NielsenIQ · 1 hour ago
Director of Sales, Financial Services
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$117K/yr - $138K/yr
7+ years expNielsenIQ is a leading market research firm. The company is looking for a Director of Sales for its Financial Services team to sell data-driven research products to the buy-side investment community, requiring strong sales experience and a passion for capital markets.
AnalyticsBusiness IntelligenceInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Systematically call / email prospects to market NielsenIQ’s products
Manage a pipeline of new business from initial conversation to close of sale
Gather market intelligence and contribute to new product development to meet changing client needs
Provide internal reports to management as required
Participate in ongoing training / developmental programs
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 7+ years of experience selling data-driven research / products / services to the buy-side investment community
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Finance, Economics or Marketing
Understanding of financial markets and technology; knowledge of investment research products and current software technologies are a plus
Outstanding verbal, written and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Manage the sales process through targeted phone calls, one-on-one meetings, and group presentations
Must be proficient with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word
A high level of motivation, the drive to take initiative and work both independently and as a team member; a self-starter. Follow-through is an absolute must have
Strong business development experience with the ability to sell into, and represent the firm, at all levels within a financial services organization
Proven ability to maintain a high level of activity to reach an aggressive set of sales goals and objectives
Ability to work with minimum supervision and with structure, focus and determination
Entrepreneurial and ambitious with a drive to succeed
Willing to work long hours
Goal and detail oriented
Sense of urgency and service-orientation both internally and externally; strong customer service skills
Ability to add value by using creativity and independent thinking
Intellectual curiosity, initiative, resourcefulness, and tact
Strong work ethic with professional behavior & appearance and personal integrity
Excellent negotiation and listening skills
Strong organizational skills
Able to work effectively with team members with uncompromising ethics, initiative and integrity
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare plan (medical, Rx, dental, and vision)
Flexible spending accounts and a Health Savings Account (including company contributions)
Life and AD&D insurance
401(k) retirement plan including company matching contributions
Disability insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Discretionary paid time off program and 11 paid holidays
Flexible working environment
Volunteer time off
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Volunteer time off
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Company
NielsenIQ
NielsenIQ is a consumer intelligence company that offers retailers and consumer goods manufactures.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (21)
2024 (36)
2023 (25)
2022 (32)
2021 (34)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-07-23IPO
Leadership Team
Alex Patent
Vice President, Technology
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Lisa O'Connor
Vice President, Strategic Analytics & Insights
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