Senior Account Manager

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Senior Account Manager to join our Egypt Sales Team and serve as a strategic partner between GfK and our clients. The Senior Account Manager will be responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of key accounts, driving revenue growth, and developing long-term client relationships.

This role requires a commercially driven professional with strong consultative sales skills, the ability to understand clients' business challenges, and a proven track record of identifying growth opportunities. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver client-centric solutions and achieve business objectives.

The Senior Account Manager will take ownership of account strategy, client engagement, revenue growth, contract negotiations, and business development initiatives across assigned accounts.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead a portfolio of strategic accounts on behalf of GfK.
• Achieve and exceed sales, revenue, and profitability targets.
• Develop and execute account plans to drive sustainable business growth.
• Manage senior stakeholder relationships and act as the primary point of contact for clients.
• Understand clients' business strategies, organizational structures, and key commercial challenges.
• Identify new business opportunities, whitespace opportunities, and cross-selling initiatives within existing accounts.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure the successful delivery of solutions and an exceptional client experience.
• Lead commercial discussions, proposal development, and contract negotiations.
• Maintain a strong sales pipeline and provide accurate forecasting.
• Monitor market trends and competitive activities to identify opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in account management, sales, business development, or client-facing commercial roles.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue and sales targets.
• Experience within the Technology & Durables sector (Consumer Electronics, Telecom, Technology, or related industries).
• Strong consultative selling, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing senior client relationships and complex commercial discussions.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, presentation, and communication skills.

 

Additional Information

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://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-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.

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