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Account Director, Japan

Mintel · Tokyo, Japan

Sales - CorporateImported listingcontractabout 20 hours ago

About The Role

<p data-ccp-border-bottom="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-bottom="0px" data-ccp-border-between="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-between="0px"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"b669530d-9cee-5fd4-8da3-4cdbed7bfaa2|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469775450,"Body",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"Body",335572020,"1",469777841,"Helvetica",469777842,"Arial Unicode MS",469777844,"Helvetica",469769226,"Helvetica,Arial Unicode MS",335551500,"0",268442635,"22",335551547,"1033",469777843,"MS Mincho"]}">Company Introduction:</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p data-ccp-border-bottom="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-bottom="0px" data-ccp-border-between="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-between="0px"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p data-ccp-border-bottom="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-bottom="0px" data-ccp-border-between="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-between="0px"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">Mintel</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">’s</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body"> clients choose us because they know </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">we’re</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body"> drawing on Mintel data, knowledge, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">expertise</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">, and insights that are rooted in the rigorous, multi-disciplinary research on which our reputation has been built. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p data-ccp-border-bottom="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-bottom="0px" data-ccp-border-between="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-between="0px"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">To support the business priorities of our top global and regional accounts, our Strategic Client Partnership Model provides high-growth, high-value clients with a dedicated team of experts, ensuring we can deliver tailored support aligned to their unique business needs.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></p>
<p data-ccp-border-bottom="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-bottom="0px" data-ccp-border-between="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-between="0px"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">We are seeking a strategic Account Director for Strategic Partnership Accounts to own and grow a portfolio of these high-growth global and regional accounts, with a focus on deepening client relationships, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">identifying</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body"> commercial opportunities, and building long-term value.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<p data-ccp-border-bottom="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-bottom="0px" data-ccp-border-between="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-between="0px"><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p data-ccp-border-bottom="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-bottom="0px" data-ccp-border-between="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-between="0px"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">What You Will Be Doing:</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p data-ccp-border-bottom="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-bottom="0px" data-ccp-border-between="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-between="0px"><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p data-ccp-border-bottom="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-bottom="0px" data-ccp-border-between="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-between="0px"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">You will own and grow a portfolio of Mintel’s largest and highest-value global and regional accounts. As the Account Director for Strategic Partnership Accounts, you will </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">be responsible for</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body"> renewing key client relationships, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">identifying</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body"> growth opportunities, and positioning Mintel as a valued and preferred research partner. Day-to-day responsibilities include:</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">Owning the commercial relationship for key accounts in your market, working closely with global account managers to support best practices and drive growth across Mintel regions.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">Building strong relationships across multiple levels of the client organization to </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">identify</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body"> opportunities for consultancy sales, contract upgrades, and long-term account growth.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">Leading regular strategic reviews with internal stakeholders to track progress against account plans and adjust priorities where needed.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">Developing and delivering creative business solutions that </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">demonstrate</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body"> ROI, strengthen client relationships, and support successful renewals.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">Meeting commercial KPIs set by the APAC management team, including contract upgrades, consultancy sales, and renewal targets.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">Maintaining </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">accurate</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body"> CRM records of client details, meetings, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">objectives</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">, opportunities, and account activity.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">Planning and executing a strategic reach-out plan aligned with the annual account plan.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">Collaborating closely with internal business teams to ensure clients receive </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">a consistent</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">, high-quality experience across touchpoints.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p data-ccp-border-bottom="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-bottom="0px" data-ccp-border-between="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-between="0px"><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":720}"> </span></p>
<p data-ccp-border-between="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-between="0px"><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":720}"> </span></p>
<p data-ccp-border-bottom="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-bottom="0px" data-ccp-border-between="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-between="0px"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">We Are Looking for People Who Are:</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">Commercially-minded</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">: You can </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">identify</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body"> growth opportunities within existing client relationships and are comfortable leading conversations around renewals, upgrades, and consultancy solutions.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">Relationship-driven: You enjoy building trusted partnerships with senior stakeholders and navigating complex client organizations.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">Strategic and proactive: You </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">are able to</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body"> translate account goals into clear plans and take ownership of driving them forward.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">Collaborative: You work effectively with global account managers, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to deliver the best client experience.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">Client-focused: You are motivated by understanding client needs and showing how Mintel’s data, insights, and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">expertise</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body"> can support their business goals.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">Self-directed: You are comfortable managing priorities independently and taking accountability for the success of your account portfolio.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">A strong communicator: You can adapt your communication style </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">for</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body"> different clients, seniority levels, and internal business partners.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p data-ccp-border-bottom="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-bottom="0px" data-ccp-border-between="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-between="0px"><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p data-ccp-border-between="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-between="0px"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">Must-Have Qualifications</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="25" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">8</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">+ years of experience in sales or account management </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">Native-level Japanese and business-level English </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">proficiency</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">Strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p data-ccp-border-bottom="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-bottom="0px" data-ccp-border-between="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-between="0px"><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p data-ccp-border-between="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-between="0px"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">Nice-to-Have Qualifications</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">Experience in the FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) industry </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">Experience in the Research industry </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p data-ccp-border-bottom="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-bottom="0px" data-ccp-border-between="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-between="0px"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p data-ccp-border-bottom="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-bottom="0px" data-ccp-border-between="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-between="0px"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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