Director, Client Business Partner

📋 Description

• Meet global sales targets monthly and quarterly for designated Japanese accounts.
• Maintain an adequate sales pipeline to meet targets.
• Identify growth opportunities; provide consultative sales across NIQ/GfK solutions.
• Build relationships with C-suite and key decision makers.
• Lead regional/local account managers to drive client engagement and execute the account plan.
• Oversee client services and relationships to ensure satisfaction and revenue.

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years in marketing, research, or sales for multinational FMCG or consumer electronics/home appliances.
• Experience using market data (POS data), surveys, and/or analytics.
• Fluent in Japanese and English to work with global teams.
• Excellent sales/negotiation skills; ability to close high-value contracts.
• Ability to engage stakeholders at C-suite level across cultures.
• Bachelor's degree.

🎁 Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)