Business Development Executive

Role Overview

This role positions you as a key driver in broadening NIQ's client base by securing new business partners. You will analyze the market to detect potential customers, cultivate meaningful and lasting client relationships, and persuasively communicate NIQ's portfolio advantages. Your efforts directly fuel our sustainable business expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively acquire new customers in partnership with the Sales Development team.
• Continuously monitor market trends and competitors to inform sales strategies.
• Participate actively in formulating operational plans and managing cross-account sales initiatives.
• Establish and nurture long-term relationships with important client stakeholders.
• Develop and present compelling sales pitches and lead negotiations through to finalized contracts.
• Manage national and international sales and contract talks to achieve mutually beneficial results.
• Hold full accountability for revenue and results within your assigned territory.

Candidate Qualifications

• Several years' experience in sales, ideally with a focus on new client acquisition and a strong interest in the FMCG sector.
• Comprehensive understanding of the consumer goods market, including major players, structures, strategies, and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to pinpoint customer needs and convert them into concrete sales opportunities.
• Highly customer-centric approach paired with excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• University degree or an equivalent qualification.
• Thrives in team environments and adapts confidently to fast-paced, dynamic workplaces.
• Proficient in both written and spoken German and English.
• Assertiveness and confidence in negotiating sales terms and pricing.

Benefits and Work Environment

• 30 days of paid annual leave.
• Structured onboarding with professional mentoring and regular quality feedback.
• Extensive training opportunities through global learning platforms.
• Flexible work hours, time tracking for work-life balance, and partial hybrid working options.
• Excellent career growth prospects nationally and internationally.
• A collaborative, global workplace fostering team spirit and mutual respect.
• High ownership role with a leading company offering a broad product portfolio.
• Challenging and diverse client engagement, focused on new client acquisition.
• Additional perks include flexible working environments, volunteer time off, access to learning resources, and an employee assistance program.

Additional Information on Recruitment Practices

NIQ employs artificial intelligence tools during recruitment stages to streamline workflows and support fair assessments based on job-related criteria. Human decision-making exclusively governs final hiring choices, with ongoing reviews of AI systems to minimize bias and ensure legal compliance. Candidates may contact local HR for inquiries or requests related to accommodations or human review as applicable by law.

About NIQ

NIQ is a leading global consumer intelligence company, offering unparalleled insights into consumer buying patterns and facilitating new growth avenues. Following a 2023 merger with GfK, NIQ operates in over 100 markets, covering the vast majority of the global population and providing advanced analytics through innovative platforms.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

NIQ is dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace reflecting diverse communities. The company makes employment decisions devoid of discrimination based on protected characteristics and actively promotes equity and inclusion within its culture.