**Job Description**:
As Sales Lead, **Small Medium Business**, you will be part of the Small Medium Business sales organization in NIQ APAC and will collaborate with the respective market Sales Team to generate revenue for the products you assigned for Small and Medium Clients in your respective market. To be successful in this role, you need to have a proven track sales record. You will be a team player that has a strong bias for action, and an ability to 'find a way' to overcome barriers and challenges. As we are a global organization, you will build networks, and work on assignments and opportunities across borders, which will require strong written and verbal communication skills. Existing/Previous knowledge and exposure to NIQ retail measurement data will be a plus.
**Responsibilities**
**Commercial Leadership**
- Delivery of business Sales Medium Business target and business results by championing a client-centric sales mindset;
- To drive and champion a sales and growth mindset within the organization;
- To develop a sales strategy and go-to-market execution plans, with a focus on growing revenue in new clients along with former NIQ clients;
- To build and empower a team that is accountable for the delivery of business goals and targets.
- To develop the right offerings for SMB, the affordable price points to penetrate SMB clients
**Financial Acumen**
- Own and manage SMB P&L in your respective market, delivering revenue and EBITDA targets;
- To build and deliver the SMB annual operating plan, achieving revenue and cost targets;
- To manage the ongoing pipeline management, sales forecasts & sales meetings.
**Client Leadership**
- Build SMB client prospect database
- Segment SMB clients by their data expertise & need state, to define relevant solutions that address their needs/ pain points
- Work with Marcom to develop compelling content and campaign specifically for SMB, to build awareness and generate qualified leads
- Actively engage with clients & taking ownership;
- Be the voice of SMB client into NIQ, and the voice of NIQ into the client;
- To ensure client centricity and satisfaction.
**Be an Ambassador**
- To represent the NIQ brand in the SMB market, participating in external events and professional speaking engagements;
- To be a role model internally, participate in company events and activities
**Qualifications**:
- Bachelor's Degree in the related field
- 5-8 years of working experience and proven sales results
- Strategic sales and business development competency
- Excellent client management and relationship-building skills and ability to converse with stakeholders in clients' organizations, up to C-Suite level
- Knowledge and understanding of strategy and the use of market data
- Related industries include: Consumer Packaged Goods, Consultative Sales, **B2B**/SaaS Sales
- Experience with Sales Tech is a plus
- Master full sales process from lead generation to closing sales
Additional Information
**About NIQ**
NIQ, the world's leading consumer intelligence company, reveals new pathways to growth for retailers and consumer goods manufacturers. With operations in more than 100 countries, NIQ delivers the most complete and clear understanding of consumer buying behavior through an advanced business intelligence platform with integrated predictive analytics. NIQ delivers the Full View.
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