ABOUT THE ROLE
The Retail Insight Centre of Excellence at NIQ acts as a strategic partner to our local team, helping them respond faster to changing market dynamics. We specialize in a wide range FMCG and Tech&Durables categories, delivering insights and recommendations that are critical to our clients' success.
We are currently looking for a motivated Senior Insight Analyst to join our team, to support local NIQ retailers team across Western Europe. In this role, you will work closely with internal stakeholders across one or more markets, helping them make better decisions based on research and sales data.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Building a strong partnership with your internal and/or external stakeholders and seek to make an impact by creating & delivering slides and story flows, analytical insights & presentations for our clients
Fostering a strong understanding of your company’ business priorities
Working with large data sets to understand drivers of category and brand performance on country level
Sharing and actively searching for best practice examples and implementing the approach in their own work whenever possible.
Supporting other team members during meetings and presentations.
Maintaining stakeholder satisfaction through clear expectations management and effective coordination of the analytical pipeline, while fostering long-term relationships built on trust and consistent delivery.
Contributing to the team mission by participation in strategic internal projects (coaching, championship, analytical or soft-skills projects).
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOU
For this crucial business role, you will have to possess strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, as well as demonstrate an analytical mindset, curiosity, accountability, and engagement.
You will make a difference by helping some of the largest Western European markets make the right choices for their growth strategies. You will partner with your colleagues and support the clients to discover what is happening with their categories and brands and what they should do to improve business performance.
REQUIREMENTS
Min. 3 years of experience working in an analytical capacity.
Previous working experience with FMCG, T&D, Retail, or market research industry would be considered a big advantage.
Knowledge of NielsenIQ/Gfk data and systems is an asset.
University degree in Business/Marketing/Economics/Statistics or related field.
An aptitude and aspirations to build trust and relationships with internal stakeholders, while being open to a client-facing role in future.
Strong numerical confidence, data visualization skills, and ability to translate numbers into clear insights and recommendations.
Very good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Fluent communication in English - verbal and written (at least C1 level).
Knowledge of other European languages (French, Italian, German, Spanish) is a plus.
Excellent time management and prioritization skills with a proven track record of delivering projects on time.
Strong interpersonal skills and ease of working in a multicultural setting and a virtual environment.
Ability to work both independently and as a team player.
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Additional InformationOur Benefits
- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- LinkedIn Learning
- Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
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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.
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Skills Required
- At least 3 years of experience working in an analytical capacity
- University degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Statistics, or a related field
- Strong numerical confidence and data visualization skills
- Ability to translate numbers into clear insights and recommendations
- Very good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Fluent written and verbal English communication at least C1 level
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills with a proven record of delivering projects on time
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in multicultural and virtual environments
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Previous experience with FMCG, technology and durable goods, retail, or market research
- Knowledge of NielsenIQ/GfK data and systems
- Knowledge of French, Italian, German, or Spanish
- Aptitude and aspiration to build stakeholder relationships and openness to a future client-facing role
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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What We Do
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Why Work With Us
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