NielsenIQ: Auditor (On Site Data Collector) — Penang, 04, Malaysia

About NielsenIQ

NielsenIQ, also known as NIQ, works in consumer intelligence and retail measurement. Its employer material describes using market information, consumer insights and analytics to help businesses understand buying behaviour. Its data operations address the accuracy and completeness of information behind client reports, while analytical services interpret that information. The business connects details about products and retail activity with broader views of markets, giving organisations evidence for understanding demand and making commercial decisions.

The position and its setting

NielsenIQ lists Auditor (On Site Data Collector) in Penang, 04, Malaysia, under reference R26_0020434|MY. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 21 October 2026
• Brands: NielsenIQ
• Job Family: Data Acquisition

Responsibilities and work described

• Research / execution: in-store data collection and retail audits
• Recruit and maintain panel stores, distribute incentives, and build retailer relationships
• Support: auditor hiring, training, supervision, and performance monitoring
• Handle ad-hoc requests, UC processes, and administrative tasks (cash advances, liquidation, etc.)
• Quality / delivery: data quality by revisiting stores, troubleshooting issues, and supporting backend systems
• Collaboration: with teams (MDQC, Data Ops, Data Sci, CSM) to uphold reporting integrity
• Contribution: to team learning, share best practices, and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Data Quality Focus
• Maintenance: accuracy and integrity of collected data
• Explain and validate data movements store-by-store
• Reinforce quality KPIs and resolve issues (coding errors, unclear manuals, category definitions)

Experience and professional background

• 2+ years’ experience in data collection or retail environment

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• Communication skills in Bahasa Melayu and English required
• Mandarin/Cantonese is an advantage due to interaction with local retailers
• High integrity, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure
• Proficiency: smartphones, gadgets, and collaboration tools (Google, MS Office, Skype, etc.)

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• Problem-solving mindset, coaching ability, and professional maturity
• Additional Qualities
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in diverse environments, weather conditions, and store settings
• Resilience: Ability to handle repetitive tasks, long hours, and challenges in the field
• Analytical thinking: Skilled at identifying root causes of data issues and proposing improvements
• Collaboration: team spirit, proactive in sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues
• Customer engagement: Capable of building trust and rapport with shopkeepers to ensure cooperation
• Initiative: Seeks opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains
• Professional maturity: Maintains composure and effectiveness under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Work arrangement: Remote
• Advertised location: Penang, 04, Malaysia

Benefits mentioned by the employer

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
• NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows
• These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria
• All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion
• Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans
• NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative
• For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/

Pay and application dates

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How to apply to NielsenIQ

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Open the official NielsenIQ posting below and match the title and reference R26_0020434|MY.

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Practical preparation: audit

An audit example should identify the process or records reviewed, the evidence considered and your own responsibility. Describe how findings were documented and followed through without exposing confidential reports.

Relevant skills

• MS Office
• audit
• training
• problem resolution
• process improvement
• communication
• root-cause analysis