Senior Manager - Retailer Customer Success (Market research, Data analytics, Consumer Insights)
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About the Role
NielsenIQ seeks a Senior Manager to act as a strategic partner to key retail clients in the MEA region, driving analytics-driven client experiences and long-term partnerships. The role requires 8-12 years of CPG, retail, or market research experience, with prior NielsenIQ or GfK experience mandatory.
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Responsibilities
- Act as senior relationship owner for key retail clients, managing executive level engagement
- Identify and engage senior stakeholders across client organizations
- Partner with Account Directors to define and execute strategic service direction and support renewal
- Lead Joint Business Planning (JBP) with clear objectives and measurable success metrics
- Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR/Thought Leadership) and Top to Top client reviews
- Drive client satisfaction through structured NPS programs and proactive service governance
- Identify and convert growth opportunities based on client needs and NIQ's portfolio
- Support renewals, RFPs, and commercial proposals
- Deliver thought leadership using NIQ data and analytics
- Lead client onboarding and ensure seamless integration of services
Requirements
- 8 12 years of experience in CPG, retail, market research, or analytics driven roles
- Prior NielsenIQ or GfK experience required
- Strong experience managing regional/global retail accounts
- Deep expertise in analytics solutions (POS, Panel or SA&I)
- Proven track record in senior stakeholder management and complex client leadership
- Strong consultative mindset and strategic problem solving skills
- Demonstrated success in revenue growth and client expansion
- Experience with JBP, NPS, and value based selling
- Excellent presentation and storytelling skills
- Ability to lead cross functional teams in a matrix environment
- Master's degree (MBA preferred)
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Job Overview
- The Senior Manager – Customer Success (Retail Executive) will act as a strategic partner to key retail clients across the region.
- The role focuses on delivering a seamless, analytics‑driven client experience, leading high‑impact engagements, and strengthening long‑term partnerships.
- This position oversees major strategic Retailers and supports multi‑market needs across MEA.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as senior relationship owner for key retail clients, managing executive level engagement.
- Identify and engage senior stakeholders across client organizations.
- Partner with Account Directors to define and execute strategic service direction and support renewal.
- Lead Joint Business Planning (JBP) with clear objectives and measurable success metrics.
- Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR/Thought Leadership) and Top to Top client reviews.
- Drive client satisfaction through structured NPS programs and proactive service governance.
- Identify and convert growth opportunities based on client needs and NIQ’s portfolio.
- Deliver thought leadership using NIQ data and analytics.
- Lead client onboarding and ensure seamless integration of services.
- Establish governance frameworks and communication cadence.
About the Candidate
- 8 12 years of experience in CPG, retail, market research, or analytics‑driven roles.
- Prior NielsenIQ or GfK Experience is required.
- Strong experience managing regional/global retail accounts.
- Deep expertise in analytics solutions (POS, Panel or SA&I).
- Proven track record in senior stakeholder management and complex client leadership.
- Strong consultative mindset and strategic problem‑solving skills.
- Demonstrated success in revenue growth and client expansion.
- Experience with JBP, NPS, and value‑based selling.
- Excellent presentation and storytelling skills.
- Ability to lead cross‑functional teams in a matrix environment.
- Master’s degree (MBA preferred).
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.
- In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach.
- 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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