Reference Data Analyst

Company Description

Book Operations 

A division of NielsenIQ and first established in 1858, Nielsen Book is a leading supplier of bibliographic data, transactional ordering and market insights to booksellers, librarians and publishers in over 100 countries.  

The Book Operations team supports the international Commercial teams, by monitoring, supporting and testing the systems used to supply our clients with data.  

As Reference Data Analyst you will be responsible for developing and maintaining a close and positive working relationship with publishers, distributors, and other data providers, through appropriate liaison at all levels, to ensure Nielsen BookData receives timely information and meets all appropriate service level requirements. 

Job Description

• Taking responsibility for developing and maintaining a close and positive working relationship with publishers, distributors, and other data providers
• Dealing with or reassigning appropriately, queries from customers in a timely and efficient manner  
• Liaising with and answering queries from publishers, other data suppliers and teams/colleagues 
• Adding new bibliographic records to the database accurately and in a timely manner, meeting all departmental standards as appropriate, and dealing with any issues arising from the data capture  
• Maintaining, upgrading and improving existing bibliographic records
• Testing new electronic feeds from data suppliers to the appropriate level and within the appropriate timescales  
• Prioritizing work to ensure all service level agreements are fulfilled in a timely manner.  
• Assisting in any appropriate bibliographic projects required by a publisher and/or the Reference Data Team Leader  

Qualifications

• Highly proficient general PC skills   
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal  
• Excellent customer service skills  
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail required and good understanding of Excel is essential. Experience using COGNOS would also be beneficial, but not essential  
• In-depth understanding of the publishing industry and book trade is desirable  
• Solid proficiency in data analysis and testing  
• Solid product knowledge   

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About NielsenIQ

NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company providing the most complete and trusted view of consumers and markets in 90 countries covering 90% of the world’s population. Focusing on consumer-packaged goods manufacturers and FMCG and retailers, we enable customers to defy what’s possible. How? We combine unparalleled datasets, pioneering technology, and the industry’s top talent to create insights that unlock innovation. Join us and change the landscape.

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