NielsenIQ: CPS Product Leader (DE) — Nuremberg, Germany

About NielsenIQ

NielsenIQ, also known as NIQ, works in consumer intelligence and retail measurement. Its employer material describes using market information, consumer insights and analytics to help businesses understand buying behaviour. Its data operations address the accuracy and completeness of information behind client reports, while analytical services interpret that information. The business connects details about products and retail activity with broader views of markets, giving organisations evidence for understanding demand and making commercial decisions.

The position and its setting

NielsenIQ lists CPS Product Leader (DE) in Nuremberg, Germany, under reference R26_0006835|DE. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 19 October 2026
• Brands: NielsenIQ
• Job Family: Product Management

Responsibilities and work described

• Be responsible for assessing product opportunities and defining these with the best value / cost for our clients
• It’s critical to listen to our clients and prospects needs, define in writing the product specifications, bring it to market and have a deep understanding of our production process to resolve any issue that could appear
• Also be involved in developing marketing communications supporting the go-to-market strategy, product positioning and key benefits
• Also serve as the internal and external evangelist for Nielsen’s Full View strategy in the Germany as well as in the European region
• A product leader's key role is strategic but you will also be responsible for execution in key innovation markets
• You must possess a unique blend of business statistics and technical savvy with a curious mind and the ability to think with a client view
• A well-qualified candidate will have superior knowledge of analytical concepts and the ability to articulate model concepts and results
• You must be able to communicate with all areas and levels at the client and at NielsenIQ and will work cross functionally across NielsenIQ
• Own existing Consumer Panel services and key contact for Germany & Switzerland, also supporting other European countries relating to Consumer Panel
• Management: end to end development and deployment for new Consumer Panel tools, including Client Discovery, User Experience, Specifications, Agile Development, Pricing, Deployment
• Management: the entire product line life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities
• Specify market requirements for current and future products by conducting market research supported by on-going visits to clients
• Delivery: support and resources for local teams on implementing and aligning to Global and Regional measurement strategy
• Support: Commercial teams with client Meetings, RFPs as well as internal NielsenIQ Briefings
• Research / execution: detailed competitive assessments that support positioning of NielsenIQ products

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Experience / interest in Marketing, Product Leadership, Consumer Packaged Goods, eCommerce; work experience in Nielsen RMS/CPS services is preferable
• A genuine understanding and interest in growing expertise in measuring the consumer and their evolving shopping behaviors
• Leadership skills and ability lead cross-functional teams from strategy to execution while creating relationships with senior leaders across Operations, Technology, Data Science, Commercial, etc
• Combination of strategic thinker and executor, the ability to set strategic direction and play a role in execution for innovation markets where we test new approaches before expanding to other markets
• Communication and presentation skills
• Highly numerate
• Effective organizational skills providing the ability to identify priorities and meet all deadlines
• Self-starter who has a drive to exceed expectations
• Interpersonal skills to interface with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to collaborate
• Highly driven and resourceful
• Travel in Europe (up to 20%)
• Disposition to simplify research, work processes, and complex statistical concepts

Education and qualification routes

• Degree / qualification: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree; preferred MBA in Marketing, Market Research, or related field

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• Work arrangement: Hybrid
• Advertised location: Nuremberg, Germany

Benefits mentioned by the employer

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
• NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows
• These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria
• All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion
• Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans
• NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative
• For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/

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Pay and application dates

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Practical preparation: marketing

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Relevant skills

• marketing
• communication
• stakeholder management
• pricing