CPG Key Account Manager

Location: Chicago, IL

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As a Key Account Manager at NIQ Brandbank, you’ll play a critical role in driving growth across a portfolio of key client accounts. You’ll be responsible for managing renewals, uncovering expansion opportunities, and securing new business. This role combines strategic account management with solution-based selling, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable value to our clients. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage and grow a portfolio of key client accounts through proactive relationship building and strategic planning 
• Lead contract renewals and identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities 
• Prospect and close new business within assigned territory or vertical 
• Understand client goals and challenges to position NIQ Brandbank solutions effectively 
• Collaborate with internal teams including Customer Success, Product, and Marketing to ensure client satisfaction and retention 
• Maintain accurate forecasting and pipeline management within CRM 

• 3–5 years of experience in B2B sales or account management, ideally in SaaS, CPG, or data-driven environments 
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets 
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills 
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and accounts 
• Passion for delivering value to clients and driving long-term partnerships 

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range: $62,300-$100,000. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role might also be eligible for a sales-based incentive or performance-based bonus. Other benefits include a flexible working environment, comprehensive health insurance, industry-leading parental leave, life insurance, education support, and more. 

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

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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