Account Manager - Retail

4 Months ago • 3-5 Years • Account Management

Job Summary

Job Description

The Account Manager - Retail will play a pivotal role in driving recruitment targets by identifying key industry touchpoints, improving coverage through retailer recruitment, refining the value proposition, and providing feedback on pitch documents. This position requires a strategic blend of expertise and industry acumen to effectively plan and execute ambitious projects aimed at elevating retail data partnerships and enhancing service quality. The role involves maintaining close relationships with data science and operations teams, building action plans, and negotiating agreements with new partners. The successful execution of these responsibilities is anticipated to elevate retail data partnerships, enhance service quality, and open new business opportunities. Contributions via this role will be instrumental in shaping the future trajectory of GfK's growth and success in the Tech and Durable markets in Greece.
Must have:
  • 3-5+ years of related experience.
  • Solid sales skills and expertise in target scope.
  • Solid understanding of data analytics industry.
  • Solid understanding of market trends impacting customers.
Perks:
  • Flexible working environment
  • Volunteer time off
  • LinkedIn Learning
  • Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Job Details

Job Description

To track consumer trends in the Tech & Durables goods sector, NIQ relies on sales data exchanges with retailers in the industry, whether they operate physical stores or online platforms. 

The primary purpose of this role is to improve NIQ’s position within the Tech and Durables industries (Electronics, Telecoms, IT, DIY, Homewares, Optics & others). The  Account Manager - Retail will leverage their network and industry understanding to forge pivotal connections with key industry stakeholders within retail. This role demands a strategic blend of expertise and industry acumen, enabling effective planning and execution of ambitious projects. 

The position is of strategic importance, as the successful execution of these responsibilities is anticipated to elevate retail data partnerships, enhance service quality, and open new business opportunities. Contributions via this role will be instrumental in shaping the future trajectory of GfK's growth and success in the Tech and Durable markets in the Greece. 

Responsibilities 

The Account Manager - Retail will play a pivotal role in driving recruitments targets, focusing on the following key areas: 

  • Identification of Key Industry Touchpoints: Actively identify and engage with vital industry touchpoints, facilitating the introduction and promotion of NIQ’s Tech and Durable data partnership model. 

  • Improve coverage through retailer recruitment: Investigate and facilitate new data sourcing using various methods; direct approaches, industry organizations, software providers etc., always aiming to expand and diversify the reach of NIQ's data partnerships. 

  • Adapt Proposition: Take a leading role in refining and enhancing GfK’s value proposition. This involves a deep understanding of industry dynamics and customer needs to ensure that offerings and go to market are competitive and relevant 

  • Refinement of Pitch Documents: Provide expert feedback on pitch documents, ensuring they are compelling and also effectively aligned with industry expectations and standards. This includes crafting persuasive narratives and tailoring messages to resonate with targeted stakeholders 

  • Internal Coordination: maintain close relationship with data science team to finetune our universe studies and with the Operations team for the integration of new retailers and banners. 

  • Commercial excellence is your daily routine: building action plans, nourish and follow your pipeline, look outside the box to open doors and negotiate the best agreement with our new partners. 

Qualifications

  • Min 3-5+ years of related experience. 
  • Solid sales skills and developed sales expertise in target scope. 

  • Solid understanding of data analytics industry, business model, products, services and solutions. 

  • Solid understanding of market trends and its interdependencies impacting customers. 

 

Additional Information

 

 

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Our Benefits

  • Flexible working environment
  • Volunteer time off
  • LinkedIn Learning
  • Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ 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.

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