Account Manager

Imagine working closely with many of the world’s largest sports rights holders, brands, agencies and broadcasters worldwide to help them better understand their fans and how they are consuming content across a multitude of devices and screens. Nielsen Sports is a trusted adviser and partner in sports an entertainment intelligence, helping our clients worldwide to maximize their commercial success. With our expansive suite of products and services, Nielsen Sports is uniquely positioned to provide insights and intelligence which help drive more effective decision marking for clients.  

The Account Manager role for Nielsen Sports will be responsible for defining and delivering projects across media evaluation, market research, and social/digital analysis to provide valuable analytics and insights to key clients with a focus on sponsorships. You will be part of a diverse and talented international team with opportunity for personal and professional development. 

•  Work closely with the Commercial team to develop relationships with new and existing clients, using
  your initiative and judgement to adapt your communication and service delivery methods to meet
  the needs of delight our clients.
• Analyze and prepare reports, using syndicated Nielsen solutions and custom research. These reports
  include both quantitative and qualitative data.
• Creatively and independently resolve any client issues ensuring our clients continue to receive first
  class client service. Based on your knowledge and relationship with the client, take proactive
  measures to identify potential issues before they arise.
• Manage internal processes for project set up and participate in project briefing meetings with
  relevant stakeholders.
• Produce client reports and presentations by providing insight and advising on strategy with a focus
  on the goal of the end user. Serve as a primary lead in presenting findings to clients via conference
  calls or in-person for assigned clients and support delivery of others.
• Work collaboratively with internal subject matter experts such as Market Research, Account Services
  and Analytics.
• Study industry trends and insights to deliver impactful reports to all clients.
• Involvement in Account and Operations Planning to advise and influence the commercial strategy to
  help teams grow existing clients and build the business.

• Bachelor's degree preferably in Marketing, Market Research, or related field
• 2-3+ years of experience within the sports marketing, media or research industry
• Effective organizational skills providing the ability to identify priorities and meet all deadlines
  assigned
• Customer-centric work experience with ability to establish and maintain customer relationships
• Intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, problem-solving and attention to detail
• Ability to independently analyze data, draw conclusions and provide recommendations and insights
• Knowledge of an interest in the sports, media and entertainment business and sponsorship
  landscape.
• Self-starter with excellent initiative and communication skills
• Proficient in the Microsoft Suite of products, specifically Excel (pivot tables, functions, formulas,
  charts, graphs) and PowerPoint

Enabling your best to power a better media future. Our comprehensive benefits package (including health & wellness plans, 401(k) retirement coupled with a Nielsen match, a generous paid time off policy, company provided car for those who qualify, and if eligible, a discretionary incentive/bonus) is designed to be inclusive for all employees and families, and we take pride in ensuring that employees are rewarded holistically for the role they are doing and their performance.

A reasonable estimated salary range for a new employee has been provided. It would be adjusted based on each employee's geographic location. The position of each employee within a compensation range at Nielsen is dependent on several individual circumstances, such as experience, training, certifications and other business requirements/needs.

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