Senior Consultant
Asia Pacific / Japan / 13 / Honcho Nakano-ku Tokyo /
#: 744000125987429 / R26_0009252|JP
Mid-Senior Level
Full-Time
Job Description
Client Support & Relationship Ownership
- Serve as the primary Customer Success contact for Japanese clients operating overseas or expanding into new international markets and categories.
- Manage day-to-day client communications in both Japanese and English, ensuring seamless and reliable service delivery aligned with client business needs.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, taking full ownership of client requests from initiation through resolution.
Execution & Value Delivery
- Lead client updates, business reviews, and presentations, effectively communicating data, insights, and performance outcomes related to international markets.
- Translate client priorities into actionable plans, deliverables, and structured follow-ups to drive measurable results.
- Leverage NIQ data, tools, and standardized materials to address client business questions and support strategic decision-making.
Customer Satisfaction & Issue Resolution
- Act as the primary point of contact for all service-related inquiries, including data quality, coverage, and delivery concerns.
- Collaborate with cross-functional and regional teams to ensure timely and accurate issue resolution.
- Provide clear and transparent status updates, serving as a bilingual liaison between Japanese clients and global NIQ teams.
Global & Cross-Market Support
- Support multi-market and international inquiries by gathering and validating information on data availability, definitions, and methodologies across regions.
- Coordinate cross-market requests by defining scope, ownership, and timelines to ensure efficient execution.
- Facilitate client expansion into new markets or categories by connecting them with relevant NIQ expertise and resources.
Platform Adoption & Continuous Improvement
- Drive onboarding and adoption of NIQ platforms and tools by supporting client training, addressing user inquiries, and resolving common usage challenges.
- Utilize digital and AI-driven tools to enhance efficiency in research, material preparation, documentation, and daily client communications.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by documenting processes, sharing knowledge, and enhancing clarity and efficiency in repeat global or cross-market workflows.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of professional or academic experience.
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Background in Customer Success, consulting, analytics, market research, sales support, account management, or related fields; alternatively, a strong interest in building a career in a client-facing, global environment.
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Strong communication skills, with the ability to work professionally in both Japanese and English, both verbally and in writing.
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Demonstrated interest in supporting Japanese clients with overseas market data, insights, and business expansion initiatives.
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Ability to explain complex information in a clear, structured, and logical manner, with a willingness to learn and apply new concepts through training and support.
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Hands-on, execution-oriented mindset, with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring timely follow-through.
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Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across diverse cultures, geographies, and time zones; or a strong motivation to develop this capability.
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Curious, adaptable, and proactive attitude, with a willingness to learn new datasets, tools, and global ways of working.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, for data analysis, reporting, and client presentations.
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Comfortable using AI-powered and digital tools to enhance productivity in areas such as research, content drafting, and data summarization; or a strong willingness to develop these skills.
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