Hiring: Associate Director, Account Development (Emerging Brands) Company: NielsenIQ Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 19:58:14 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : AI, Project Management, Salesforce, Segment About the job Experience: •8+ years of relevant experience in CPG, sales, account management, category management, or market research/analytics. Required Skills: •NIQ’s Emerging Team supports manufacturers, with this role sitting in the Non-Food manufacturer segment. These categories are vital to driving overall store traffic, loyalty, and revenue. As consumer behavior shifts and innovation accelerates, our clients rely on NIQ for the clarity and precision needed to make confident, data‑backed decisions. •You’ll bring curiosity and commercial instinct to every interaction—learning your client's priorities, identifying where NIQ can help them win, and leading the charge to turn insights into action. •Your goal: drive measurable growth and strengthen long‑term partnerships. •Grow and deepen client relationships with key decision makers, elevating NIQ’s presence, expanding solution adoption, and renewing existing business •Through consultative selling, strategic account planning, and opportunity identification. •POS, Panel, BASES/Innovation, Analytics, Technology, Consumer Insights, and others—to deliver cohesive, compelling solutions. •Guide NIQ specialty sales partners and service teams to ensure proposals and insights lead to client action and measurable value. •Manage your sales pipeline with discipline, maintaining accurate tracking in Microsoft Dynamics. Qualifications: •5–8+ years of relevant experience in CPG, sales, account management, category management, or market research/analytics. •Operational familiarity with data such as POS, Consumer Panel, Analytics, or related technologies. •Passionate about the CPG industry, hungry to learn more and self-motivated. •Comfortable with managing sales targets and building and maintaining a pipeline of sales opportunities •Both short‑cycle and long‑cycle selling motions •Proven ability to develop strategic account plans and engage & present to stakeholders at all levels, including the C‑suite. •Exceptional presentation, proposal development, and communication skills. •CPG experience is strongly preferred. •Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree is a plus. •Strong consultative sales approach with excellent negotiation skills. Compensation: •$98,000 - $110,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Comprehensive healthcare plan (medical, Rx, dental, and vision) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!