Business Development Manager with French at NielsenIQ

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Manager with French

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description 

• Developing growth strategies and plans for existing & new clients to meet/exceed the revenue targets 
• Managing and retaining relationships with existing clients, including C-Suite 
• Increasing the client base/new logos (whitespace) 
• Develop strategies to convert ad-hoc clients to the subscription model 
• Build and maintain a pipeline of leads and proposals to ensure sustainable revenue growth 
• Arranging and leading discussions with prospective clients 
• Having an in-depth knowledge of the retail and execution research products and value proposition 
• Promoting NielsenIQ’s products/services to address client needs and objectives 
• Negotiating with external and internal stakeholders 
• Identifying and mapping business strengths and client needs 
• Researching business opportunities and viable revenue streams 
• Following industry events & trends locally and internationally 
• Drafting and reviewing contracts/proposals 
• Reporting on successes and areas needing improvement 

Education & Experience Requirements

• University Degree or equivalent experience 
• Strong analytical mind and excellent numerical skills 
• Above 5 years of experience in sales & client management ,and managing teams 
• French & English with other languages are an advantage

Skills:

• High-level communication skills 
• Stakeholder management skills 
• Proven ability to negotiate 
• Experience with the design and implementation of business development strategy 
• Conflict resolution 
• Self-motivated 
• Experience working towards and exceeding targets 
• Plenty of initiative 

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online