Regional Account Director - Tech & durables fluent in Korean

NielsenIQ

  • Dubai
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Company DescriptionAs an NIQ company, we are the world's leading consumer intelligence firm, delivering the Full View™ on consumer behavior. We work to enable manufacturers and retailers better understand what consumers really want. Our name has inspired trust for over 89 years because we take pride in discovering new pathways to sustainable growth for our clients, our people, and our planet.We are always looking for open-minded people who will grow with us, push boundaries, and pioneer disruptive methods in market research, data science, technology, and AI. If you share this passion to drive things forward and the integrity to insist on doing things the right way, we'll equip you to take your future into your own hands and play a leading role in our story.Job DescriptionThe Regional Account Director (RAD) is responsible for all commercial activities associated with their nominated Strategic Global and Expansion Accounts (Accounts) and accountable for achieving the global target set by NIQ-GfK. The RAD closely collaborates with other NIQ-GfK sales representatives to reach these financial targets for their Accounts. Therefore, the RAD will proactively align with the Global Head of Accounts, Region and Local Sales leaders and Vertical leaders to ensure the business has a clear understanding of revenue forecasts, major opportunities and customer satisfaction.Responsibilities:
  • Achieve regional sales target and manage accounts with new and existing regional headquartered clients
  • Strategize the business selling approach with focus on the Tech & Durables industry
  • Identify and develop the growth opportunity values using GfK tracking data based on the client needs
  • Analyze and present our data and findings in order to create a need to increase selling opportunities to existing and potential clients
  • Proactively lead and support regional and local pitches where necessary to ensure powerful proposals and convincing presentations are delivered regionally and globally at the main HQ.
  • Establish and maintain excellent relationships with key decisionmakers within existing and potential clients
  • Build and maintain C-suite level engagement to increase upsell opportunities
  • Develop and maintain access to senior stakeholders with regional budget sign-off is a key success factor
  • Identify potential problems and propose pro-active solutions to meet client needs
Qualifications:
  • Proficient in Korean and English.
  • Bachelor's Degree preferably in Business/Market Research/Statistics
  • Minimum of 5 years in the research industry, preferably within the technical consumer goods industry
  • Strong track record in business development in a highly complex data environment and consultancy
  • Ability to quickly grasp and understand markets, methodologies and techniques
  • Good organiser with the ability to prioritise and multi-task
  • Ability to maintain a positive, motivational, “get things done” attitude, especially when faced with difficult circumstances
  • Excellent sales/negotiation skills and a hunger to develop new business
  • Good interpersonal and relationship building skills (internal, external, and cross-cultural)
  • Problem solving skills
  • Good verbal and presentation skill
  • Business oriented skill, Excellent track record in business development
  • Able to communicate effectively wih all levels.
#LI-SG1Additional InformationOur Benefits
  • Work in an international, multicultural environment;
  • Access to learning platforms, mentorship programs and educational support to keep developing your skills;
  • Career growth opportunities;
  • Employee Assistance Program for all functions and levels;
  • Life Insurance
  • Meal vouchers,
  • Transportation allowance;
  • Additional paid day off;
  • Hybrid model of working.
Our Benefits
  • Flexible working environment
  • Volunteer time off
  • LinkedIn Learning
  • Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
About NIQNIQ 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.comWant to keep up with our latest updates?Follow us on: | | |Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionNIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide. Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NIQ News Center:

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