Associate Director (Sales)

TL;DR

Associate Director (Sales): Driving revenue growth and strategic account management for Chinese Technology & Durable (T&D) clients with an accent on global market expansion. Focus on leveraging NIQ GfK’s worldwide data assets and advisory capabilities to provide strategic market entry recommendations and ensure high-quality delivery across international markets.

Location: Shenzhen, China

Company

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior through advanced analytics and global retail insights.

What you will do

• Develop and execute sales strategies to meet or exceed revenue targets for key accounts.
• Serve as the primary senior-level contact for strategic client partnerships.
• Support Chinese T&D brands in their international growth by providing market entry and consumer behavior insights.
• Collaborate with global and regional teams to package benchmarks and best practices.
• Manage cross-functional delivery and ensure high-quality execution of client projects.
• Identify risks and maintain strong communication loops between clients and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in enterprise sales, key account management, or business development.
• Experience working with technology or durable goods clients.
• Consulting or market research background with strong analytical capabilities.
• Fluent in English (written & spoken) for multinational environments.
• Proven success in helping clients expand internationally is highly desirable.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working environment.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning for professional development.
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP) for personal support.
• Volunteer time off opportunities.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.