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Nielsen

Deal Strategist

Nielsen

. Drive and support deal structuring for Gracenote's Commercial customer base .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $88,440 - $147,400 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in deal structuring, commercial solutioning, and negotiation management, with a strong ability to manage customer expectations and collaborate across multiple departments. Proven track record in closing high-value deals and supporting sales strategies in fast-paced environments.

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Deal StructuringCommercial SolutioningNegotiation ManagementSales SupportStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills
Deal Structure FrameworksCommercial StrategiesSales PlaysPricing StrategiesRevenue Optimization Techniques
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsObjection HandlingConflict Resolution
Tools & Technologies
SalesforceContract Management ToolsData Analytics Software
Industry Keywords
Subscription ProductsConsumption-Based ProductsCommercial ConstructsProposal Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Drive and support deal structuring for Gracenote's Commercial customer base
  • Partner with sales to close the highest-valued and most strategic opportunities
  • Own delivery of Commercial proposals and executables through deal structuring, commercial solutioning, and internal approval management
  • Support objection handling throughout the deal lifecycle and act as sales' primary escalation point
  • Manage customer expectations
  • Liaise between sales, finance, product, operations, and legal to identify and resolve blockers
  • Identify gaps in Nielsen's commercial approach and support conflict resolution and program escalations
  • Own closure of opportunities across Gracenote's Commercial sold portfolio
  • Support negotiations, proposals, objection handling, and counter/close strategies
  • Provide insights to Commercial Finance on commercial construct performance
  • Deliver intelligence assets influencing commercial approach and commercial constructs at scale
  • Lead and support process improvements to streamline deal support
  • Produce ad hoc reporting when requested

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 6+ years of work experience with relevant experience in deal structuring/strategy, commercial solutioning, and negotiation management
  • Understanding of deal structure frameworks, commercial strategies, and sales plays across subscription and consumption-based products
  • 5+ years of direct experience working and supporting Sales on deals
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where first-of-kind work is led and delivered without a playbook
  • Proven ability to close deals against aggressive timelines while resolving external and internal objections
  • Excellent written and oral communication and objection handling skills
  • Experience with senior stakeholder and customer management
  • Experience with Salesforce, contract management tools, and data analytics software
  • Prior experience and knowledge of pricing strategies, discounting practices, and revenue optimization techniques
  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Comprehensive health and wellness plans
  • 401(k) with a Nielsen company match
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • Company-provided vehicle (depending on the role)
  • Discretionary incentive/bonus eligibility (depending on the role)
  • Potential eligibility for bonuses, equity, or other incentives