Strategic Account Manager (Market Research)

TL;DR

Strategic Account Manager (Market Research): Managing global commercial activities and driving sales targets for key accounts with an accent on C-suite relationship building and strategic account planning. Focus on leveraging consumer intelligence data to identify growth opportunities and leading cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive market insights.

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in consumer intelligence, providing a comprehensive understanding of consumer buying behavior through advanced analytics and state-of-the-art platforms.

What you will do

• Manage global commercial activities and meet monthly/quarterly sales targets for designated strategic accounts.
• Foster and maintain C-suite level relationships to enhance upsell opportunities and client engagement.
• Lead regional and local account managers to ensure consistent implementation of global account plans.
• Identify and develop growth opportunities using market tracking data to meet client business needs.
• Oversee client service and management, ensuring strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with regional sales and client solution teams to achieve financial objectives.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience in the research industry, preferably in technical consumer goods.
• Business/fluent proficiency in both Japanese and English.
• Strong background in market research, sales, and client management.
• Proven ability to negotiate high-value contracts at a senior level.
• Degree in Business, Market Research, or Statistics.
• Strong result-orientation and ability to grasp complex market methodologies.

Nice to have

• Work experience at a consumer electronics manufacturer.
• Experience in market analysis and product development.
• Strong verbal and presentation skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working environment.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning for professional development.
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP) for personal support.
• Volunteer time off opportunities.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.