NielsenIQ

Vice President, Commercial Solutions Sales

NielsenIQ$141K — $160K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8-10+ years in consultative B2B sales, preferably with data and analytics solutions.
  • 5+ years of experience in leading high-performing sales teams.
  • Familiarity with consumer intelligence and market measurement.
  • Proven success in consumer-focused industries like retail or consumer goods.
  • Experience managing complex enterprise-level sales cycles and multiple stakeholders.
  • Strong executive presence to influence C-suite decision makers.
  • Demonstrated ability to exceed revenue goals and show sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a team of quota-carrying sales professionals.
  • Establish performance expectations and accountability measures.
  • Recruit and retain top commercial talent.
  • Coach on complex sales strategy and value-based selling.
  • Drive pipeline development across the sales lifecycle.
  • Own revenue performance for new business and account expansion.
  • Build strong executive relationships with senior client decision-makers.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare plan including medical, Rx, dental, and vision.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
  • Flexible spending account and Health Savings Account options.
  • Tuition reimbursement program for professional development.
  • Discretionary paid time off along with 11 paid holidays.
  • Flexible working environment to support work-life balance.
  • Volunteer time off and LinkedIn Learning opportunities.
Full Job Description
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Job Description

About this Job

We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented Vice President of Commercial Solutions Sales to lead a high-performing team responsible for driving revenue growth, client expansion, and sales excellence across a portfolio of data, analytics, and insights solutions.

This executive leader will partner closely with product, consulting, customer success, and commercial leadership teams to help enterprise clients transform business decisions through data-driven insights and advanced analytics. The role requires a proven sales leader with experience managing complex solution sales, developing top talent, and building strong executive-level relationships within large enterprise organizations.

Responsibilities

Sales Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of quota-carrying sales professionals.
  • Establish clear performance expectations, sales metrics, and accountability measures.
  • Recruit, onboard, and retain top-performing commercial talent.
  • Provide coaching on complex sales strategy, executive engagement, negotiation, and value-based selling.
  • Foster a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, growth, and continuous improvement.

Revenue Growth & Commercial Execution
  • Own team revenue performance across new business acquisition and account expansion.
  • Drive pipeline development and disciplined execution throughout the sales lifecycle.
  • Deliver accurate forecasting and business planning.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to develop strategic sales initiatives and market growth plans.
  • Identify opportunities to accelerate revenue growth through innovative commercial strategies.

Executive Client Engagement
  • Build relationships with senior decision-makers across client organizations.
  • Support development of customized business solutions aligned to client objectives.
  • Guide commercial strategy, deal structuring, pricing, and negotiations.
  • Help teams articulate differentiated value propositions that address complex business challenges.
  • Act as an executive sponsor for key client relationships and strategic opportunities.


Qualifications
  • 8-10+ years of consultative B2B sales experience with data, analytics, technology, SaaS, research, information services, or related solutions.
  • 5+ years of experience leading and developing high-performing sales teams.
  • Experience with leading consumer intelligence, market measurement, analytics, insights, or data solutions used by enterprise brands and retailers
  • Proven success selling into consumer-focused industries, including retail, consumer goods, or adjacent sectors.
  • Experience leading complex, enterprise-level sales cycles with multiple stakeholders.
  • Strong executive presence and ability to influence C-suite decision makers.
  • Demonstrated track record of exceeding revenue goals and driving sustainable growth.
  • Experience managing forecasting, pipeline performance, and territory planning.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving, and highly collaborative environment.
  • Familiarity with leading market intelligence, consumer insights, analytics, measurement, or data platforms is strongly preferred.

Preferred Background

Candidates may come from organizations specializing in:
  • Consumer insights and market measurement
  • Retail and shopper analytics
  • Data and analytics platforms

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)


Additional Information

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range: $141,500.00 - $160,000.00 USD. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role is eligible for a sales-based incentive or performance-based bonus. Other benefits include flexible working environment, comprehensive health insurance, industry-leading parental leave, life insurance, education support and more.
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Our Benefits
  • Flexible working environment
  • Volunteer time off
  • LinkedIn Learning
  • Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About NielsenIQ

NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides insights into consumer behavior and media consumption. The company was founded in 1923 as the AC Nielsen Company and has since grown to become a leading provider of market research and audience measurement services. NielsenIQ operates in over 100 countries and has a diverse client base that includes media companies, advertisers, and consumer goods manufacturers. The company's services include audience measurement, advertising effectiveness, consumer insights, and product innovation. NielsenIQ is known for its Nielsen TV ratings, which are used to determine the popularity of television programs and inform advertising decisions.
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46,000 employees
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Founded
2008

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