Key Account Manager (Consumer & Marketing Research)

The person will be responsible for relations with key existing client/s in the area of consumer and shopper research as well as sales of marketing research to them.

The person will also be responsible for business development with prospective Clients (building relations, identifying opportunities, preparation of proposals and negotiations with Clients).

The person will be cooperating closely with the execution team, operation team, and data analytics teams internally.

Responsibilities

• Sales to strategic Client/s (identifying opportunities, running capability meetings, preparing proposals, negotiating proposals);
• Developing consumer insights business with new Clients: identifying needs, building relations, building awareness of research solutions, preparing proposals, negotiating;
• Building research awareness in and outside of the organization: presenting at conferences, Client and internal events;
• Cooperating with the execution and operations team;
• The person will be responsible for the sales target.

About you

• 3+ years of experience in market research and/or in other marketing services sales;
• Knowledge on consumer and shopper research methodologies;
• Advantage of experience in working with FMCG, Retail or T&D;
• Building strong relations with Clients, strong communication and Client management skills;
• Sales and negotiations skills;
• High level of responsibility;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft tools;
• Proficiency in English and Russian.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

• Work in a stable environment, in a large international research company;
• Access to learning platforms, mentorship programs and educational support to keep developing your skills;
• Opportunity to be a part of many products development projects (AR, Immersive Reality, Digital Solutions);
• Ability to develop within expert groups in various products, methodologies and analytical tools;
• High level of projects & clients diversity (qual & quant / FMCG & non-FMCG);
• Great, friendly atmosphere;
• Working in a multi-country environment (on local and multicounty projects);
• Private Health Insurance compensation package (after the probation period).

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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