Nielsen is the leading provider of media & advertising measurement across all platforms television, radio & digital worldwide. Nielsen gives our customers clients a complete view of their markets, their platforms & competitive landscape. Through our superior consumer & audience intelligence, our clients are empowered to grow their business in a rapidly changing environment. Our associates maximize their career potential in a flexible culture that embraces their innovation, diversity and career development. An equal opportunity employer, we value the diversity of our workforce. RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborate with Manager and Salesperson to provide Northeast based clients with comprehensive research and sales support Manage all aspects of Basic service and methodology changes for each client Engage with corporate research leads and all levels of station management Research, sales, creative services, news- with custom-tailored solutions to their specific needs Educate stakeholders on media landscape trends and what Nielsen is doing to improve and enhance local television measurement Pro-actively call clients to check-in, provide sample and product updates, ask questions, see what they need Pro-actively monitor station and competitive performance and produce analyses that yield actionable insights Pro-actively share Thought Leadership pieces, Communications, NielsenWire posts, Local Watch Report, Total Audience Report, etc. with focus on how data impacts clients business Coordinate with Media Analytics, Field, Product and Data Science to assure ratings/sample analyses answer client questions with data-driven insights and information Utilize SalesForce for strong coordination between Account Sales and Account Management Partner with Commercial Operations to drive product usage with training and stations Coordinate with vertical leads for support of Network owned stations, Regional Sports Nets, Cable Ad Sales Interface with Field Directors and conduct sample performance calls as needed A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOU As an Account Director in Nielsens Local Media Client Services Division, you will work in a pod of two persons on specific television and cable accounts. You and your Pod sales partners will be dedicated to making your Nielsen clients successful by communicating Nielsen information, changes in methodology and interpreting what it means for your clients. Working with all Nielsen products including basic ratings, digital, software products, Scarborough, custom analytics and others, you will be responsible for servicing all areas of your clients organization. You will be expected to work individually and in tandem with your Pod counterparts as well as collaboratively with Product, Analytics and Custom teams to provide expert solutions and service to each of your clients. QUALIFICATIONS New York-based location 4-year college degree Experience at a television station, agency, cable entity, Nielsen or related media company Demonstrated knowledge utilizing Nielsen data, products and methodology Technical proficiencies in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint and Google Suite including Docs, Sheets and Slides Demonstrated ability to write cohesive client letters and make presentations to medium to large groups Strong business communication, writing, analytical, presentation and organization skills The desire and proven ability to work in a team Travel approximately 20-25 PERCENT ABOUT NIELSEN Were in tune with what the world is watching, buying, and everything in between. If you can think of it, were measuring it. We sift through the small stuff and piece together big pictures to provide a comprehensive understanding of whats happening now and whats coming next for our clients. Todays data is tomorrows marketplace revelation. We like to be in the middle of the action. Thats why you can find us at work in over 100 countries. From global industry leaders to small businesses, consumer goods to media companies, we work with them all. Were bringing in data 24/7 and the possibilities are endless. See whats next with us at Nielsen careers.nielsen.com Nielsen is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Job Type Regular Primary Location New York,New York Secondary Locations , , , Travel Yes, 25 PERCENT of the Time