NIQ Early Career Program: Internship - Merchandising and delivery support F/M

As an intern in the NIQ Early Career Program, you will play a crucial role in developing and delivering standardized and custom-built merchandising solutions in Italy. You will work closely with the regional sales and delivery teams to ensure successful customer implementations and optimal use of Nielsen software solutions.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing technical designs for merchandising solutions, including necessary customizations.
• Support project leads on merchandising deliveries in Italy, maintaining regular client contact and follow-ups.
• Collaborate with the sales and delivery teams to provide technical support and build strong customer partnerships.
• Onboard, train, and support new or existing customers on merchandising products.
• Work with the delivery team to respond professionally to client inquiries.
• Compile and deliver documentation for methodology questions and frequently asked questions.
• Utilize different methodologies to improve project delivery.
• Participate in global expert groups and contribute your expertise.
• Engage in travel and onsite activities as needed.
• Demonstrate knowledge or interest in Category Management.
• Contribute to a positive and productive corporate culture to drive business growth over the next 3-5 years.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills in Italian and English
• Ability to build good relationships with external and internal stakeholders.
• Reliability and commitment to project support.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and Office Tools.
• Experience with planogramming tools (Nielsen Spaceman or JDA Space Planning preferred).
• Knowledge of MS Access and SQL Server; C# programming is a plus.
• Intellectual curiosity and persistence in finding answers to questions.
• Enjoy working in a digital environment.

Additional Information

Recruit ment process:

After submitting your application, your CV will be carefully reviewed by our recruitment team. Candidates whose profiles match the role requirements will be invited to participate in a video interview, with full instructions provided in advance.

Once the video interview has been completed, we will conduct a further assessment of your application. Successful candidates will then be invited to a final interview with the hiring team.

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles:

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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