CareerPlan

Sales Associate

Darien, CT, usFull-time$41k2026-10-07 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Entry-level sales associate supporting prospecting, client relationship management, and sales administration for NielsenIQ's Financial Services team.

Role type

Entry-level sales associate (0-2 years experience)

Builds

Alternative data products for buy-side and sell-side financial institutions

Domain

Financial Services / Market Research

Required skills

Prospecting, outbound outreach, CRM management, meeting coordination, client communication, sales reporting, pipeline management

Preferred skills

Finance/Economics/Marketing background, Microsoft Office proficiency, self-starter, negotiation skills

Technologies

Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, CRM systems

Responsibilities

Identify and research prospective clients, conduct outbound outreach via phone/email/social media, schedule meetings with senior sales team, coordinate client meetings, prepare meeting materials and agendas, maintain sales activity records and reporting, assist with pipeline management

Seniority

Junior, entry-level IC