Account Manager - Consumer Technology

Company Description

We Show The World What People Want.

Join GfK and help us shape tomorrow. In 2023, GfK combined with NIQ, bringing together two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights - delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms - GfK drives “Growth from Knowledge”.

As an NIQ company, we are the world's leading consumer intelligence firm, delivering the Full View on consumer behavior. We work to enable manufacturers and retailers better understand what consumers really want. Our name has inspired trust for over 89 years because we take pride in discovering new pathways to sustainable growth for our clients, our people, and our planet.

Consumer Technology is responsible for GfK's core business of market data services to major consumer electronics manufacturers in Japan. In addition to strengthening its existing business, GfK is taking measures for future growth. In particular, we are expected to provide consulting services based on a multifaceted approach to help our clients resolve business issues quickly and support their business decisions. In order to gain further trust as a business partner of our clients, we have decided to strengthen our services utilizing consumer research and POS data so that our clients can execute advertising promotions more effectively and efficiently. We are looking for someone to join our team.

Job Description

Main Tasks

• Act as a strategic partner to clients to help them succeed in their business
• Hear client issues, build and propose comprehensive services utilizing consumer research, POS data, and external affiliates
• Build a system that enables horizontal development of services in collaboration with CSM members and draw a growth roadmap from a long-term perspective

Qualifications

• Experience as a sales or strategic planner in the advertising promotion area
• Skills to build hypotheses from discussions with stakeholders, define solutions and make proposals
• Willingness to try new things and ability to absorb new knowledge and skills
• Ability to never give up, explore all possibilities, and deliver results even under difficult circumstances
• Very good Japanese language skills and excellent English language skills
• Experience in launching a new business, service, or product at a business company, or experience providing support in the same area at a consulting firm
• Knowledge of or strong interest in consumer electronics products and their market trends

Additional Information

Our Benefits

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

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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