Commercial Director, Beauty Drug and OTC

As a Commercial Director, you'll serve as the senior leader responsible for driving strategic growth, client engagement, and operational excellence across a major retail client account. This role requires a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex client relationships, and develop business effectively. Acting as the voice of the client internally, the Client Director ensures alignment with NIQ’s commercial objectives and fosters long-term partnerships.

Responsibilities 

Strategic Leadership

• Own the retail client relationship and act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.
• Align account strategy with NIQ’s broader commercial objectives.
• Champion thought leadership initiatives and support delivery of actionable insights leveraging NIQ data and tools in collaboration with Customer Success leadership

Client Engagement & Growth

• Manage client relationships and champion their objectives internally.
• Identify and translate client needs into actionable revenue opportunities.
• Lead contract negotiations and ensure compliance with all requirements.
• Drive revenue growth through renewals, business development, and new solution adoption.

Team Leadership

• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure delivery with respect to quality, data integrity, and adherence to SLAs.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure seamless execution.

• 10+ years in commercial/sales leadership roles within Beauty, Health and Wellness. Beauty industry experience is required. 
• Working knowledge of syndicated data offerings with exposure to NIQ and/or similar solutions required. 
• Strong commercial acumen and consultative selling expertise required
• Proven success managing large accounts and complex negotiations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; adaptable and polished in diverse settings. 
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead diverse teams and drive transformation initiatives.
• Strong sense of urgency and accountability to drive client outcomes while managing multiple priorities.  
• Able to work collaboratively with internal & external teams. 
• BA/BS required

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range: $135,00 - $167,000. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role might also be eligible for a sales-based incentive or performance-based bonus. Other benefits include a flexible working environment, comprehensive health insurance, industry-leading parental leave, life insurance, education support, and more. 

US Benefits 

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

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://www.nielseniq.com/global/en/ai-safety-policies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

For more information, visit NIQ.com

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At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence.  All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion