Global Strategic Retail Account Leader (AI)

TL;DR

Global Strategic Retail Account Leader (AI): Owning and growing tier-one global retail relationships with an accent on enterprise deal leadership, strategic advisory, and cross-functional coordination. Focus on driving long-term revenue growth through the integration of AI capabilities, data-sharing agreements, and complex multi-stakeholder negotiations.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Oxford, UK (Hybrid)

Salary: £98,300 – £104,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, providing a holistic view of consumer buying behavior through advanced analytics and state-of-the-art platforms.

What you will do

• Own the end-to-end commercial relationship for a portfolio of global tier-one retailers.
• Develop and execute multi-year account plans aligned to retailer growth, digital priorities, and data strategy.
• Lead complex enterprise-level negotiations, including multi-year contracts and AI-driven managed services.
• Act as a trusted strategic advisor to senior retailer stakeholders to position NIQ as a transformation partner.
• Coordinate cross-regional teams to share best practices and ensure consistent global commercial execution.
• Channel client feedback into product and innovation roadmaps to influence future development.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in enterprise sales, strategic account management, or retail partnerships.
• Deep understanding of the retail value chain, including supply chain, media, loyalty, and technology.
• Proven track record of building senior-level relationships within large, complex organizations.
• Experience selling data, analytics, or technology solutions in quota-carrying roles.
• Strong commercial acumen with expertise in deal structuring, pricing, and ROI modeling.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams in a global matrix environment.

Culture & Benefits

• High-visibility role with genuine global impact on strategically important retail accounts.
• Access to a comprehensive product, analytics, and technology ecosystem.
• Structured training through the Global Client Delivery Academy.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work policy.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with a focus on equal pay.
• Supportive environment with flat hierarchies and a focus on professional development.