Analytical Sales Consultant – NIQ Consumer Panel Services

Hybrid / Oxford, United Kingdom

Full-time

At NIQ Consumer Panel Services, we’re committed to delivering the Full View of shopper behaviour by helping FMCG manufacturers and retailers understand how shoppers behave, what drives their choices and where the next growth opportunities lie. Our Homescan panel data gives clients a rich view of real shopper behaviour, helping them make better decisions across brand, category, range, pricing and shopper strategy.

We are looking for an Analytics Sales Consultant to join our Consumer Analytical Solutions team. This is a client-facing, commercially focused role for someone who can turn rich shopper data into compelling insight solutions, identify growth opportunities and support the development of paid analytical projects.

The successful candidate will work closely with sales, customer success and specialist analytics teams to shape solutions that respond to client business challenges. You will help identify client needs, design appropriate analytical approaches, support proposals and pitches, and ensure projects are delivered with clear commercial value and actionable recommendations.

Salary: 41900 GBP to 51200 GBP gross per year. Placement within the range will depend on objective criteria including experience, skills, and internal equity considerations.We are committed to equal pay and pay transparency. Remuneration decisions are made using gender-neutral and objective criteria.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, qualify and shape commercial analytics opportunities using NIQ Consumer Panel Services data.

• Translate client business questions into clear analytical approaches and compelling insight solutions.

• Partner with sales and customer success teams to support client conversations, proposals and pitches.

• Design tailored solutions that combine behavioural shopper data with attitudinal research where relevant.

• Work with modelling, scripting and delivery teams to ensure projects are delivered smoothly and to a high standard.

• Present insight stories and recommendations that help clients make better commercial decisions.

• Build strong internal networks to raise awareness of analytical capabilities and create new growth opportunities.

• Act as an advocate for the value of shopper analytics across NIQ and with clients.

What we are looking for

• Experience in insight, analytics, category management, commercial strategy or consultative sales, ideally within FMCG, retail or consumer data.

• Strong analytical curiosity and the ability to turn data into clear, commercially relevant recommendations.

• Confidence engaging clients and senior stakeholders, with strong communication and presentation skills.

• A consultative mindset, with the ability to understand client challenges and shape solutions around them.

• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across sales, customer success and expert teams.

• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience with shopper or consumer panel data, survey design or attitudinal research would be an advantage but is not essential.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of data, insight, client engagement and commercial growth. You will help major FMCG and retail clients unlock the value of real shopper behaviour and turn insight into action.

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.

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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