CMI Account Developer Austria (m/f/d)
We show the world what people want.
Join GfK and help us shape tomorrow. As an NIQ company, we are the world's leading consumer intelligence firm, delivering the Full View(tm) on consumer behavior. We work to enable manufacturers and retailers better understand what consumers really want. Our name has inspired trust for over 89 years because we take pride in discovering new pathways to sustainable growth for our clients, our people, and our planet.
We are always looking for open-minded people who will grow with us, push boundaries, and pioneer disruptive methods in market research, data science, technology, and AI. If you share this passion to drive things forward and the integrity to insist on doing things the right way, we'll equip you to take your future into your own hands and play a leading role in our story.
Job Description
The Account Developer Austria is part of NIQ/GfK's 'Consumer and Marketing Insights' team responsible for Germany, Austria & Switzerland (CMI DACH), serving as a liaison to clients. The primary role is to be a trusted advisor to Austrian clients, aligning CMI solutions with their key business questions. Candidates should have 4-5 years of experience in market research or account management, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to deeply understand client challenges. They must demonstrate the value of CMI solutions, driving engagement and business growth.
You will...
- Act as the main point of contact and trusted advisor for key Austrian accounts, nurturing and developing relationships.
- Conduct regular business reviews and develop/executing strategic account plans based on client strategies and key questions.
- Develop new and existing relationships to achieve sales growth, leading contract negotiations to meet or exceed revenue targets.
- Understand the value of the CMI portfolio and effectively communicate it to lead negotiations and presentations.
- Collaborate with other NIQ/GfK teams to ensure a holistic and customer-centric experience.
- Maintain an accurate pipeline within the CRM tool and provide regular sales forecasts to support business objectives.
You have...
- Master's or bachelor's degree
- Minimum 4 - 5 years work experience in market research or account management
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of market research methods and client's Industries across FMCG, Tech & Durables, Retail and other Industries
- Ability to build and maintain long-term customer relationships while actively listening to clients, identifying business opportunities, and understanding how to commercialize them
- Strong pitch and proposal writing skills + strong communication skills in German and English
- Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Software skills/ MS Office, especially PowerPoint
- Willingness to travel
We offer...
- 30 days of vacation (for 5 days/week)
- Home office (up to 100% after the onboarding phase)
- Flextime
- Capital forming (Vermögenswirksame Leistungen)
- Corporate pension partner: If you have a pension contract or if you close a pension contract NIQ will pay an amount of 20% of the monthly Insurance amount. It is possible to include the Capital forming into the pension contract.
- Company canteen
- Monthly contribution for public transport
- Work Council *K2Trainings & individual development
The detail and scope of this job description may be altered to take account of changing company needs. The minimum annual gross salary for this position is EUR 46,390 (on a full-time basis). Depending on your experience, overpayment is possible.