Junior Client Partner

About us:Toluna is the global research and insights leader that enables businesses to make smarter, data-driven decisions – faster. For 25 years, we have partnered with the world’s leading brands, delivering transformative impact through our advanced technology platform, comprehensive solution portfolio, expansive global first-party panel, and world-class team of leading research experts. Since 2019, we’ve made significant investments in artificial intelligence to enhance automation, accelerate insight delivery, and unlock deeper understanding at scale. With 40+ offices worldwide, Toluna operates in 70+ countries, redefining the future of insights. Learn more at www.tolunacorporate.comIntroduction:To complete our Sales team, we are looking for a Junior Client Partner to act as an expert in consultative selling. In this role, you will be responsible for driving bookings growth and achieving the assigned bookings budget (quota) by acquiring, nurturing, and expanding relationships with top-tier clients. You will lead the sales of both technology solutions and full-service consultative research projects, playing a pivotal role in growing our business and delivering value to clients.Responsibilities:Expected to deliver budgeted Personal (and/or sub team) Bookings, and manage personal (and/or sub team) Bookings pipeline and forecast. Will build strategic account plans and think strategically about how to grow the business within assigned accounts.Actively contribute to strategic growth initiatives within the local market. Implement strategies that will drive improved client relationships.Will be required to lead some of the largest accounts in the local market and may also be required to (co) lead a Global Key Account or Global Development Account.Guide internal teams to deliver account success & growth.Actively drive new business development. Lead and support big pitches.Represent the company at external conferences and client partnering thought leadership eventsYour Profile:Experience or education in fields such as Marketing, Business or similar areas. Formal degrees are welcome but not required.4+ years experience in research agency or client-side role.Experience in the market research industry, selling and/or delivering research solutions to consumer insights & marketing functionsConsultative selling skills, with enough knowledge of research to appropriately match solutions to business needsExperience in negotiating complex deals with senior decision makersStrong presence (verbal and written communication), with the ability to run effective sales presentations and technology demosAbility to positively influence internal teams through persuasion, negotiation and consensus buildingExperience leading teams and growing bookingsSignificant experience in high quality proposal writingKnowledge of & strength in pipeline management and sales forecastingStrong commercial acumen and driveAble to understand client needs and demands in a research contextHas excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships with both internal partners and clients.Is hands-on, proactive and a flexible thinkerProficient in English and DutchOur Values:Acting with Ownership- Demonstrating individual accountabilityBringing a forward mindset- Being action-oriented, bold and entrepreneurialCollaborating with Curiosity- Exhibiting teamwork through togethernessDiscussing openly, committing jointly- Sharing your views openlyEmbracing empathy- Being egoless & caringWhat we Offer:At Toluna, we’re all about creating a welcoming, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities to grow within our global team. Inclusion and respect are at the heart of what we do. Our community connects over 72 million people across 70 countries. If you’re passionate about making an impact, we’d love to have you on board.Other Benefits:A challenging position in a dynamic, fast-paced, innovative, quickly growing global company.A flexible work environment with a focus on owning and taking pride in your work.Growth opportunities in line with your career ambitions and passions.Global onboarding and frequent internal training and sharing opportunities.Our employees have exclusive access to Udemy Business. With our company license, you have unlimited access to all external courses.An open-culture work environment staffed with ambitious and fun colleaguesHybrid working including work-from-home compensationA competitive salary package including a good pension scheme, bonus plan, 25 paid days of leave, and full travel reimbursement (yes, that includes cycling!).An amazing, stylish office space in one of the city’s most trendy areas, close to Hotel New York where we have our weekly Friday drinks.Join our global team. We welcome big thinking and reward great work.