Account Manager, YouGov
Global research data and analytics group
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Global research data and analytics group
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
1001+ employees
Company mission
To offer unparalleled insight into what the world thinks.
Role
Who you are
- Insight-driven mindset: Passionate about the value of research, data, and consumer understanding
- Bilingual communication: Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken
- Relationship builder: Skilled at creating trust and delivering value across client organizations
- Commercial acumen: Confident in contract negotiation and identifying new business opportunities
- Collaborative spirit: Works well with technical and research teams to align on client goals
- Organized and proactive: Adept at managing multiple accounts with a strategic and hands-on approach
- Resilient and solution-oriented: Able to navigate complex client challenges with confidence and tact
What the job involves
- We are looking for a talented Account Manager; to be based from our Paris office. You will be the cornerstone of our client success strategy
- You will play a critical role in helping our clients harness the power of data to make strategic decisions
- You’ll cultivate meaningful relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring they get maximum value from our research solutions while contributing to long-term business success and champion an outstanding customer experience from the inside out
- Act as the primary point of contact for all matters relating to assigned customer accounts
- Driving revenue growth while maximizing profit / contribution on key accounts
- Develop and nurture strong, long-lasting relationships with key business executives and decision-makers
- Understand client needs and objectives to ensure the successful delivery of tailored solutions
- Collaborate with internal teams (Customer Service, Product Development, etc.) to enhance the overall client experience
- Negotiate and close contracts that align with company profitability goals
- Proactively forecast and track key account performance metrics (e.g., quarterly sales, annual forecasts)
- Address challenging client situations or escalations with diplomacy and a solution-oriented mindset
- Join us in shaping the decisions behind leading brands and organizations. Your role will not only support client success —but also help build the future of our business in France and beyond
Our take
In a digital world, data analytics is one of the biggest drivers of corporate and governmental change. YouGov exists at the forefront of data analytics worldwide, measuring public opinion on a range of topics, individuals and events.
Perhaps best known for its political polling, YouGov provides analytics on a huge range of topics from the popularity of public figures (not just politicians), fashion brands and charities to satisfaction with healthcare or energy providers, and even just general nationwide mood.
It's a well-established market leader with over 2 decades of polling experience and websites for 39 different countries. It's vast data collection and analytics capabilities allow it to continually adapt and refine its methods, positioning the company for continued success in an ever-evolving market.
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Insights
7% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
Old Street, London, UK
Leadership
Steve Hatch
(CEO)Joined YouGov in 2023 as CEO. Prior to this, they were the VP of Meta Northern Europe at Meta, Director for UK and Ireland/VP of Northern Europe at Facebook, and CEO at MEC.
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