Sales Director, Sports Measurement Solutions

Role Overview

As a Sales Director, you will lead the sales strategy for Nielsen’s Sports Measurement Solutions portfolio, driving revenue growth and strategic expansion across global brands, agencies, and publishers.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include defining and executing sales strategy, driving revenue growth, product advocacy, executive relationship management, industry thought leadership, client strategy and deal management, team leadership and operational excellence.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience in sales, business development, or account management within the sports marketing, media, or research industries, with deep domain expertise in the sports marketing and sponsorship landscape.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 15+ years of progressive experience in sales, business development, or account management
• Deep domain expertise in the sports marketing and sponsorship landscape
• Experience cultivating and influencing high-level relationships
• Proven track record of consistently exceeding high-stakes revenue targets
• Proven track record of accurate revenue management and disciplined pipeline oversight
• Demonstrated success in leading and mentoring high-performance sales organizations
• Knowledge of Nielsen’s business, product suite, methodology, and integrated sponsorship solutions
• Intellectual curiosity and a self-starter mindset
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and execute multiple concurrent responsibilities
• Exceptional business communication, proposal writing, and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High degree of technical proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness plans
• 401(k) with a Nielsen company match
• Generous paid time off policy
• Company-provided vehicle
• Discretionary incentive/bonus eligibility