Associate Director, Strategic Sales (Sales & Trade Solutions)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager / Associate Director to drive strategic growth for the NIQ Sales & Trade Hub. This individual contributor role is responsible for identifying and closing high-value opportunities, developing executive-level client relationships, and shaping commercial strategies across key markets. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders while partnering closely with local commercial leaders, account teams, and cross-functional experts to deliver integrated solutions that drive client value and business growth. Responsibilities Drive revenue growth by identifying, developing, and closing strategic business opportunities across existing and prospective clients. Own and manage a portfolio of key accounts, building long-term relationships with senior client stakeholders and decision-makers. Lead executive-level consultative engagements to uncover client business challenges and develop tailored solutions leveraging the NIQ Sales & Trade Hub portfolio. Structure, negotiate, and close complex commercial agreements, ensuring alignment with business objectives and profitability targets. Develop and execute strategic account plans to expand share of wallet, accelerate growth, and strengthen client partnerships. Partner with local commercial leaders, account development teams, and subject matter experts to position integrated solutions and drive enterprise-wide opportunities. Influence commercial strategy by providing market intelligence, competitive insights, pricing recommendations, and growth opportunities. Lead large-scale proposal development, business cases, and executive presentations for strategic projects and enterprise accounts. Maintain accurate forecasting, sales pipeline visibility, and opportunity management through CRM and sales reporting tools. Represent NIQ Sales & Trade Hub at industry events, executive briefings, and client workshops to enhance market presence, thought leadership, and lead generation. Serve as a trusted advisor to both internal and external stakeholders, helping shape go-to-market strategies and commercial priorities. Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Analytics, or a related field. MBA preferred. 6-8+ years of progressive experience in sales, business development, account management, or commercial strategy within B2B, data & analytics, market research, SaaS, consulting, or related industries. Demonstrated success in managing enterprise accounts and closing large, complex, multi-stakeholder deals. Strong consultative selling capabilities with experience engaging and influencing Director, VP, and C-suite stakeholders. Proven ability to develop strategic account growth plans and drive measurable commercial outcomes. Excellent negotiation, executive presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate market insights into actionable growth strategies. Our Benefits Flexible working environment Volunteer time off LinkedIn Learning Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP) 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. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. 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