Data Partner Leader

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Align vendor sourcing plans with the Data Strategy team and regional Product Leads.
• Create sourcing plans by country and channel type based on store and channel targets.
• Generate leads through research, referrals, networking, and industry events.
• Identify decision-makers and pitch the NielsenIQ eData vision.
• Ensure NDAs and other legal documentation are in place.
• Coordinate store estimates, test-data receipt, data feedback, and final usable store counts.
• Craft vendor offerings, negotiate deals, secure business-case approval, and complete contracts.
• Hand contracted vendors over to eData and internal teams for technical relationship management.
• Develop and negotiate partnership expansion plans within and across countries.
• Launch social media campaigns promoting the NielsenIQ eData vision.

Candidate requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in commercial roles such as sales or customer service.
• Strong business development acumen, especially in SMB business.
• Understanding of POS software and hardware capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, sales pitching, contract, and deal negotiation skills.
• Strong account management skills and ability to identify vendor growth opportunities.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate across functions, and engage senior leadership.
• FMCG or retail experience is ideal; retail technology is an alternative preferred background.

Benefits

• Flexible working environment.
• Volunteer time off.
• LinkedIn Learning.
• Employee Assistance Program.

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