Job Description

Launched as a joint venture in 2019, MRI-Simmons is co-owned by GfK and SymphonyAI Group, with GfK as the majority partner. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with truly global reach and operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world's population.

We are seeking a highly skilled and knowledgeable Solutions Consultant with expertise in advanced advertising to join our commercial team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the advertising landscape, including digital, programmatic, and traditional media. This role requires a strategic thinker with a passion for consumer insights and a proven track record of designing, presenting, and supporting successful research and campaign solutions. A strong collaborative working style and drive to win is a must.

**As Solutions Consultant you will have following key accountabilities: **

• Work closely with clients to understand their advertising goals and develop tailored strategies to achieve them
• Collaborate with Account Directors to drive adoption of MRI-Simmons tools and penetrate new teams within assigned accounts
• Consult with clients and uncover how they currently use consumer insights to power media activation and analytics - and where the MRI-Simmons offerings might fill voids
• Serve as a go-to expert on advanced advertising techniques, trends, and technologies for the MRI-Simmons commercial team
• Scope potential advanced advertising opportunities and generate proposals to meet client needs
• Communicate effectively with clients both written and orally and provide excellent customer support.
• Develop insightful presentations and educate clients on latest MRI-Simmons capabilities and resources in the advanced advertising space
• Build relationships with client contacts and evangelize the use of MRI-Simmons tools across the entire campaign lifestyle

Qualifications

Now that we have introduced you to the position of Solutions Consultant, what skills, qualifications and experience should you have?

• 5+ years in a technical consulting or sales role, particularly in digital advertising or marketing technology sector
• Must have outstanding communication skills, maintain strong relationships with clients, understand their advertising goals, and provide tailored solutions
• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple campaigns and initiatives simultaneously
• Proven track record of designing and executing successful advertising solutions for agencies and brands
• Understanding of the media buying ecosystem, specifically how agencies leverage first and third party data for campaign activation
• Expertise in demand side platforms like DV360, The Trade Desk, and Meta is strongly preferred.
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• BA with a concentration in Communications, Marketing or Media a plus

Additional Information

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range: $51,800-$130,000. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role might also be eligible for a sales-based incentive or performance-based bonus. Other benefits include a flexible working environment, comprehensive health insurance, industry-leading parental leave, life insurance, education support, and more.

What we offer:

• 401K Match
• Medical/ Vision/ Dental Insurance
• Work life balance- Hybrid or Remote schedule
• Tuition Assistance – up to $5,250.00 yearly
• 11 paid corporate Holidays
• Life / Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Supplier Discounts/ Plum Benefits partnership

At GfK we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. As part of GfK, you can take your future into your own hands. We encourage an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit.

We are not responsible for any fee related to unsolicited resumes from 3rd party staffing and recruiting agencies (whether submitted through this website or sent directly to employees) unless a written agreement is in place between the agency and GfK (“Company”) and an authorized Company representative makes a written request to the agency to assist with this requisition. Similarly, no fee will be paid for candidates who apply and claim to be represented by an agency. Any unsolicited resumes, CVs, or other candidate information submitted by an agency will become the property of GfK, and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired.

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

For more information, visit NIQ.com

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