APAC Associate Director Senior Manager – Consumer Insights
Job Summary
NIQ is seeking an experienced Associate Director / Senior Manager Consumer Insights to lead high impact research engagements across key APAC markets. This is a regional individual contributor role with strong international exposure across Technology Telecom Automotive and Financial Services industries.
You will partner closely with Global and Regional HQ clients driving large-scale multimarket research programs and enabling clients to unlock consumer brand and category growth using NIQs Full View insights.
This role is ideal for a senior insights professional who thrives on expertise influence and commercial ownershipwithout direct people management responsibilitieswhile navigating multi-country stakeholders and driving strategic business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Client Leadership & Strategic Consulting
- Serve as the insights partner for regional & global client headquarters across APAC.
- Be part of strategic discussions with internal senior stakeholders across Technology Telecom Automotive & Financial Services sectors.
- Act as a trusted advisor anticipating client needs and shaping long-term solutions
Commercial & Proposal Ownership
- Identify and convert regional growth opportunities across existing and new accounts.
- Lead proposal development costing and solution design for multi-market initiatives.
- Partner with commercial teams to drive revenue growth and strengthen client portfolios.
- Present NIQ capabilities and leading edge digital and AI solutions to clients and support partnership expansion.
Insights Integration & Innovation
- Bring NIQs Full View to life by integrating across multiple data sources.
- Leverage advanced analytics segmentation and modeling to deliver deeper value.
- Advocate new methodologies digital solutions and best-practice frameworks across markets.
Internal Collaboration
- Collaborate closely with APAC country teams global COEs operations and analytics teams.
- Mentor and guide junior team members indirectly through expertise and project leadership.
- Contribute to thought leadership initiatives case studies and regional knowledge sharing.
Qualifications :
- 812 years of experience in Market Research / Consumer Insights / Analytics preferably across key APAC markets
- Strong experience working with Technology Telecom Automotive or Financial Services clients.
- Proven track record in managing multi-country projects and senior client engagements.
- Strong analytical capabilities with expertise in custom research methodologies (CX segmentation brand equity pricing etc.).
- Commercial acumen with experience leading proposals and multimarket pitches.
- Highly structured data driven and outcome focused with a strong bias toward clarity prioritization and action
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and communicate effectively at senior and executive levels both internally and with clients
- Demonstrated success driving impact across multimarket or regional environments is preferred
This is a regional role and is open to candidates based in any Southeast Asia market including Singapore Malaysia Indonesia Vietnam Thailand and the Philippines.
Additional Information :
Our Benefits
- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- LinkedIn Learning
- Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process including résumé screening candidate assessments interview scheduling job matching communication support and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQs principles of fairness transparency human oversight and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions require accommodations or wish to request human review were permitted by law please contact your local HR representative. For more information please visit NIQs AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: NIQ
NIQ is the worlds leading consumer intelligence company delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to 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 insightsdelivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platformsNIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100 markets covering more than 90% of the worlds population.
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NIQ is the worlds 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 holi ... View more