Business Development Executive

As a Sales Consultant at NIQ, you drive new business by identifying target customers and building lasting partnerships within the FMCG sector. You work with cross-functional teams to shape sales strategies, translate market insights into opportunities, and lead negotiations to close profitable deals. You contribute to the growth plan while delivering value to clients through NIQ’s portfolio and expertise. This role offers a chance to impact market expansion on a global scale while operating in a dynamic, cross-border environment.

• 30 days of annual leave
• Mentoring with onboarding
• Training programs and learning portal
• Flexible working hours and hybrid option
• National and international career growth
• Collaborative, dynamic global environment

• Proactively acquire new customers with the Sales Development team
• Monitor market and competitive landscape to inform sales strategy
• Contribute to Operational Plan and manage cross-account sales activities
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with key client stakeholders
• Prepare compelling pitches and lead negotiations to contract closure
• Manage national and international sales negotiations with profitable outcomes
• Own revenue and results for your area

• Several years of sales experience, preferably in new client acquisition
• Strong understanding of the consumer goods / FMCG industry, market structures, players, strategies, and regulatory frameworks
• Ability to identify customer needs and translate them into sales opportunities
• Strong customer orientation and excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Completed university degree or comparable qualification
• Enjoyment of teamwork and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Very good written and spoken German and English
• Confidence and assertiveness in sales and price negotiations

• communication
• facilitation
• presentation
• teamwork
• assertiveness
• customer orientation