Account Manager (MRI-Simmons Commercial Partnerships & Media)

NielsenIQ•New York, NY

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

MRI-Simmons is an established brand that is aggressively reinventing itself through investments in technology and people. Widely recognized as the leading consumer insights company, MRI-Simmons measures consumer preferences, attitudes, and behaviors. 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. MRI-Simmons measures consumer preferences, attitudes, and behaviors. We do this by collecting data through surveys and passively measured data in a way that is representative of the general population, applying data science and making sense of consumer data through enterprise-grade software. Marketers and media companies then use MRI-Simmons data and technology to develop marketing strategies, consumer segmentation schemes and media activation approaches. The MRI-Simmons Insights Product is a consumer intelligence and discovery platform that provides marketers with faster access to actionable consumer insights. Clients can also leverage MRI-Simmons data for enrichment, activation and measurement use cases. As an Account Manager within our Commercial Partnerships and Media team, you will support the growth of existing client partnerships and media revenue by evangelizing MRI‑Simmons solutions and delivering white‑glove client service. You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients—leveraging strong relationship‑building, consultative selling, and analytical skills to help clients solve business challenges using our industry‑leading data and activation products. Starting with an established book of business, you will develop deep client relationships, identify expansion opportunities, and drive incremental revenue through upselling and cross‑selling MRI‑Simmons solutions. This role may carry a quota and offers a strong pathway into sales or other growth roles within the organization. We’re looking for a motivated, proactive, and solutions‑oriented individual who thrives in a collaborative, team‑based environment and is eager to grow existing client business while elevating MRI‑Simmons’ profile as a strategic partner.

Requirements

3-5 years of sales/account management experience within market research, advanced advertising, media, or a related industry
Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to build relationships and apply consultative selling techniques
Ability to present, synthesize, and tell a compelling story with data
Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills
Solid business acumen, problem‑solving ability, and analytical mindset
Demonstrated project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Media, or a related field

Nice To Haves

Syndicated and/or custom research experience preferred
Working knowledge of syndicated consumer data (preferred)

Responsibilities

Develop deep expertise across the full suite of MRI‑Simmons products in order to deliver best‑in‑class client support
Build and maintain positive, trusting, and collaborative relationships with assigned clients
Serve as the day‑to‑day client contact, coordinating ongoing support and account needs
Lead and coordinate account reviews, including Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs)
Drive revenue growth through upselling and expansion of MRI‑Simmons solutions
Coordinate and deliver client training on MRI‑Simmons software, data, and activation products
Communicate effectively with clients in both written and verbal formats, delivering a consistently high level of service
Manage partner royalty and revenue reporting, ensuring reconciliation with CRM systems and Finance
Collaborate closely with Sales and internal teams to identify and execute on revenue‑generating opportunities
Stay current on client initiatives to ensure successful delivery, follow‑up, and development of case studies
Leverage MRI‑Simmons data to align with client strategies, identify new business opportunities, participate in client meetings, and deliver actionable insights
Develop a deep understanding of each client’s business, customers, and objectives—and how MRI‑Simmons solutions can support them
Create insightful presentations that educate clients on MRI‑Simmons capabilities, data assets, and resources
Prepare integrated, research‑based presentations and proposals that position MRI‑Simmons as a strategic consultant and partner
Partner with Sales representatives to identify strategic opportunities using a combination of industry insights and MRI‑Simmons data

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plan (medical, Rx, dental, and vision)
Flexible spending accounts and a Health Savings Account (including company contributions)
Life and AD&D insurance
401(k) retirement plan including company matching contributions
Disability insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Discretionary paid time off program and 11 paid holidays
Flexible working environment
Volunteer time off
LinkedIn Learning
Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
Industry-leading parental leave
Education support