Emirati Talent Pipeline - Field Auditor (UAE nationals only ) Build Your Future with 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.

Job Description

Please kindly note, the following job advertisement is intended exclusively for Emirati candidates. If you are not a UAE national with a family book, we regret to inform you that your application for this position will not be considered. However, we encourage you to explore other opportunities that align with your

qualifications

Data Collection in Field

• Required to visit outlets at the time and date according to their schedule.
• Complete the Front Page form in every shop visited with all the requested information.
• Each auditor is allocated a number of outlets of different types, which is referred to as his/her "Panel." The auditor is responsible for clearing the number of items in the IC questionnaire for this panel.
• Return the completed questionnaire to the field office according to the given schedule. Before submitting the questionnaire, validate item descriptions, segments, prices, barcodes, and item codes carefully. Additionally, where permission to capture images is granted, upload pictures of the products in e-pics through Nielsen Product Picture (NPP). There should be no compromise on the quality of information collected.
• The average number of items cleared per day should be no less than 65.

Support On:

• Collecting new category/characteristics openings based on specific requests.
• Purchasing items based on Operations and ad-hoc requirements.
• Additional office activities related to IC questionnaire preparation and quality control.
• Queries.
• Panel Census Information collection.

Relationship Management:

• Maintain a healthy relationship with retailers/shopkeepers. Notify the supervisor about outlets refusing cooperation or any other difficulties encountered.
• Proactively capture the complete barcode, description, price, and relevant information, and report back to the office for new launches for regular SKUs and promotions.

Training and Development:

• Before the start of each audit period, the auditor must attend the briefing/training session. Each new auditor must attend an intensive initial training session. The auditor will be explained his/her duties and responsibilities, fieldwork procedures, how to correctly describe the various items audited, and other client-specific requests. The auditor will also undergo spot training with visits to local outlets.
• Develop new product launch reports, including required characteristics with clear images, and submit them frequently.

Adherence to Nielsen Code of Conduct

Field Updates Responsibilities:

• Collect useful information from the field occurring in the respective market and prepare sufficient market highlights reports.
• Ensure the distribution of gifts given to retail shops at the ratio defined by the supervisor, and upon completion, obtain a receipt form.

Qualifications

• Good in Communication: English Speaking, Reading and Writing

• Computer Knowledge ( MS Office : Excel, Word, Outlook), Driving License with car required for Field coordination

Additional Information

Candidates must be based in Dubai. No specific years of experience are required, and high school graduates are welcome to apply.

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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