NielsenIQ: Global Account Director — Shanghai, SH, China

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 Global Account Director in Shanghai, SH, China, under reference R26_0022658|CN. 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: 24 October 2026
• Brands: NielsenIQ
• Job Family: Account Development_archived

Responsibilities and work described

• Identify and engage emerging growth brands across tech & durables and adjacent sectors
• Building: a robust pipeline of high-potential brands entering new categories, channels, or international markets
• Development: account acquisition strategies focused on long-term client value
• International Growth Consulting
• Engage founders, CEOs, CMOs, and business leaders on growth strategies
• Advise clients on market attractiveness, competitive dynamics, channel opportunities, and consumer trends
• Position NIQ as a strategic partner for international expansion
• Commercial Leadership
• Achieve annual revenue and new business targets
• Leadership: consultative sales engagements across NIQ's portfolio
• Development: proposals and growth business cases for prospective clients
• Ecosystem Development
• Building: relationships with venture capital firms, accelerators, trade organizations, and innovation ecosystems
• Represent NIQ at industry events and growth-brand forums

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Ideal Profile
• 8-12+ years in business development, consulting, research, SaaS, data, or growth advisory
• Experience working with entrepreneurial or high-growth brands
• Understanding: international market expansion
• Track record of acquiring and growing new client relationships

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• Work arrangement: On-site
• Advertised location: Shanghai, SH, China

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/

Pay and application dates

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How to apply to NielsenIQ

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Practical preparation: sales

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Relevant skills

• sales
• business development