Sales Director, Merchandising Analytics at NielsenIQ

United States

$117.5k - $130k

<h3>Company Description</h3><p> </p><p>R26_0002143</p><p>Location:  US remote, must be in US at time of application to be considered.</p><p>#LI-Remote</p><h3>Job Description</h3><p><strong>About this job</strong></p><p>We are seeking an ambitious and results-oriented Director of Sales to join our Retail Analytics team. In this individual contributor role, you will drive new revenue growth, expand existing client relationships, and position our innovative Retail Analytics solutions as essential tools for the modern retailer. </p><p>You will combine the drive of a hunter with the discipline of a farmer—acquiring new logos, growing established accounts, and closing complex deals with strategic precision. Working in close partnership with Product Area Experts and the Customer Success team, you will ensure that prospects and clients realize maximum value from our offerings. </p><p>You will also serve as the voice of the customer, bringing market feedback and emerging needs back to our product management and operational teams to fuel future innovation. </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>Pipeline Management </p><ul><li>Build and manage a robust sales pipeline through disciplined opportunity management, rigorous pipeline hygiene, and consistent rhythm and pace. </li></ul><ul><li>Deliver accurate and timely sales forecasts, ensuring a strong pipeline-to-quota coverage at all times. </li></ul><p>Client Acquisition  </p><ul><li>Proactively identify and acquire new clients to expand the book of business through targeted prospecting, lead generation, and consultative engagement. </li></ul><ul><li>Execute land-and-expand strategies, starting with pilot engagements and growing into broader solution deployments. </li></ul><p>Account Management and Expansion </p><ul><li>Cultivate deep relationships with existing clients, identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities that align with client business goals. </li></ul><ul><li>Act as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders, understanding their challenges and positioning our Retail Analytics solutions as strategic assets. </li></ul><p>Consultative Selling and Solution Development </p><ul><li>Use a consultative sales approach to uncover client needs, define problem statements, and partner Product Area Experts to elevate the business. </li></ul><ul><li>Scope, position, and close deals that deliver measurable business impact for clients. </li></ul><p>Sales Presentations and Demonstrations </p><ul><li>Prepare and deliver compelling, customized sales presentations that clearly articulate the business value and differentiation of our solutions. </li></ul><ul><li>Carry out effective product demonstrations in partnership with Product Area Experts and Sales engineers. </li></ul><p>Negotiation and Deal Closure </p><ul><li>Lead high-stakes negotiations, structuring complex deals that satisfy client needs while driving profitable growth. </li></ul><ul><li>Close business with a disciplined, strategic approach to contract and commercial terms. </li></ul><p>Market Research and Competitive Intelligence </p><ul><li>Conduct continuous research on industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies. </li></ul><ul><li>Leverage insights to refine sales strategies and position our Retail Analytics solutions competitively. </li></ul><p>Cross-Functional Collaboration </p><ul><li>Partner closely with Product Area Experts and Customer Success managers throughout the sales cycle to deliver tailored solutions and ensure long-term client success. </li></ul><ul><li>Provide structured, actionable feedback to Product, Marketing, and Delivery teams to inform roadmaps and go-to-market strategies. </li></ul><p>Training and Mentoring </p><ul><li>Provide guidance, mentorship, and sales best practices to junior team members, contributing to the development of a high-performing sales culture. </li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Analytics, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. </li></ul><ul><li>10-12 years of consultative sales experience selling data; with a proven record of exceeding sales targets and closing complex, multi-stakeholder deals. </li></ul><ul><li>Ideally expertise in Retail Analytics, Data SaaS Solutions and/or AI technologies</li></ul><ul><li>Exceptional strategic negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to influence C-level executives and senior stakeholders. </li></ul><ul><li>Outstanding communication and presentation skills; ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value. </li></ul><ul><li>Highly organized and disciplined in pipeline management, deal qualification, and sales forecasting. </li></ul><ul><li>Comfortable operating independently while collaborating effectively across a matrixed organization. </li></ul><ul><li>Willingness to travel for client meetings, conferences, and industry events as needed. </li></ul><p><strong>Success Profile </strong></p><p>The ideal candidate will achieve the following within the first 12–18 months: </p><ul><li>Consistently achieve or surpass quarterly and annual revenue goals. </li></ul><ul><li>Maintain 3x pipeline coverage and high win rates on qualified opportunities. </li></ul><ul><li>Successfully land new strategic accounts, building strong foundations for long-term partnerships. </li></ul><ul><li>Grow revenue within existing accounts by expanding solution footprint and increasing client dependency on Retail Analytics insights. </li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrate mastery of complex deal cycles, from prospecting and qualification through to contract negotiation and deal closure. </li></ul><ul><li>Stay ahead of industry trends, contributing thought leadership that positions the company as a market leader. </li></ul><ul><li>Work seamlessly with Product Area Experts and Customer Success teams to deliver exceptional client experiences and long-term value. </li><li>Mentor and elevate junior team members, share knowledge openly, and contribute to a high-performance, winning culture. </li></ul><p><strong>US Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Comprehensive healthcare plan (medical, Rx, dental and vision).</li><li>Flexible spending accounts and Health Savings Account (including company contributions).</li><li>Life and AD&amp;D insurance.</li><li>401(k) retirement plan including company matching contributions.</li><li>Disability insurance.</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement.</li><li>Discretionary paid time off program and 11 paid holidays.</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><p>This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range: $117,500.00 - $130,000.00.  Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role might also be eligible for a sales-based incentive or performance-based bonus. Other benefits include flexible working environment, comprehensive health insurance, industry-leading parental leave, life insurance, education support and more.</p><p><strong>Our Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Flexible working environment</li><li>Volunteer time off</li><li>LinkedIn Learning</li><li>Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)</li></ul><p>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 NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. 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