Hiring: Director, Insights Company: NielsenIQ Location: New Providence, NJ Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:58:14 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : AI, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Project Management, Stakeholder Management About the job Experience: •8+ years of relevant experience in CPG, consumer insights, analytics, client leadership, or professional services, with experience in OTC, Personal Care, Health & Wellness, or adjacent consumer categories preferred Required Skills: •Client Partnership & Strategic Leadership •Be a leader of day-to-day strategic insights relationships with a leading OTC and Personal Care manufacturer, serving as a trusted partner to client stakeholders across insights, brand, category, sales, and commercial teams •Partner with the Vice President, Insights to elevate the client experience, align against joint business priorities, and ensure NIQ is delivering against the client's most important growth questions •Build strong client relationships by bringing a consultative mindset, proactive perspective, and clear recommendations to every client interaction •Help the client identify and clarify the underlying business challenge, ensuring your team solves the true business question rather than simply fulfilling requested analyses •Lead key client meetings and business reviews, delivering insights and recommendations to both working teams and senior stakeholders •Be present onsite at the client's New Providence, NJ location a minimum of two days per week to deepen partnership, strengthen collaboration, and stay closely connected to emerging client priorities •Coach and oversee your team's delivery of high-quality insights and analysis that accurately and effectively address client business needs Qualifications: •Strong stakeholder management experience, including the ability to build trust, influence client teams, and manage complex client relationships •Demonstrated ability to use data analytics, consumer insights, retail dynamics, and industry context to support brand building, marketing, merchandising, innovation, category strategy, and growth planning •Proven ability to translate business questions into clear analytic approaches and actionable recommendations •Strong executive communication skills, including the ability to present insights clearly and confidently to senior client stakeholders •Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deliverables, and client requests in a fast-paced environment •Strong sense of urgency, accountability, and ownership in driving client outcomes •Demonstrated capacity to develop talent, build team engagement, and foster a high-performing team culture •Highly proficient in Microsoft applications, including Excel and PowerPoint •Ability and willingness to work onsite a minimum of two days per week at the client's New Providence, NJ location. •Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree Compensation: •$110,000 - $150,000 / year •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!