Consultant (JP Market Focus)-Consulting APAC at Secured By Design Ltd

Huangpu District, Shanghai, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Analytical Skills, Organizational Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Client Communication, Cross-Cultural Collaboration, Structured Problem-Solving, Curiosity, Commercial Awareness, Professionalism, Presentation Skills, Consulting Skills, Relationship Building, Market Research, Knowledge Sharing, Feedback Seeking, Risk Management

Industry

Market Research

Description

Goal To deliver high-quality consulting work across Japan-related and domestic projects, ensuring success through cross-cultural communication, structured problem-solving, and a deep understanding of the Japan business context. The consultant plays a key role in bridging Japanese and Chinese markets, supporting both Japanese clients (in Japan or China) and local Chinese clients. Responsibilities Deliver precise, high-quality consulting outputs across projects involving Japanese and Chinese stakeholders. Take ownership of assigned workstreams or deliverables, ensuring alignment with client objectives, timelines, and quality standards. Build strong, trust-based relationships with Japanese clients and partners, applying cultural sensitivity and professionalism. Support projects for Japanese clients operating in China, and Chinese clients with business in Japan or Japanese partners. Collaborate effectively with both local (China-based) and global (Japan/Europe/US) teams to deliver integrated solutions. Participate in proposal development, market research, and internal initiatives that enhance SBD’s Japan-related capabilities. Engage in knowledge sharing and continuous learning about Japan’s business landscape, industries, and innovation trends. Seek and act on feedback to strengthen consulting and cross-cultural collaboration skills. Champion SBD’s brand, values, and purpose in all interactions. Identify and escalate project risks appropriately, supporting timely mitigation. Be willing and able to travel to Japan regularly for client engagement and project delivery (as required). Skills & Competencies Delivery Excellence: Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to cultural and client-specific detail. Client Orientation: Communicates effectively with Japanese and Chinese clients, fostering trust and understanding. Cross-Cultural Collaboration: Adapts communication and working styles across diverse teams and geographies. Problem-Solving: Applies structured thinking to complex, cross-market business challenges. Growth Mindset: Demonstrates curiosity about both Japanese and Chinese industries and actively expands consulting skills. Commercial Awareness: Understands Japan‘s and China’s business environments, client priorities, and value drivers. Professionalism: Reliable, accountable, and respectful of different business norms and working cultures. KPIs Quality, accuracy, and timeliness of project deliverables Positive client feedback and NPS (especially from Japan-related clients) Contribution to project and revenue success across Japan-China engagements Progress in cross-market expertise and consulting skill development Requirements Bachelor’s degree or above; MBA or equivalent preferred 2-4 years of consulting or relevant industry experience Business-level Japanese and fluent English; Mandarin proficiency required Experience working with Japanese OEMs (in Japan or China) strongly preferred Strong communication, presentation, and analytical skills Willingness to travel to Japan for projects and client meetings

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Responsibilities

The consultant is responsible for delivering high-quality consulting outputs across projects involving Japanese and Chinese stakeholders while building strong relationships with clients. They will also support projects for clients operating in both Japan and China, ensuring alignment with client objectives and timelines.