Sales Development Associate

NielsenIQ • Darien, CT

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

NielsenIQ’s Financial Services team provides alternative data products to buy-side and sell-side financial institutions through first-party and third-party data sets. The Sales Development Associate is an entry-level role for a motivated, customer-focused professional interested in developing a career in financial services, sales, and relationship management. The role supports sales and client relationship efforts by prospecting new business opportunities, coordinating meetings with clients, and helping prepare client review meetings.

The position is hybrid and requires three days per week in the office at 19 Old Kings Highway South, Suite 200, Darien, CT 06820. The role offers hands-on sales experience and opportunities to develop client relationship management and business development skills. Compensation is an anticipated base salary of $41,000–$65,000, with eligibility for a sales-based incentive or performance-based bonus. Actual salary depends on experience, qualifications, skills, and location.

Requirements

• A minimum of 0 to 2 years of work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule with three days per week in the Darien, Connecticut office.
• Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Motivation, initiative, and ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Strong follow-through.
• Ability to maintain a high level of activity to reach goals and objectives.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional client service mindset and customer service skills.
• Attention to detail, self-motivation, and initiative.
• Relationship-building and problem-solving skills.
• Collaboration and teamwork, with a results-oriented approach.
• Strong work ethic, professional behavior and appearance, and personal integrity.
• Creativity and independent thinking, intellectual curiosity, resourcefulness, and tact.
• Excellent negotiation, listening, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with team members and demonstrate uncompromising ethics and integrity.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Finance, Economics, or Marketing.
• Experience in financial services, sales, or relationship management is of interest; the role is intended for a recent graduate or early-career professional.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research prospective clients using referrals, networking, industry databases, and other sources.
• Conduct outbound outreach by phone, email, and social media to generate business opportunities.
• Maintain and update prospect information in the CRM system.
• Schedule introductory meetings for senior sales team members.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings with existing clients.
• Handle routine client inquiries and requests as a point of contact.
• Follow up regularly to help maintain strong client relationships.
• Keep client records and contact information accurate and current.
• Help plan and organize client review meetings.
• Prepare meeting materials, agendas, and presentation packages.
• Coordinate meeting logistics, including scheduling and calendar management.
• Track follow-up items and ensure action items are documented and communicated appropriately.
• Maintain accurate sales activity records and reporting.
• Support the sales team with administrative and operational tasks.
• Assist with pipeline management and opportunity tracking.
• Contribute to team initiatives and special projects as assigned.
• Manage the sales process through targeted phone calls, one-on-one meetings, and group presentations.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level