Sector Lead, Insight Consulting

<div class="content-intro"><div>&nbsp;</div> <p>&nbsp;</p></div><div>&nbsp;</div> <div> <div><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>At Cision, we believe in empowering every individual to make an impact. Here, your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your unique perspective fuels our collective success. As part of our global team, you'll thrive in an environment that champions curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, all while making meaningful contributions to the brands we accelerate.&nbsp;</strong></span></div> <div><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></div> <div><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Join us in shaping the future of communication and building authentic connections that matter. Whether you're solving complex problems or driving bold innovations, your growth is our success, and </strong></span></div> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you! </strong>Please note that for this role, we are only able to consider candidates who are already based in the country of employment.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong></strong></span></p> <div><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>together, we’ll create the conversations of tomorrow.&nbsp;</strong></span></div> <div><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;</span></div> <div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Empower your impact at Cision. Be seen, be understood, be you.&nbsp;</strong></span></div> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>The role</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">As <strong>Sector Lead, Insights Consulting</strong>, you will report to the Regional Head of Insights Consulting and be responsible for the success, growth and retention of our strategic clients within your assigned sector across the region.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">You will provide strategic leadership for the sector, taking direct responsibility for key accounts while supporting Client Leaders in managing and developing medium-sized and smaller accounts. You will play a key role in driving client satisfaction, business growth and team performance.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Acting as a senior communications research strategist and thought leader in communications measurement, you will help clients understand the value of their communications through data-driven insights and strategic advice. You will also support business development by identifying opportunities to grow existing accounts and engaging with prospective clients.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Alongside your client responsibilities, you will lead, coach and develop a team of senior professionals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality insights and consulting services that meet the needs of both domestic and global clients.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Duties and responsibilities</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Drive sector growth and client retention</strong>: Develop and implement strategies to grow client relationships, strengthen retention and identify opportunities for account development within your sector.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Lead and develop the team:</strong> Manage, coach and mentor a team of Senior Insights Consultants and Insights Consultants, supporting their professional development and overall performance.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Provide strategic client leadership:</strong> Lead key accounts and support Client Leaders in developing and delivering effective strategies for medium-sized and smaller clients.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Support business development:</strong> Act as a senior communications research strategist and thought leader, contributing to new business opportunities, client pitches and upselling initiatives.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Collaborate across teams:</strong> Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality products and services that meet client needs.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Drive innovation:</strong> Identify opportunities to improve our products and services, champion new approaches and support the adoption of innovative solutions across your sector.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Essential skills and experience</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant professional experience.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Fluency in both English and German</strong>, with excellent verbal and written communication skills in both languages.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">At least 5 years' experience in driving strategic customer growth, retention and account development.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2–3 years' experience managing client relationships and leading or developing small teams.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Strong strategic thinking and the ability to identify opportunities for business growth and long-term client partnerships.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Excellent client relationship management and communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The ability to coach and develop team members while maintaining high standards of client service and delivery.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A willingness to travel approximately 5–10% of the time.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>What We Offer</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Upon joining Cision, you will immediately have access to a range of benefits that are fully or partially funded by the company and form part of your overall benefits package. These benefits include:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Capital-forming benefits and a pension fund</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Flexible working hours and mobile work</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Commuter card subsidy</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Subsidy for our partner EGYM Wellpass to access 7,500 premium fitness and wellness options</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">New and modern office in Gateway Gardens, Frankfurt</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Professional development in a modern and globally leading company</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Insights into the international media landscape</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A dynamic global team</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Work independently and self-driven in an innovative environment</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Value-driven culture and team-oriented working</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Work from abroad for a determined timeframe</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you! </strong>Please note that for this role, we are only able to consider candidates who are already based in the country of employment.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">**Day-to-day preferred language with colleagues and set-up for reports and analyses will mostly be German, however, please bear in mind that Cision is a global company, and so is our Talent Acquisition team, so please apply using a CV written in English so we can review your application**</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>#LI-FR1 #LI-Hybrid</strong></span></p> <div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-teams="true">Cision is the global leader in consumer and media intelligence, engagement, and communication solutions. 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