Senior Business Development Representative, Networks

Senior Business Development Representative, Networks

At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it's consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future.

We are seeking a Senior Business Development Representative who is a results-driven individual to join our Networks team for Nielsen in Italy. You will be responsible for driving revenue growth and exceeding sales targets across an assigned book of business. Your main responsibility will be to drive education and adoption of Nielsen solutions, building strong relationships with the advertising Networks across Europe.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Accountable for achieving revenue targets across your book of business in the Networks team
• Own and execute a sales strategy for your vertical(s) to grow the Network business.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including post-sales servicing, customer success, marketing, product, and finance, to align sales efforts with company objectives.
• Identify new business opportunities and develop strong partnerships to expand Nielsen's presence and market share amongst advertising Networks.
• Build and maintain relationships with key advertising Network clients.
• Keep up to date with market trends, competition, and customer needs to identify areas for growth and innovation.
• Forecast sales performance, track progress and provide regular updates to the EMEA leadership team.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in sales, preferably in the media, data, or analytics industry.
• Demonstrable experience in new business development.
• A proven track record of consistently achieving and exceeding revenue targets.
• Established network of senior relationships within the media industry, including advertising Networks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is required. Other European Languages are a plus.
• Strong business acumen and proven experience of strong negotiation and presentation skills.
• Excellent presenting to and negotiating with partners of all levels and groups, including the ability to build trust with c-level clients.
• Ability to navigate complex businesses and manage multiple projects with both short and long sales cycles.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced international commercial environment.
• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field. An advanced degree is a plus.