Strategic Analytics & Insight Client Business Partner

About the Role

At NIQ, we turn data into decisions and insights into growth. As the global leader in consumer intelligence, we help clients identify opportunities, shape strategies, and act with confidence in dynamic markets.

We are hiring a Sales Consultant – Strategic Analytics & Insights (SA&I) in Germany. This role is for someone with first professional experience who wants to build a career in sales.

In this role, you will develop client opportunities and work closely with Subject Matter Experts, Customer Success, and other NIQ functions to deliver data- and insight-driven solutions to clients across consumer goods & services.

Your Responsibilities

• Opportunity development & sales execution - Identify, shape, and drive client opportunities, supporting the sales process from initial conversations through proposal development to closing.

• Pipeline & revenue contribution - Build and manage a sales pipeline, contribute to revenue targets, and support opportunity prioritization and forecasting.

• Client Interaction - Engage with client stakeholders in meetings and discussions, supporting commercial conversations and building professional relationships.

• Insight-led selling - Develop opportunities within consumer goods & services, positioning SA&I solutions across the full brand & product life cycle.

• Cross-functional collaboration - Work closely with Subject Matter Experts, Customer Success, and internal teams to scope solutions, develop proposals, and support successful client outcomes.

About Your Profile

• First professional experience (typically 1–3 years) in a commercial, sales, analytics, consulting, or client-facing role
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, economics, analytics, social sciences, or a related field
• Interest in—or exposure to—consumer goods, services, or adjacent industries
• Exposure to Market Research, Analytics & Insights, Consulting, or SaaS is a plus
• Fluent in German and English, comfortable in a professional client environment
• Commercial mindset and motivation to grow in a sales role
• Ability to structure problems and translate data into clear, client-relevant messages
• Curiosity and strong interest in data, analytics, and AI-driven decision-making

What We Offer

• 30 days of annual leave
• Structured mentorship program
• Global training & development (Client Delivery Academy)
• Flexible working (hybrid, flexi hours)
• Strong career growth opportunities (local & global)
• Collaborative, international environment
• High ownership within a market-leading company
• Exposure to complex and high-level client environments

Why NIQ?

• The Full View™: access to the most comprehensive market data
• AI + Human Intelligence: cutting-edge tools with real impact
• Global scale: 25,000+ clients across 100+ markets
• Empowering culture: curiosity, collaboration, learning
• Real impact: enabling smarter, faster, sustainable growth