Account Executive, Advertiser & Agency (Business Development)

At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it’s consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future.

The Account Executive, Advertiser & Agency (Business Development) is responsible for engaging with agency & advertiser clients to evangelize Nielsen data. We are looking for a passionate strategic thinker and executor who is client focused with a strong background in data driven solutions and an in-depth knowledge of the digital advertising ecosystem. Bottom line - we are looking for someone who wants their clients to be successful as they navigate a changing data landscape.

Responsibilities: 

• Be the day to day point of contact and face of Nielsen for a list of agency, agency trading desk & advertiser clients activating Nielsen Audience segments for activation and overall DaaS (Data as a service) 

• Facilitate and lead DaaS presentations to clients.

• Handle correspondence for client requests. 

• Remain actively engaged with clients & continually evangelize Nielsen premium data sets.

• Identify & close opportunities for strategic partnerships (fixed revenue, usage threshold, etc) 

• Keep up with current events within the agencies including shifting advertisers, pitches and team hierarchy.

• Be aware of impactful changes in policies surrounding data activation. 

• Fulfill agency questionnaires and RFIs

• Maintain relationships with agency and advertiser partners within Nielsen. 

• Work closely with internal client strategy & product teams.

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience working in the digital media industry, either at a Publisher, Ad Network/DSP, Data Company, or Digital Agency.

• Understanding of digital and programmatic advertising and types of targeting 

• Have a passion for innovation and working on the cutting edge of digital advertising.

• Self-motivated with the ability to maintain a high level of productivity and manage multiple competing priorities.

• Consultative account management experience with multiple levels of management.

• Able to coordinate across multiple departments internally and externally.

• Able to work within a complex ecosystem and deal with ambiguity.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to grasp new concepts, both business and technical.

• Comfortable working across multiple time zones and traveling for meetings.

• Comfortable working from an office & from home

Enabling your best to power a better media future.

Holistic Rewards: We are committed to an inclusive benefits package that supports our employees and their families. This includes comprehensive health and wellness plans, a 401(k) with a Nielsen company match, and a generous paid time off policy. Depending on the role, additional benefits may include a company-provided vehicle and/or discretionary incentive/bonus eligibility.

Compensation Transparency: The posted base salary range is a reasonable estimate that  may be adjusted based on the final work location of the selected employee. Individual pay within the range is determined by factors such as experience, training, geography, certifications, and business needs. Beyond base salary, this role may be eligible for bonuses, equity, or other incentives.

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