Job Description

MANAGER - PRODUCT LEADERSHIP 

INNOVATION TEAM - UK - Home Based contract

ABOUT THIS JOB

With best in class research and predictive analytical tools, NielsenIQ BASES remains at the core of our clients' new product ideas, product messaging, fresh packaging designs and optimal product launch strategies. In NielsenIQ BASES, you will work with industry leading marketers and see your work come to life. Have you ever wanted to modernize the brand and bottle design for an iconic beer company? How about discovering the next big energy drink? In NielsenIQ BASES, you can. Be curious. Be collaborative. Be forward thinking. Join the NielsenIQ BASES Product Leadership teams and unlock the next set of analytical capabilities that will help the largest CPG manufacturers successfully innovate.

NielsenIQ is seeking a talented individual to drive the development and modernization of our concept testing, product testing, and forecasting solutions. In this role, you will build products from existing ideas, refine and optimize our commercial and delivery processes, and help to develop new ideas based on your industry experience and first-hand research. You must be ready to challenge preconceived notions and drive the evolution of our research. You must possess a unique blend of excellent project management, problem solving, and technical savvy; a big-picture vision, and the drive to make that vision a reality. You must have the ability to work cross-functionally, partnering with Data Science, Technology, Marketing, and Commercial stakeholders to bring solutions to life. You must enjoy spending time in the market to uncover external and internal opportunities, and find innovative solutions to these challenges. 

You will be responsible for defining product requirements and working with marketing communications and commercial leadership supporting the go-to-market strategy, product positioning and key benefits. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with commercial leaders and BASES Product Leadership to define strategic operational and commercial strategic priorities and a future solution roadmap
• Develop and implement programs to address operational and strategic priorities working in concert with commercial and BASES Product Leadership teams
• Provide support and resources for regional teams on coordinating training, onboarding, and roll-out of new solutions – includes upkeep of training materials
• Conduct detailed global competitive assessments that support positioning of NielsenIQ products
• Work with commercial leaders to create competitive advantage in product design; monitor strengths/weaknesses/changes in marketplace across the regions

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree 
• At least four years experience in Market Research, Survey Design, Marketing, Product Leadership, or Consumer Packaged Goods. 
• Combination of strategic thinker and executor, with the ability to set strategic direction and play a strong role in execution
• Change agent who is ready to challenge preconceived notions and facilitate the evolution of our business
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Self-starter who is highly driven to exceed expectations and resourceful in finding ways to overcome challenges
• Effective organizational skills, including the ability to identify priorities, work in a matrix organization, set one’s own deadlines and complete projects efficiently
• Strong interpersonal skills to interface with internal and external stakeholders across Operations, Technology, Data Science, Commercial, and Clients
• Strong communication and presentation skills in varied environments: live & virtual presentations, emails, worksessions, debates and dialogue.

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Additional Information

About NielsenIQ 

NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide. We provide consumer packaged goods manufacturers/fast-moving consumer goods and retailers with accurate, actionable information and insights and a complete picture of the complex and changing marketplace that companies need to innovate and grow. Our approach marries proprietary NielsenIQ data with other data sources to help clients around the world understand what’s happening now, what’s happening next, and how to best act on this knowledge. We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over 90 countries, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit www.niq.com.

NielsenIQ is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.