Senior Sales Support Executive

NIQ/GFK is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide. We provide consumer packaged goods manufacturers/fast-moving consumer goods, Tech & Durable manufacturers and retailers with accurate, actionable information and insights and a complete picture of the complex and changing marketplace that companies need to innovate and grow. Our approach marries proprietary data with other data sources to help clients around the world understand what’s happening now, what’s happening next, and how to best act on this knowledge.  We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over 90 countries, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit www.niq.com.

NIQ GFK is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.

In this role, you will be the single point of contact for the Commercial and Finance teams, to liaise on Finance/Revenue related tasks. You will be the go-to person from the Commercial side on all Finance-related processes, platforms and documents who can advise on actions accordingly. You will also be responsible for ensuring that all key cut-off dates based on the Monthly Closing Calendar are strictly adhered to.

Responsibilities

• Pipeline Management
  
  
  
  • Update opportunities for Commercial teams and advise on opportunity set-up in MS Dynamics (CRM platform).
  
  

• Project Commissioning
  
  
  
  • Commission opportunities in MS Dynamics to get the WBS number needed to start work (i.e. include billing instructions, final contract details, evidence of agreement (EOA) and/or PO).
  
  
  • Raise request and coordinate new client account creation in SAP.
  
  

• Billing & Cash Collection
  
  
  
  • Review and approve proforma invoices.
  
  
  • Follow up with the Billing team on sending invoices to clients.
  
  
  • Raise credit memo requests for invoice revisions/ cancellations.
  
  
  • Attend the local Billing and Cash Collection calls and coordinate action items with the Commercial team.
     
  
  


• Revenue Recognition
  
  
  
  • Ensure project details in SAP are updated (dates, amount, billing instructions). Raise post opportunity change requests as needed.
  
  
  • Submit evidence of delivery (EOD) and follow up with the Commercial team on pending EODs.
     
  
  


• Overall coordination with Finance including follow-ups on requests and other Finance/Revenue-related tasks, as assigned

• At least 2+ years of work experience related to Sales Support & Administration, Project Management/Coordination w/ multiple stakeholders or Finance.


• Technologically capable - can work/learn to work with our Microsoft Suite, MS Office, MS Dynamics and PowerBI. 


• Fluent in Japanese and English language. 


• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal


• Finance knowledge and/or Market Research industry knowledge is a plus.

Remote-hybrid based role, must be physically located within Japan and candidate must be a Country/Region Resident.

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s 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 holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View.

NIQ, is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit NIQ.com.

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NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide.

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