Sales Admin Associate (UAE Nationals Only)
Full-time
Job Description
The CI Sales Enablement Team is setting up a team of Sales Admin Associates that will help unload the Commercial team of Finance/Revenue related admin work. This person will be part of a global team but assigned to specific markets within the Top 15 CI markets and will be reporting to the CI Sales Enablement Team.
Key Responsibilities
NOTE: As this is a new role, the responsibility list may be modified along the way, depending on progress.
GENERAL ROLE
● Single point of contact for the Commercial and Finance teams, to liaise on Finance/Revenue related requests.
● Go-to person from the Commercial side on all Finance related processes, platforms and documents so he/she can advise on actions accordingly.
● Responsible for ensuring that all key cut-off dates based on the Monthly Closing Calendar are strictly adhered to.
PIPELINE MANAGEMENT
● Update MS Dynamics opportunity on CS behalf (i.e. stage, project dates, billing dates, other details)
NOTE: CS will still be in charge of opportunity key-in.
● Advise on opportunity set-up in MS Dynamics (e.g. GDF, syndicated studies, trackers, etc.)
PROJECT COMMISSIONING
● Finalize MS Dynamics opportunity and send for approval.
○ New SAP account creation
○ Billing instructions
○ Final contract details
○ EOA and/or PO
● Raise WBS# request for exception cases (i.e. pending EOA) and follow up on WBS# after gatekeeper approval.
CREDIT CHECK
● Raise credit check request to Finance and follow up.
PO CREATION IN SHOPPING CART/PO NUMBER REQUEST
● Raise shopping cart request on CS behalf
BILLING/INVOICING
● Review and approve proforma invoices on CS behalf (details to come from CS)
● Follow up with the Billing team on sending invoices to clients, if needed.
● Review and follow up on unbilled items w/ Finance in the BCC calls.
● Raise credit memo request for invoice revisions/ cancellations.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
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Follow up on FW start dates
○ Check if projects to launch in next 2 weeks are on track; if not, raise an SAP change request
○ Follow up with Ops on FW start confirmation, if needed
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Follow up on EOD
○ Check if projects to deliver in next 2 weeks are on track; if not, raise an SAP change request
○ Follow up with CS team on pending EODs
● Ensure changes in dates are reflected correctly in SAP
OTHERS
● Support on getting requirements for proposal bidding or new vendor accreditation
● Other Finance/Revenue related ad hoc requests
Qualifications
At least 1 year work experience related to Project Management/coordination w/ multiple stakeholders or Finance Fluent in English Solid communication skills both written and verbal Technologically capable - can work/learn to work with our Microsoft suite, MS Office, MS Dynamics and PowerBI Finance knowledge and/or Market Research industry knowledge is a plus
Additional Information
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™.
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Sales Admin Associate (UAE Nationals Only)
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates * Full-time
