Manager APAC Home Lifestyle

Join GfK and help us shape tomorrow. 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. We are always looking for open-minded people who will grow with us, push boundaries, and pioneer disruptive methods in market research, data science, technology, and AI. If you share this passion to drive things forward and the integrity to insist on doing things the right way, we'll equip you to take your future into your own hands and play a leading role in our story. Job Description Key Tasks & Responsibilities • Work closely with Regional Account Director and in collaboration with Global and Local country sales leads, further develop and grow the business in Asia Pacific. • Identify and develop the growth opportunity values using GfK tracking data based on the client needs. • Analyse and present our data and findings in order to create a need to increase selling opportunities to existing and potential clients. • Establish and maintain excellent relationships with key decision makers within existing and potential clients. Build and maintain Csuite level engagement to increase upsell opportunities. • Work with and where necessary, take lead in the region for all sales within the industry. Not limiting to point-of-sale but inclusive of digital adhoc opportunities. • Where necessary, take point in understanding and ensure client deliverables are in compliance with the existing agreements. • Identify potential problems and propose pro-active solutions to meet client needs. • Be part of the team to help ensure that the quality of the product remains at a very high level. • Achieve sales and manage accounts with new and existing clients. • Keep abreast of latest developments in local and global markets and economies. • Regular travel within Asia may be required. Experiences/Skills/ Competencies required • Ability to quickly grasp and understand markets, methodologies, and techniques. • Good organiser with the ability to prioritise and multi-task. • Ability to maintain a positive, motivational, “get things done” attitude, especially when faced with difficult circumstances. • Good sales/negotiation skills and a hunger to develop new business. • Good interpersonal and relationship building skills (internal, external, and cross-cultural). • Problem solving skills. • Good verbal and presentation skill • Proficient in English. Knowledge of Asian Language will be an advantage. • Business oriented skill, A good track record in business development. • Able to communicate effectively with all levels within GfK and client’s organization. Personal Attributes • Goal and action oriented. • Ability to work under pressure of deadlines and targets. • Meticulous & thorough with a strong attention to detail. • High energy with a positive ‘can do’ attitude and optimism. • Prepared to take ownership of issues and responsibility for actions. • Strong work ethics, reliability, Self-disciplines, Diligent • Team oriented. • Able to work independently with minimum supervision. • Patient, tolerant and flexible. Specific Qualifications • Minimum of 5 years in the research industry, preferably within the technical consumer goods industry. • A good degree preferably in Business/Market Research/Statistics. • Candidates with experience in Market research, Sales and client management.