Role: Bilingual Japanese Sales Planner
Location: Philippines (Hybrid)
Reporting to: Hub Operations Lead
The opportunity
We’re MiQ, a global programmatic media partner for marketers and agencies. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, so you will be too. No matter the role or the location, we’re all united in the vision to lead the programmatic industry and make it better.
As a Bilingual Japanese Sales Planner, you’ll play a critical role within the Center of Success (CoS), working cross‑functionally with Sales, Trading, Data & Analytics (DnA), Product, L&D and Marketing across the JAPAC footprint, with a primary focus on Japan. You’ll support client acquisition, help drive growth, and ensure prospects and clients receive thoughtful, accurate and strategic planning support, acting as a key bridge between Japanese‑speaking stakeholders and the wider regional team.
What you’ll be doing
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Sales Planning & Delivery
Craft and deliver accurate, thorough, and compelling proposals within RFP deadlines for Japan and SEA markets, ensuring local nuance and business context are reflected appropriately.Manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining high-quality output.Strategize with Sales Leads and in‑market teams during pre‑sale periods to grow existing business and win new opportunities, with particular emphasis on Japan‑related briefs.
- Strategic Support & Insight Generation
- Collaborate with regional Sales teams across SEA and Japan to understand client objectives and campaign goals, ensuring clear translation and interpretation where Japanese is required.
- Conduct market research and audience analysis to inform media strategy and planning, leveraging understanding of both Japanese and broader SEA consumer behavior.
- Partner with Data & Analytics teams to develop data‑driven insights and pre‑campaign recommendations for RFPs, helping localize narratives for Japanese‑speaking clients where needed.
- Stay current on industry trends, competitor activity and new product offerings to provide strategic value.
- Proposal development & quality assurance
- Develop customised media proposals aligned with client requirements and strategic recommendations, ensuring clarity and accuracy in both Japanese and English where applicable.
- Support the creation of visually engaging pitch decks and presentations for client meetings, including content localization or adaptation for Japanese‑speaking stakeholders.
- Ensure all proposals and materials are accurate, well organised and aligned with MiQ brand guidelines.
- Maintain a high level of attention to detail and timeline discipline to meet local team and client expectations across multiple markets.
- Collaboration & communication
- Partner with Sales and Trading teams to customise MiQ’s product suite to client needs.
- Work cross‑functionally with internal stakeholders across regions, building strong relationships and navigating cultural and market differences to find solutions.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with internal teams and stakeholders, adapting your style and language (Japanese/English) to drive positive outcomes.
- Build strong knowledge of MiQ products and capabilities to confidently support internal and external conversations across all supported markets.
- Innovation & continuous improvement
- Bring curiosity and creativity to find new ways of working and process improvements.
- Be open to testing new approaches that improve efficiency, accuracy and impact, particularly in how we support multiple markets from a centralized hub.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
- Business‑level Japanese and English proficiency (spoken and written), with the ability to understand complex commercial and technical concepts and communicate them clearly to diverse audiences.
- Experience working with Japanese stakeholders or markets (clients, agencies, or internal teams) is a strong plus.
- Genuine interest in digital media, advertising and/or programmatic, with a desire to learn sales planning from the ground up.
- High level of organisation and attention to detail; eager to build good habits around managing multiple briefs, deadlines and stakeholders.
- Clear, confident communication skills and a willingness to build relationships with teammates across markets and functions.
- A proactive, learning-oriented mindset – you ask questions, seek feedback and take ownership of your tasks.
- Strong alignment with MiQ’s core values and culture and a desire to contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team.
- A can-do attitude that brings energy, drive and enthusiasm to your work.
- A dream to grow your career as the company scales, taking advantage of learning and mobility opportunities at MiQ.
We’ve highlighted some key skills, experience and requirements for this role. But please don’t worry if you don’t meet every single one. Our talent team strives to find the best people. They might see something in your background that’s a fit for this role, or another opportunity at MiQ.
What’s in it for you
MiQ is incredibly proud to foster a welcoming culture. We do everything possible to make sure everyone feels valued for what they bring. With global teams committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we’re always moving towards becoming an even better place to work.
Values:
Our values are so much more than statements. They unite MiQers in every corner of the world. They shape the way we work and the decisions we make. And they inspire us to stay true to ourselves and to aim for better. Our values are there to be embraced by everyone, so that we naturally live and breathe them. Just like inclusivity, our values flow through everything we do - no matter how big or small.
- We do what we love - Passion
- We figure it out - Determination
- We anticipate the unexpected - Agility
- We always unite - Unite
- We dare to be unconventional - Courage
Benefits:
Every region and office has specific perks and benefits, but every person joining MiQ can expect:
- A hybrid work environment;
- New hire orientation with job specific onboarding and training;
- Internal and global mobility opportunities;
- Competitive healthcare benefits;
- Bonus and performance incentives;
- Generous annual PTO, paid parental leave, with two additional paid days to acknowledge holidays, cultural events, or inclusion initiatives;
- Employee resource groups designed to connect people across all MiQ regions, drive action and support our communities.
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