We are seeking an experienced Market Research professional to lead and grow strategic client relationships, identify new commercial opportunities, and deliver high-impact insights-driven solutions. The role involves end-to-end ownership of client engagement, proposal development, project advisory, and financial management, with a strong focus on technology, telecommunications, and consumer durables industries across B2B and B2C segments.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strong, trusted relationships with key clients to support and grow their marketing research needs.
- Identify and generate new business opportunities for NielsenIQ by pitching relevant and innovative research solutions.
- Demonstrate deep industry expertise across technology, telecom, and durables sectors, serving both B2B and B2C clients.
- Lead new opportunity prospecting by taking research briefs, developing compelling proposals, and presenting tailored propositions.
- Advise clients on project execution, provide regular progress updates, and coordinate internally to ensure accurate data collection and processing.
- Conduct secondary research to support the development of best-in-class proposals and thought leadership content.
- Manage client stakeholders effectively by addressing queries, resolving concerns, and providing consultative guidance.
- Oversee client financials including budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and collections.
- Build strategic understanding of industry trends, competitive landscape, and growth opportunities to support business planning.
- Provide top management with comprehensive reviews of internal performance and client financials.
- Actively contribute to NielsenIQ’s thought leadership initiatives and industry presence.
Role Requirements
- 8+ years of relevant professional experience, with mandatory experience in market research.
- Strong proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
- Proven ability to understand technical and complex client briefs, particularly within financial services and related industries.
- End-to-end ownership of proposal development, from brief interpretation to solution design and pricing.
- Sound understanding of analysis tools, data interpretation, and insights-based storytelling.
- Excellent communication skills with a consultative, data-driven selling approach.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and manage multiple internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills with a commercial mindset.
- Knowledge of UAE/GCC markets is a strong advantage; experience within a multinational market research agency preferred.