Global Deal Desk Leader

Global Deal Desk Leader 🌍

Join Nielsen’s dynamic team as a Global Deal Desk Leader where you will help shape the media future by providing insights that power client decisions and deliver exceptional results. We are seeking a passionate leader committed to excellence, collaboration, and the ambition to make an impactful difference together.

About the Role:
In this pivotal position, you will align with senior leadership to tackle key roadblocks and oversee the global deal desk as a trusted advisor to sales leaders and finance. You will partner with senior leadership to improve deal desk processes and performance while enforcing new commercial policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee program management and analytics 📊
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Remove roadblocks to implementation milestones
• Promote standardization across segments
• Act as a key authority on deal escalation
• Conduct performance management discussions
• Provide feedback and guide the deal desk team

Deliverables:

• Fully staffed and functional deal desk meeting implementation targets
• Performance dashboard for deal desk management and regular reporting
• Commercial policy adherence dashboard and reports

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience, with at least 6 years in sales, deal desk, and management roles
• Strong leadership and communication skills to lead a global team
• Excellent execution and planning skills for large-scale organizational transformations
• Ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Skilled in stakeholder and people management
• Willingness to travel ✈️
• Prior experience in leading a deal desk in a technology/media company is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; MBA preferred 🎓

Compensation:
A competitive salary range of $100,000 - $300,000, adjusted based on geographic location and experience.

Benefits:
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness plans, 401(k) retirement matching, generous paid time off, and performance-based bonuses.

Nielsen celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Apply Now! 🚀 Join us in our journey to empower a better media future for all.