Field team Leader

NielsenIQ, a global leader in measurement and data analytics, offers a comprehensive and trusted view of consumers and markets worldwide. Serving consumer packaged goods manufacturers, fast-moving consumer goods companies, and retailers, NielsenIQ combines proprietary data with other sources to provide actionable insights that help clients understand current trends and anticipate future market changes. Operating in over 90 countries and covering more than 90% of the world’s population, NielsenIQ is at the forefront of market intelligence and innovation.

The Field Team Leader role is available in multiple locations across Islamabad, Lahore, Faisalabad, and Sukkur, Pakistan. This position is responsible for managing data collection activities within the assigned region, ensuring adherence to global methodologies, quality standards, and business objectives. The Field Team Leader drives operational excellence by leading teams, managing key performance indicators (KPIs), assuring data quality, developing talent, and overseeing financial performance.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate field data collection activities in accordance with global standards and methodologies.
- Monitor data quality, accuracy, and consistency through proactive oversight and analytical review.
- Implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational KPIs.
- Maintain panel health and ensure compliance with panel management and data science requirements.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with retailers and key stakeholders.
- Manage, develop, coach, and train field teams and auditors to foster a high-performance culture.
- Drive talent development and succession planning within the team.
- Achieve financial, productivity, quality, and operational targets while fulfilling client commitments.
- Oversee regional travel and expenses (T&E), budgets, and conduct variance analysis.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of all reports, assessments, and client deliverables.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree completed.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Business-level fluency in English (C1).
- 3 to 5 years of experience leading teams, preferably within a market research field force or operations.
- Strong understanding of operational metrics and performance management.
- Tech-savvy with the ability to work with analytical and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
- Proven people management and team leadership capabilities.
- Availability to supervise activities in the field and flexibility to travel across the country.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
NielsenIQ fosters a flexible working environment and offers benefits such as volunteer time off, access to LinkedIn Learning, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The company embraces technology and uses AI tools throughout the recruitment process to enhance efficiency and fairness, while ensuring human oversight in all final hiring decisions.

NielsenIQ is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, promoting a workplace that reflects the diverse communities it serves. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. The company encourages individuals who value inclusivity and equity to apply.

For more information about NielsenIQ’s diversity initiatives and AI safety policies, please visit their official website. Join NielsenIQ to be part of a global team delivering the most comprehensive consumer insights and driving innovation in market intelligence.