Strategic Analytics & Insights Business Partner - Portugal

About the role

NielsenIQ is looking for a Strategic Analytics & Insights (SAI) Business Partner in Portugal. You will drive profitable revenue growth by expanding the company's portfolio of analytics solutions to clients across Portugal, identifying opportunities, building strong relationships and delivering solutions that meet business needs.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with existing and prospective clients, contribute to RFP responses and proposal development
• Develop and execute sales plans to achieve revenue and profitability targets
• Lead client meetings, deliver pitches and present insights that show the value of the analytics solutions
• Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers, understand their needs and recommend relevant solutions
• Maintain knowledge of the S&I offering and position it against competitors
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms in line with company guidelines
• Keep the pipeline active from prospecting to closing, and report regularly on pipeline progress, forecasting and sales performance

Required profile

• 5 to 10 years of experience in market research in FMCG, agency or client-side roles, ideally in a research agency
• Knowledge of research methods and how they answer different types of questions
• An advantage: background in consumer and shopper research, branding, media or innovation, and experience selling market research to manufacturers
• Strong communicator with at least 5 years presenting results to and influencing senior stakeholders
• Ability to develop strategic sales plans, navigate complex sales cycles, negotiate contracts and close deals
• Portuguese and English mandatory

What we offer

• Gross salary of 43,000 to 46,314 euros per year, depending on experience, skills and internal equity
• Possibility of a sales-based incentive or performance-based bonus
• Hybrid and flexible working conditions, flexible hours
• Onboarding and internal training, access to learning platforms, staff and team events
• Volunteer time off, LinkedIn Learning and Employee Assistance Program