APAC Associate Director / Senior Manager – Consumer Insights at NielsenIQ

NIQ is seeking an experienced Associate Director / Senior Manager – Consumer Insights to lead high impact research engagements across key APAC markets. This is a regional individual contributor role with strong international exposure across Technology, Telecom, Automotive, and Financial Services industries.  You will partner closely with Global and Regional HQ clients, driving large-scale, multimarket research programs and enabling clients to unlock consumer, brand, and category growth using NIQ’s Full View™ insights.  This role is ideal for a senior insights professional who thrives on expertise, influence, and commercial ownership—without direct people management responsibilities—while navigating multi-country stakeholders and driving strategic business outcomes.  Key Responsibilities  Client Leadership & Strategic Consulting  • Serve as the insights partner for regional & global client headquarters across APAC.  • Be part of strategic discussions with internal senior stakeholders across Technology, Telecom, Automotive & Financial Services sectors.  • Act as a trusted advisor, anticipating client needs and shaping long-term solutions Commercial & Proposal Ownership  • Identify and convert regional growth opportunities across existing and new accounts.  • Lead proposal development, costing, and solution design for multi-market initiatives.  • Partner with commercial teams to drive revenue growth and strengthen client portfolios.  • Present NIQ capabilities and leading edge digital and AI solutions to clients and support partnership expansion. Insights Integration & Innovation  • Bring NIQ’s Full View™ to life by integrating across multiple data sources.  • Leverage advanced analytics, segmentation, and modeling to deliver deeper value.  • Advocate new methodologies, digital solutions, and best-practice frameworks across markets. Internal Collaboration  • Collaborate closely with APAC country teams, global COEs, operations, and analytics teams.  • Mentor and guide junior team members indirectly through expertise and project leadership.  • Contribute to thought leadership initiatives, case studies, and regional knowledge sharing.