Field team Leader

NielsenIQ is a global leader in measurement and data analytics, providing comprehensive and trusted insights into consumers and markets worldwide. We support consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers by delivering accurate, actionable information that helps them navigate the complexities of a rapidly evolving marketplace. By combining proprietary NielsenIQ data with additional sources, we enable clients to understand current trends, anticipate future developments, and make informed decisions to drive growth. Operating in over 90 countries and covering more than 90% of the world’s population, NielsenIQ is at the forefront of consumer intelligence.

The Field Team Leader role is available across multiple locations in Pakistan, including Islamabad, Lahore, Faisalabad, and Sukkur. This position involves overseeing data collection activities within the assigned region, ensuring adherence to global methodologies, quality standards, and business objectives. The Field Team Leader will lead operational efforts by managing team performance, ensuring data accuracy, developing talent, and maintaining financial discipline.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and coordinate field data collection activities in line with global standards and methodologies.
- Monitor data quality, accuracy, and consistency through proactive oversight and analytical reviews.
- 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 nurture 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 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 market research or operational roles.
- Strong understanding of operational metrics and performance indicators.
- Tech-savvy with the ability to work effectively with analytical and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
- Proven people management and leadership capabilities.
- Availability to supervise field operations and flexibility to travel across the country.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

NielsenIQ values candidates who demonstrate strong leadership and the ability to optimize resources, organizational design, and reporting structures to meet business goals. We offer a flexible working environment, volunteer time off, access to LinkedIn Learning, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support employee well-being.

NielsenIQ integrates AI tools throughout the recruitment process to enhance efficiency and fairness, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, and interview scheduling. All AI use is governed by principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion, with final hiring decisions made by humans. The company regularly reviews these tools to minimize bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws.

As a global consumer intelligence company, NielsenIQ combines extensive retail data with advanced analytics to provide the Full View™ of consumer behavior. Following its 2023 merger with GfK, NielsenIQ operates in over 100 markets worldwide and is an Advent International portfolio company.

NielsenIQ is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities it serves. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage individuals who share our commitment to inclusion to join us in making a meaningful impact.