The Global Nielsen Media Client Service & Sales team provides modern and effective services that meet client needs quicker, while giving Nielsen more control over how we service our clients. We will create capacity to elevate the work we do with clients to focus on market impact and business growth. We are at the forefront of customer experience and become an agent of change as we embrace automation to navigate the complex needs of our industry and continue to be the industry leader**ABOUT THE ROLE**If you are a consultative thinker, you look at things strategically, and you thrive on building external and internal relationships and providing the best for your clients, then this position is for you.- We are seeking an experienced, self-motivated Client Service Associate Director to join our team.This role is perfect for an articulate, confident and high-energy professional who is skilled in working collaboratively.You will report directly to the Country Leader and will manage several of Nielsen's core measurement solutions, providing the Malaysian media industry with market leading data and insight.You will also have responsibility for managing and developing your own portfolio of clients from across the media industry and beyond, including media owners and content creators, agencies, regulators and industry associations.**RESPONSIBILITIES**:- Solution & Project Delivery: Delivering high quality solutions which innovate to client needs- Oversee the management of several of our core client solutions, ensuring accurate data and on time monthly delivery of insight- Ensure maximum client satisfaction through high level of service standards- Provide value added benefits to clients' businesses, by helping to develop strategic initiatives and thought leadership based upon the data and insight Nielsen produces.- Internal Relationships: Collaborate closely with operations, technology and shared services support teams to ensure timely delivery of data and insight.- Financials & Business Development: Assist in achieving financial objectives and other operational performance indicators:- Play a key role in helping achieve revenue, profitability, quality, speed of delivery and productivity- Maintain and develop relationships with current clients by providing an exceptionally high level of service and support- Identify cross-sell opportunities which match client strategies- Seek out new business opportunities within the media industry (new media entrants, agencies, advertisers etc.) beyond our syndicated solutions, including bespoke Media Analytics research.- Team Development: Ensure a motivated, engaged and enthusiastic team.- Be a visible and approachable leader, working closely with all members of the business- Be responsible for identifying team training and development needs.- Thought Leadership & Industry Relations: Identify opportunities to enhance the position of Nielsen as the go to provider of quality media insight in Malaysia- Development and authoring of Thought Leadership articles/white papers etc using Nielsen data and insight- Work with marketing communication teams to identify current/future trends and how to educate the media industry- Reinforce Nielsen's position as a key provider of Total Audience Measurement- Represent Nielsen and the media industry through: Conference attendance, Industry associations, Public speaking opportunities, Newspaper articles and White Papers**QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS**:- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Social Sciences, Psychology, Statistics or related fields- Minimum 8 years of market research experience (Agency or client side)- Experience of managing a team- Experience of managing a high volume of data driven research studiesIdeally, an understanding of current media currencies- Proven track record of positively impacting client outcomes- Excellent verbal and written English skills, with experience of presenting to senior audiences.- Intellectually curious, a critical thinker and impact driven.- A positive can-do attitude, with a reputation for providing clarity and creating positive energy.- Highly collaborative, open to novel ideas and can build strong relationships with external clients and internal business partners.**ABOUT NIELSEN**- As the arbiter of truth, Nielsen Global Media fuels the media industry with unbiased, reliable data about what people watch and listen to. To discover what's true, we measure across all channels and platforms?—from podcasts to streaming TV to social media. And when companies and advertisers are armed with the truth, they have a deeper understanding of their audiences and can accelerate growth.Do you want to move the industry forward with Nielsen? Our people are the driving force. Your thoughts, ideas and expertise can propel us forward. Whether you have fresh thinking around maximizing a new technology or you see a gap in the market, we are here to listen and take a
