Account Manager - Japanese Speaker
Company Description
Work smart, have fun and make an impact!
Our purpose is to guide all companies toward a sustainable world. EcoVadis is the leading provider of business sustainability ratings. Our solutions are backed by an international team of experts and powerful technology. We analyze data and build sustainability scorecards that give companies actionable insights into their environmental, social and ethical risks.
Why apply to EcoVadis? Be a part of the global sustainability change in business. Grow your career. Work with extraordinary people. Feel valued for your contribution.
Learn more about our team and culture on EcoVadis careers page.
Job Description
We are looking for an Account Manager to join our team in Tokyo. In this position, we are looking for an individual that can support customers throughout the Japan region. Japanese and English fluency is a must.
Sustainable procurement has gained in importance and maturity over the past decade and is at the top of most of the Fortune 500 corporate agendas. Leading organizations are taking on strategic initiatives and goals in this space. As a digital SaaS solution, EcoVadis is designed to help such companies scale their initiative across their entire global supply chain. This requires good understanding of the solution by all impacted stakeholders and adoption of the principle of sustainable procurement, on all levels of our customers' procurement organization. The Customer Success team manages the strategic deployment and account management of the EcoVadis solution with our customers.
Your primary responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to):
Strategic Account Management and Customer Success
- Manage a portfolio of customers, ensuring they maximize the value they get from the EcoVadis solution and maintain a high level of satisfaction and engagement with the service and tools
- Advise customers on the implementation building blocks of their sustainable procurement program throughout their lifecycle. Partner with them to help them adopt and integrate EcoVadis in appropriate processes and tools. Provide thought leadership and effectively communicate the EcoVadis vision for Sustainable Supply Management
- Build advocacy among customers; Establish and maintain strong relationships with customer project managers, decision makers, and executive sponsors throughout the customer lifecycle
- Develop a customer program plan and act as the main point of contact for your accounts, providing proactive and reactive project management support and resources
- Develop and maintain Account Plans for all assigned customers
- Liaise between customer and EcoVadis teams (sales, sustainability, operations) to solve customer challenges and find opportunities and solutions
- Promote and upsell of additional services when suitable
- Work with our Sales team and successfully manage contracts renewals
- Carefully monitor operations with your customers (forecast and delivery) in order to guarantee operational KPIs are met
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Other:
- Contribute to Ecovadis continuous improvement process by providing feedback to the product management team on solution development needs
- Lead and/or support a variety of Customer-focused projects
- Teamwork, peer-coaching, and best practices sharing to contribute to the development of EcoVadis service and to maintain a positive and motivating atmosphere
Qualifications
Professional Experience & Education
- Experience: 5+ years of success in Account Management, Customer Success, or Consulting, ideally within a high-growth or fast-paced industry.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Sustainability, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Strategic Planning: Proven track record in developing and executing comprehensive Account Plans to drive growth and retention.
Language & Communication
- Bilingual Proficiency: Professional fluency in both English and Japanese (Written and Verbal).
- Cultural Competency: Native Japanese proficiency or JLPT N1 (or equivalent), with documented experience navigating Japanese business etiquette and client relations.
- Presentation Skills: Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, executive-level summaries and PowerPoint presentations.
Technical & Analytical Expertise
- Data Literacy: Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analytics to derive actionable insights. Experience with AI tools will be advantageous.
- Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with SaaS and Procurement systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa) is highly preferred.
- Digital Tools: Power-user of CRM platforms (Salesforce), Project Management tools, and office suites (MS Office, Google Workspace). Must demonstrate high technical aptitude for learning complex workflows.
Soft Skills & Values
- Agility: A self-driven, results-oriented professional who thrives in evolving, multicultural environments.
- Mission-Driven: A genuine passion for Sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
- Collaboration: A proactive team player who can work effectively across international time zones and diverse teams.
Additional Information
- Beginning: ASAP
- Full time position
- Location: Yotsuya, Tokyo
In return for your expertise, we offer:
- Support with all the necessary office and IT equipment
- Flexi time working system
- Wellness allowance for mental and physical wellbeing
- Access to professional mental health support
- Referral bonus policy
- Learning and development
- Sustainability events and community involvement
- Peer recognition program
- Employee-led resource groups
- Social Insurance
- Commuting Allowance
- Work Model: Hybrid Work Model
- Remote work from abroad policy
- Life Insurance
- Paid employee volunteer day
Our hiring team looks forward to reviewing your CV, in English, with a guaranteed response to every application. A new job with purpose awaits you!
Don’t fit all the criteria but still think you’d be a good candidate? Please apply anyway to give our hiring team the opportunity to assess your skills and to learn more about what you could bring to EcoVadis. We’re interested in hiring from a diverse and skilled talent pool, regardless of professional and educational background.
Can the hiring process be adjusted to suit my needs? Yes. We want everyone going through the hiring process with EcoVadis to feel confident that you are able to demonstrate your full potential. We welcome applications from disabled people, people with long-term health conditions, and neurodiverse candidates. If you need any adjustments, including the provision of interview questions, please let the hiring team know.
Our team’s strength comes from everyone’s uniqueness and is founded upon mutual respect. EcoVadis commits to equity, inclusion and reducing bias in our hiring processes. EcoVadis does not accept any form of discrimination based on color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, beliefs, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, disability, parental status, or any other protected characteristic that makes you unique. In your application, we encourage you to remove personal information such as: photographs, marital status, number of children, religion, gender, residential postal code, university graduation date, past medical or parental leave(s) taken, nationality (instead, please state if you are legally eligible to work in the job region/country), university name (instead, please state any degrees obtained and the study major).
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
Parental Benefits
Work Flexibility
Office Life and Perks
Vacation and Time Off
Financial and Retirement
Professional Development
Diversity and Inclusion