Junior Analytical Consultant

Job Description

The Retailer Vertical department at NielsenIQ is at the forefront of helping our clients navigate the evolving landscape of consumer behavior and retail performance. Our team partners daily with leading players in the FMCG sector, delivering insights that shape in-store strategies and drive business growth.

As an Junior Analytical Consultant, you will play a key role in supporting some of our strategic clients in the Netherlands. You will combine your analytical expertise with a deep understanding of retail dynamics to deliver actionable insights. While the initial focus will be on FMCG, the scope of your role may expand in the future to include T&D sectors.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Client Insight & Strategy

• Support your retail client in enhancing performance from headquarters to point of sale by leveraging multiple data sources, especially retailer panel data.
• Act as the on-site or primary contact for research teams, category managers, buyers, private label managers, and store owners.
• Conduct marketing mix analyses (pricing, assortment, promotions, shelf availability) to support commercial decision-making.
• Deliver clear, actionable insights on market trends, sales data, and evolving consumer behaviors (e.g., organic products, e-commerce, private labels).
• Translate insights into strategic recommendations (Quantified Business Opportunities)

Sales Ready Leads & Collaboration

• Identify opportunities during client interactions and sharing them with the Account Development team.
• Collaborate effectively with sales and expert teams to meet clients needs and requirements
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our analytics offerings and client engagement strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Native Dutch speaker with strong English proficiency (spoken and written).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in the FMCG sector or a similar analytical role (internships within FMCG are great).

Technical Skills

• Proficient in analyzing panel data and interpreting complex datasets.
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Soft Skills

• Organized, responsible, and proactive.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Skilled in storytelling and client-centric communication.
• Able to build trust and long-term relationships with clients.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.

OUR BENEFITS

• Flexible working environment: we offer a flexible work environment with a hybrid home/office system, giving you the opportunity to work efficiently both on-site and remotely from home
• Ongoing learning to support your professional development
• Combination of international work environment and local customers: you will be part of the international organization with local clients, providing you with a diverse and stimulating work environment
• Diverse Career Paths: explore various career paths within the NielsenIQ structure, both in the Netherlands and internationally, as you grow and advance in your role
• Volunteer time off
• Transportation allowance, 13th month and pension system

Additional Information

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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