Network Expansion Associate - Japanese/Korean speaking

NETWORK EXPANSION ASSOCIATE (JAPANESE/KOREAN SPEAKING)

Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Team: Network Expansion Team

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Associate in the Network Expansion Team, you will act as a strategic knowledge broker between global decision-makers and Japanese or Korean industry experts. You will support outreach efforts, identify key experts to bridge client knowledge gaps, and proactively expand our expert network in the region.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Brief Analysis & Research: Deconstruct client project briefs to pinpoint critical knowledge gaps, conducting high-level corporate and industry research to target top-tier Japanese experts.
• Multi-Channel Outreach: Leverage professional tools including LinkedIn, email channels, and direct cold-calling to establish contact with industry leaders.
• Rigorous Screening: Critically vet potential advisors to evaluate their relevance and capability to resolve specific client inquiries with quality assurance.
• Strategic Problem Solving: Apply critical thinking to execute rapid industry assessments, identifying leading specialists equipped with exact background knowledge.
• Persuasive Communication: Engage prospective advisors across telephone and digital touchpoints to verify domain expertise before facilitating client introductions.
• Knowledge Brokering: Serve as an essential connection hub between premier international clients and specialized Japanese and Korean domain experts.
• Project Execution: Manage concurrent engagements while sharpening essential capabilities in client persuasion, task prioritization, commercial negotiation, and stakeholder dialogue.
• Client Orientation: Maintain a dedicated service focus to consistently surpass client expectations and offer meaningful strategic insight.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

• Experience: 0-3 years of experience, preferably in client service, account management, research, or related entry-level professional roles.
• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent higher education qualification in any discipline.
• Language Skills: Fluency in Japanese or Korean (written & spoken); intermediate in English.
• Core Competencies: Strong communication, interpersonal, research, critical thinking, and organizational skills to manage concurrent tasks efficiently.

WHY JOIN US?

• Skill Mastery: Gain transferable skills in research, commercial awareness, professional negotiation, and project management.
• Learning & Development: Comprehensive programs including onboarding bootcamp, Mini-MBA program, and professional growth modules.
• Top-tier Compensation: Competitive base salary accompanied by performance bonuses and private medical insurance.
• Global Mobility: Opportunities to work in international hubs like Athens, Montreal, or Vancouver via exchange programs.
• Dynamic Environment: Collaborative, entrepreneurial workplace guided by transparency, diversity, quality, and continuous growth in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.