At NielsenIQ, the Client Director - Beverage Alcohol role anchors our Chicago headquarters' efforts to empower leading spirits and beer brands with unparalleled market intelligence. This position shapes strategic client engagements in a dynamic $500B+ industry, translating complex consumer data into actionable growth blueprints for Fortune 500 beverage leaders. Daily responsibilities center on cultivating deep client relationships with major distillers and brewers, dissecting NielsenIQ's real-time sales tracking and panel data to forecast volume shifts in categories like whiskey, vodka, and craft beer. The director orchestrates cross-functional teams—including analytics experts and field researchers—to deliver bespoke reports on promotional ROI and competitive benchmarking. Expect to lead quarterly business reviews, negotiate expanded service contracts worth $2M+, and collaborate with Chicago-based sales ops to integrate telecom-enhanced data streams for hyper-local insights. Routine tasks include trend modeling using advanced forecasting tools and presenting findings to C-suite executives at industry events like the National Restaurant Association Show. Success demands a bachelor's in business, marketing, or statistics, coupled with 10+ years in CPG client management, ideally within alcohol beverages. Proficiency in NielsenIQ platforms, IRI data suites, and SQL for querying large datasets is essential; Tableau or Power BI experience accelerates impact. Prior track record securing renewals in high-stakes accounts sets candidates apart. Core competencies include razor-sharp analytical prowess for distilling petabyte-scale datasets into executive summaries, alongside elite negotiation skills honed in beverage sector deal-making. Exceptional communicators thrive here, adept at bridging technical data with commercial imperatives, while strategic foresight anticipates regulatory shifts like tariff impacts on imports. NielsenIQ fosters a collaborative Chicago ecosystem where data pioneers innovate alongside beverage specialists in a vibrant Loop office. Teams enjoy flexible hours, mentorship from industry veterans, and pathways to VP-level roles amid rapid company expansion. Competitive compensation aligns with market rates for senior roles, complemented by comprehensive health coverage, generous PTO, and performance-tied bonuses.