Full-Time Account Director - Agencies (New Business Development)

NielsenIQ is hiring a remote Full-Time Account Director - Agencies (New Business Development). The career level for this job opening is Experienced and is accepting Chicago, IL based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.

NielsenIQ

Job Title

Account Director - Agencies (New Business Development)

Posted

Career Level

Full-Time

Career Level

Experienced

Locations Accepted

Chicago, IL

Salary

YEAR $93800 - $150000

Job Details

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in expanding NielsenIQ’s (NIQ) footprint within the media agency space. Your primary responsibility will be to engage with media agencies, developing and executing a strategic sales plan to increase revenue through NIQ audience data, planning and measurement solutions. Leveraging your industry expertise, you will drive long-term client relationships, optimize client investments, and help agencies utilize NIQ’s data to improve audience targeting, planning and campaign measurement. We’re looking for someone with digital and data sales experience.

Key responsibilities:
  • Responsible for prospecting, networking, and developing new business opportunities with media agencies.
  • Employ a consultative approach to deeply understand clients’ needs and position NIQ solutions to solve their business challenges.
  • Communicate effectively with clients both written and orally and provide excellent customer support.
  • Generating sales leads and maintaining a pipeline of sales opportunities across a portfolio of clients consistent with NIQ’s growth strategy.
  • Negotiate annual or multi-year contracts and ensure maximum renewal rate.
  • Develop insightful presentations and educate clients on current NIQ capabilities and resources.
  • Achieving sales quota consistent with NIQ margin goals and delivery expectations.
  • Collaborate with Customer Success and Product teams to ensure client satisfaction, renewal and growth which each account.
Requirements:
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in business development or sales, preferably within the media agency, ad tech or data analytics space.
  • Strong understanding of programmatic, audience data, measurement solutions and media buying processes within media agencies.
  • Established contacts within Media & Social Agencies required
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and growing revenue with large enterprise clients.
  • Exceptional relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Experienced in scoping and developing proposals and negotiation strategies.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
  • Excellent sales pipeline management skills with a track record of predictability and consistency.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
  • BA with a concentration in Communications, Marketing or Media a plus.

FAQs

What is the last date for applying to the job?

The deadline to apply for Full-Time Account Director - Agencies (New Business Development) at NielsenIQ is 9th of January 2026 . We consider jobs older than one month to have expired.

Which countries are accepted for this remote job?

This job accepts [ Chicago, IL ] applicants. .

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