(Please note that we are advertising the same role in multiple locations given the location flexibility)
1) What to Sell?Accountable for the Solution portfolio / product mix
Define which products are core to the solution portfolio
Articulate how each of the products brings unique client benefits
Ensure portfolio profitability is understood & improved over time
Commercial ownership of pricing rate cards & commercial policies
Close partnership with Global Product Leadership function:
Identify the solutions with the highest revenue opportunity
Ensure APAC markets needs are met in product development roadmap
Provide APAC Markets teams visibility to product plans and timelines
Identify white space in the portfolio / unmet client needs and seek partner / acquisition programs to meet those needs (where we will not build)
Accountable for the Portfolio Operating Plan (with the correct mix by solution)
2) How to Sell?Build a strong community around the portfolio / expertise
A community that learns, adopts & activates with speed
A community that is formed with Sales & Delivery teams
Cross country client opportunities / Best practice sharing
Define the WOW to guarantee regular connections within local sales leaders & Market leaders
Maintain central Knowledge Management drives to enable your communities
Build and execute the Go To Market plans for the solutions:
Commercial Decks / Proposal Decks
Create and coordinate TL and Webinars (with Inside Sales support)
Market kit Product adaptation to APAC: Rate cards, Commercial Policies and Discounts, Communication kit (power pages, one-pagers, detailed product presentation, etc).
Joint coordination with the Inside Sales teams for external and internal campaigns
Ensure that the Sales teams are enabled with best-in-class product / solution / sales training materials
Seek for consistency across APAC Markets
Develop automated gift of content tools (in partnership with Inside Sales)
Define the training product plans for APAC teams (in partnership with Inside Sales)
Execute and coordinate the internal & external training plan (in partnership with Inside Sales)
Work with Inside Sales team to translate these materials to eLearning where appropriate
Share competitive analysis
Be directly involved in sales pitches & keep a close touch with clients:
Lead / heavy support to major RFPs and or multi-market RFPs
Continuous support to local sales leaders in the definition of the best solution for client specific needs
Direct involvement with HQ clients: grow, build, impact relationship and revenue
In charge of the coordination of APAC markets for global RFP's
Connect with Commercial teams in other regions to identify opportunities to apply in APAC
Ensure strong visibility to revenue performance / outlook / $risks & opps for your product portfolio on an continuous basis
3) How to Operate?Strong alignment with Product & Delivery COE organization
Ensure product activation & quality consistency across APAC
Critical to align how & where new product activation will be tested and scaled through the Delivery COE organization
Connect with APAC Delivery team leader to define prioritizations if necessary, delivery gaps & opportunities, define rules and ways of working
Accountable for new product activation and scale
Role-model talent management excellence and support talent retention
QualificationsEnglish level: advanced oral and written
Strong analytical skills and insight generation
High Negotiation, Problem Solving & Communications Skills
Teamwork: Ability to work with others on tasks and activities without necessarily being the leader, even when these are not directly related to their interests or objectives.
Influence skills, good level of relationship / networking, internal and external
Self - motivation: Ability to work towards a goal without depending on constant recognition from your immediate boss.
Self-starter with solid organizational and planning skills.
Experience leading teams or solutions and segmentation.
High level of energy, motivation, drive, enthusiasm, initiative, commitment and professionalism.
Good understanding of the client's needs
Able to effectively communicate in a cross-country environment
High understanding of the respective industries & retailing in both modern and traditional trade environments
Additional InformationFlexible working environment
Volunteer time off
About NIQNIQ 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.
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