Business Development Senior Manager- Innovation Practice

Company Description

At NIQ, our obsession in helping our clients to grow through a comprehensive understanding of consumer behavior leveraging on the ongoing innovation in technology is what motivates us. Our work helps our clients set growth strategies and determines what products or services you ultimately see in the market and how our clients drive their marketing and trade strategies

Job Description

At Strategic Analytics & Insights (SA&I), we empower our clients with data-driven strategies that drive growth and transformation. Our team of experts partners closely with clients to deliver actionable insights across innovation, brand & media, consumer behavior, and advanced analytics. We combine global expertise with local execution to ensure every solution is tailored, impactful, and aligned with our clients' goals. Through collaboration, thought leadership, and a relentless focus on customer success, we help businesses unlock their full potential. 

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between the company and key clients, ensuring alignment of business objectives and long-term partnership growth. 
• Develop and execute client engagement strategies that drive revenue, retention, and satisfaction. 
• Analyze client performance metrics and market trends to identify growth opportunities and proactively recommend solutions. 
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with internal teams (e.g., sales, marketing, product, finance) to deliver tailored client solutions. 
• Translate client needs into actionable insights, influencing internal roadmaps and service enhancements. 
• Manage contract negotiations, renewals, and pricing discussions with a focus on value creation and mutual benefit. 
• Resolve complex client issues with a strategic and consultative approach, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction. 
• Stay informed on industry developments and competitive landscape to anticipate client needs and market shifts. 

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years working experience in market research or consulting company or advertising/PR company or a related field  
• Previous experience in managing a client relationship, sales or client service 
• Proficient in both Korean and English, as you will be responsible for managing local clients.

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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NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide. Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NIQ News Center: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion