Global Commercial Partner-1

We’re the world’s leading data, insights, and consulting company; we shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere.

Worldpanel provides brands and retailers with a unique, 360-degree understanding of consumer behaviour across the globe. We are shopper-centric, continuously monitoring the purchase and usage behaviour through the largest omnipanel in the world. With unparalleled datasets, pioneering technology and expert analysts, we partner with brands and retailers of all sizes, empowering them to reimagine what’s possible, and change the landscape to create a better, healthier, more sustainable and inclusive world.

Job Details

The Worldpanel global commercial team are recruiting for a new team member who will be tasked with winning new global clients from our competition. Building your personal network both internally and within our client target organisations is essential for success in this role. It’s also essential for any applicant to have a deep understanding of consumer panels, how they are utilised by our clients and the benefits of Worldpanel over the competition.

Kantar Worldpanel:

Kantar Worldpanel is a world leader in consumer knowledge and insights based on consumer panels. Our High-Definition Inspiration approach combines market monitoring, advanced analytics and market research solutions that inspire successful actions on our customers.

We deliver both the big picture and the fine detail that inspire successful actions by our clients. Our expertise about what people buy or use – and why – has become the market currency for brand owners, retailers, market analysts, and government organisations internationally.

Role Description:

The focus of this role will be winning large global clients from our competitors. Initially looking for opportunities for Ad Hoc work with Mars and Kraft but building the relationship so that we can effectively win the next pitch when their contracts come up for renewal. There will also be the need to service clients outside of the G15 when there is a need for global activities. The ideal candidate will be a great relationship builder, self-motivated and an active teammate.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients and collaborators globally.
• Understand and articulate the value proposition of Worldpanel to clients, highlighting its advantages over competitors.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure client needs are met and exceeded.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to drive growth and revenue.
• Provide expert advice and insights on consumer panels and their applications.
• Conduct market analysis to stay informed about industry trends and competitor activities.
• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and proposals to clients.
• Negotiate and close commercial agreements with clients.
   

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a commercial or client-facing role, preferably in market research or consumer insights.
• Deep understanding of consumer panels and their utilization by clients.
• Strong knowledge of the benefits of Worldpanel over the competition.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Strategic problem solver dedicated to achieving goals.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a global team.
   

Kantar Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance.
• Flexible benefits across health, wealth, and lifestyle.
• Extensive training and excellent scope for career development.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
   

At Kantar we have an integrated way of rewarding our people based around a simple, clear and consistent set of principles. Our approach helps to ensure we are market competitive and also to support a pay for performance culture, where your reward and career progression opportunities are linked to what you deliver.

We go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in. Apply for a career that’s out of the ordinary and join us.

We want to create an equality of opportunity in a fair and supportive working environment where people feel included, accepted and are allowed to flourish in a space where their mental health and well-being is taken into consideration.

We want to create a more diverse community to expand our talent pool, be locally representative, drive diversity of thinking and better commercial outcomes.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
 

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Country

United Kingdom

Why join Kantar?

We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And by amplifying our in-depth expertise of human understanding alongside ground-breaking technology, we can help brands find concrete insights that will help them succeed in our fast-paced, ever shifting world.

And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you’re not an exact match, we’d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.