Senior Executive Retailer Industry Insights

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Johannesburg, City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZAF
Hybrid
Senior level
Big Data • Information Technology
The world's leading consumer intelligence company.​
The Role
Delivers retail measurement analysis and performance insights to retailer clients in South Africa. Responsibilities include value analysis, business issue analysis, thought leadership, client presentations, self-service analytics adoption, training, service management, deliverable tracking, and collaboration with consulting and operations teams. The role also requires developing expertise in NielsenIQ RMS solutions and supporting customer experience transformation.
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Company Description

NielsenIQ Customer Success places our customers at the heart of everything that we do. We strive to offer a consistent customer experience across all our markets by harmonizing our ways of working, focusing on engagement and driving analytics excellence. We give our customers an enjoyable, easy, effective service featuring a modernized customer experience. Customer Success is instrumental to realize the NielsenIQ vision to be a leading global information services company with strong, market leading growth enabled by new, innovative product offerings and modern technology that creates substantial value for our customers, retailers and employees.

You’ll be working within the Analytics & Insights team, responsible for delighting clients around South Africa through delivering retail measurement insights and analysis for Retailer clients.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Service Management:

- Ensure the delivery of value analysis in a timely manner, aligned with strategic business priorities defined in the Account Plan with clients in South Africa

- Support the generation of thought leadership materials.

- Support account team building materials to new conversations with prospect clients

-Providing performance overview analysis and business issue analysis to Retailer clients

-Developing deep knowledge of NielsenIQ RMS solutions and delivering value for clients

- Working closely with the Consulting Lead, Operations Team and Retailer Vertical to transform customer experience

  • Efficiency / standardization / transformation:

- Make use of NIQ Connect platform in presentations and ensure the incorporation of guided analytics as a fundamental part of analytics promoting self-service in clients.

- Mapping of all deliverables committed to with the customer

- Achieving transparency in responses, commitments and constant communication (used as a negotiation and service management tool)

- Fulfilment of the service model agreed with the client (service mix).

  • Promote self service to customers

- Promote the use and application of NIQ Discover (data pull, reporting, business issues that can be solved by guided analytics)

- Promote the use of NIQ Tools and systems for quality issues, special customer requirements and information available in knowledge NielsenIQ

- Plan trainings with clients to ensure the above-mentioned points

  • Self-development:

- Comply with the internal training and certification process defined by the company (onboarding and NielsenIQ academy).

- Incorporation of the service code and golden rules in the day-to-day business.

 

About you

At Nielsen IQ you will experience a dynamic, open, and solution-oriented international environment, where we support your development through a trust-based feedback culture and diverse training possibilities.

As part of our culture, our promise to you is that at Nielsen IQ you can: Be Yourself, Make a Difference & Grow with Us.

 

Qualifications

  • Graduates preferably with background in Statistics (Master’s degree preferrable)
  • Fast learner, curious and interested in exploring data
  • Numeric and logical thinking.
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Good communication and presentation skills
  • An ability to work independently and in a team
  • Fluent in spoken and written English
  • Competent in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc)

 

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Additional Information

Our Benefits

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

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/

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.

For more information, visit NIQ.com

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Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence.  All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion

Skills Required

  • Graduate degree, preferably with a background in Statistics
  • Master's degree in Statistics or a related field
  • Fast learning ability, curiosity, and interest in exploring data
  • Numeric and logical thinking
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Good communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team
  • Fluency in spoken and written English
  • Competence in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

NielsenIQ Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about NielsenIQ and has not been reviewed or approved by NielsenIQ.

  • Parental & Family Support — Public materials highlight paid parental leave in the U.S., with additional paid disability time for birth parents. Parental leave is positioned as a standout element of the package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited or flexible PTO is referenced alongside paid holidays and sick leave, providing broad time-off options in many roles. Actual use can vary by team norms, but the formal breadth is notable.
  • Flexible Benefits — Work-from-home and hybrid arrangements are supported in many roles, with remote-friendly practices described across business lines. Flexibility is frequently positioned as a meaningful advantage.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
40,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1923

What We Do

NielsenIQ is the industry leader in global measurement and data analytics, and the most trusted source for retail and consumer intelligence. We deliver the complete truth to retailers, manufacturers, and our partners through our comprehensive data sets and powerful insights. We enable businesses to make critical decisions confidently, accelerating growth and optimizing performance.

Why Work With Us

We empower companies around the world to make bold decisions and transform their business with trusted data, solutions, and insights. Joining NielsenIQ means experiencing countless learning opportunities and gaining numerous pathways for growth.

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