Associate Client Director - Insights
- Location
- Chicago, IL, United States
- Work mode
- Remote
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Company Description R26_0023522 At NIQ, we deliver the most complete and clear understanding of consumer buying behavior that reveals new pathways to growth. We are looking for an Associate Client Director to add to our Industry Insights team. This role is remote, with a preference for candidates located in the Chicago area who can occasionally attend onsite meetings and team events.
Job Description As an Associate Client Director, you’ll lead a team of Client Managers, Associate Client Managers and Analysts; guiding and coaching them to support clients to analyze data through use of NIQ tools and services, based on NIQ standards and service model to ensure clients are delivered insights on industries, markets and consumers so that they make informed business decisions. Responsible to drive NIQ's CS Industry Insights mission for their team through delivery of Thought Leadership and accountable for the on-target delivery of team KPIs. Responsibilities
- Own CS Industry Insights mission for the team through delivery of Thought Leadership.
- Ensure team delivers as per the relevant KPIs/ success metrics.
- Drive Service Model and JBPs execution strongly.
- Ensure all team members complete the Academy in time and with success, developing probing skills to identify and uncover the most important business questions for their clients & hold the team accountable for delivery of insights as per Academy learnings.
- Continuously guide and coach your team in utilizing and visualizing the most relevant data for developing strategically impactful presentations full of insights and proactive recommendations.
- Manage and guide the team to manage 'clients' expectations' in project scoping, prioritization, time management and adhering to JBP priorities.
- Demonstrate and guide team on solid question probing skills to identify and uncover the most important business questions for client(s).
- Lead generation: Display a full understanding of all NIQ portfolio of services and products as well as 'incremental offerings', and identify, create, and convert opportunities to incremental sales through strong client relationships & partnerships.
- Client briefing: Ensure the team receives client briefing as per the briefing form with all areas filled and client probing is done for clarity. Carry key accountability to client and hub that the team delivers fully completed (with quality inputs) briefing forms.
- Proactively partner with necessary senior stakeholders to prevent potential roadblocks and to remove them when they arise.
- Drive customer satisfaction, ensuring the team delivers the best-in-class analyses and relevant and impactful insights.
- Be a bi-lingual (CPS+RMS) team leader/ strategist:
- Demonstrate an everyday Consumer- driven marketing culture.
- Probe and provoke clients to more business questions to analyze consumer behavior.
- Generate CPS Leads (upsell contracts, ad-hoc, CAS).
- Persuade win-back clients on NIQ's superior CPS proposition.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in the CPG industry and/or related sales, category management, market research.
- Prior experience with NielsenIQ (or similar) solutions preferred in analytics space, including POS/Panel data.
- Strong analytical mind and excellent numerical skills.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Sheets/Slides.
- Excellent command of both written and spoken English.
- Digital savvy.
- Fast learner of concepts/ tools/ analyses.
- Display ability to incorporate deep industry knowledge and Thought Leadership into analyses.
- Proficiency in pulling, analyzing, and incorporating all NIQ data sources that are relevant to the client(s) – i.e. RMS, Homescan, Omni, Spectra, etc.
- Proficiency in utilizing Discover and helping diminish/eliminate client concerns & roadblocks in order to drive usage.
- Ability to coach others in data analyses and working with the NIQ tools.
Additional Information This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range: $99,800 - $112,420. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role might also be eligible for a sales-based incentive or performance-based bonus. Other benefits include a flexible working environment, comprehensive health insurance, industry-leading parental leave, life insurance, education support and more. US Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare plan (medical, Rx, dental and vision).
- Flexible spending accounts and Health Savings Account (including company contributions).
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan including company matching contributions.
- Disability insurance.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Discretionary paid time off program and 11 paid holidays.
Our Benefits
• Flexible working environment
- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- LinkedIn Learning
- Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
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 Want to keep up with our latest updates? Follow us on: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
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
From NielsenIQ's careers page (SmartRecruiters), checked 29 Oct 2026.
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Posted 23 Oct 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job