Field Team Manager - Retail Measurement Services

About the role

NIQ, a consumer intelligence company formed in 2023 by combining Nielsen and GfK, is looking for a Field Team Manager in Yangon. The role leads and directs Retail Measurement Services (RMS) field operations at country or multi-country level, owning the fiscal and operational performance of the field team and ensuring high-quality, timely and validated data is delivered to clients.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a team of Field Team Leaders and their teams to carry out data collection and acquisition activities in line with global governance standards.
• Plan and direct field operations so that validated data reaches clients efficiently, and provide fiscal planning, budgeting and financial management for the collection team.
• Drive productivity, resource allocation and reporting models to meet business plans and plan commitments.
• Recruit and build a strong, diverse team, coach and develop leaders and associates, and mentor people ready for greater responsibility.
• Partner with local, regional and global stakeholders and collaborate with other functions on the market's operations strategy.
• Evaluate organisational performance through performance improvement programmes and regular operating reviews, and ensure compliance with personnel and business practices and regulations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum 10 years of experience, including 4 years in a leadership position within Nielsen Operations or a comparable business.
• Multi-functional business experience leading dynamic organisations, with strong team leadership.
• Experience developing and implementing strategic business plans and new organisational designs, and managing budgets.
• Experience managing operations outsourcing or offshoring initiatives.
• Willingness to travel within and outside the home market.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of RMS products to relate to client requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, public speaking and presentation skills.
• Technology knowledge and an innovative mindset.

What we offer

• Flexible working environment.
• Volunteer time off.
• LinkedIn Learning access.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).