Specific responsibilities include (but are not limited to) :
- Dual role supporting all aspects of project scoping, development and closing, manage projects from start to finish and work hand-in-hand with each engagement team and client to ensure top quality level of service / deliverables.
- Connect with Japanese client stakeholders (C-level) throughout project execution together with the core engagement team.
- Develop customized project solutions to meet goals and objectives for Japanese clients.
- Support the engagement team with GLG infrastructure, project plans, market research, pitch materials preparation, client presentations and project delivery, report writing when necessary.
- Support to develop and grow the Integrated Insights business in Japan with a very close collaboration with internal Business Units at GLG Japan.
- Exposure to a broad range of functional responsibilities, including product development, sales, marketing, and operations.
- Regular exposure to the GLG Japan President, regional GLG senior management team and the broader organization.
- Demonstrate close collaboration and partnership with cross-functional teams (business development, client solutions, legal & compliance) to support Japanese clients.
- The position will report to the Integrated Insights APAC Lead who will provide a close mentoring environment to rapidly accelerate career development.
- Lead internal and external Integrated Insights business development initiatives and contribute to growing GLG Integrated Insights business in Japan.
- Support internal education and training for relevant functions in Japan.
An ideal candidate will have the following :
6-8 years’ experience at a top-tier strategy consulting firm and / or market research provider (both qualitative / quantitative) in Japan.Solid core consulting skills, including problem framing, slide-making, storytelling, client communication, stakeholder management, project management etc.Superior written and oral communication skills in the Japanese business context.Solid computer skills, Microsoft Office PowerPoint, Excel etc.Pro-active and entrepreneurial mindset to join a growth consulting team.Successful track record working in a matrix team environmentAct with the highest integrity and professionalism in all their endeavorsThink creatively and focus on opportunities for business growth and exhibit attention to detail.Strong skill set with commercial negotiations with both internal and external stakeholders.Demonstrate the ability and initiative to handle increasing responsibility over timeFull business proficiency in English and Japanese is mandatory.Minimum bachelor’s degree, Masters or MBA is preferred.