Total 8 job vacancies in Minato-Ku

※日本語版が続きます。

About AIRoA

The AI Robot Association (AIRoA) is launching a groundbreaking initiative: collecting one million hours of humanoid robot operation data with hundreds of robots, and leveraging it to train the world’s most powerful Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models.

What makes AIRoA unique is not only the unprecedented scale of real-world data and humanoid platforms, but also our commitment to making everything open and accessible. We are building a shared “robot data ecosystem” where datasets, trained models, and benchmarks are available to everyone. Researchers around the world will be able to evaluate their models on standardized humanoid robots through our open evaluation platform.

Job Description

• Develop Vision-Language models, or equivalent multimodal models, with a view toward applications in the robotics domain
• Fine-tune existing models, conduct evaluations, perform error analysis, and improve performance
• Build training pipelines using real-world data, design evaluation metrics, and operate iterative improvement cycles
• Prepare and preprocess data, and build training environments for image, video, language, and action data
• Research the latest trends in technologies and academic studies, select appropriate technologies, and incorporate findings into model improvements
• Establish training infrastructure, inference infrastructure, and experimental environments for real-world model deployment
• Collaborate with related teams such as software engineers and robotics engineers to define requirements, design validation plans, and drive development

AIRoAについて

AI Robot Association（AIRoA）は、画期的な取り組みを開始します。数百台のヒューマノイドロボットを用いて、ヒューマノイドロボットの操作データを100万時間分収集し、それを活用してVision-Language-Action（VLA）モデルを学習させます。

私たちの独自性は、実世界データとヒューマノイドプラットフォームの前例のない規模だけではなく、あらゆるものをオープンでアクセス可能にするというコミットメントにもあります。AIRoAはデータセット、学習済みモデル、ベンチマークを誰もが利用できる共有の「ロボット・データ・エコシステム」の構築を目指しています。実現が成功すれば、世界中の研究者が、私たちのオープン評価プラットフォームを通じて、標準化されたヒューマノイドロボット上で自らのモデルを評価できるようになることを期待しています。

業務内容

• ロボティクス領域への応用を見据えた Vision-Languageモデル、またはそれに準ずるマルチモーダルモデルの開発
• 既存モデルの fine-tuning、評価、エラー分析、性能改善
• 実データを用いた学習パイプライン構築、評価指標設計、改善サイクル運用
• 画像・動画・言語・行動データ等を対象としたデータ整備、前処理、学習環境構築
• 最新の研究・技術動向の調査、技術選定、およびモデル改善への反映
• モデルの実運用を見据えた学習基盤・推論基盤・実験環境の整備
• ソフトウェアエンジニア、ロボティクスエンジニア等の関連チームと連携した要件整理、検証設計、開発推進

※日本語版が続きます。

Required Qualifications

• Experience leading machine learning models from deployment to improvement and operation in a production service environment
• Experience implementing, training, and evaluating machine learning models using Python and PyTorch
• Hands-on experience fine-tuning Vision-Language models, or equivalent multimodal models
• Experience building training pipelines with real-world data, designing evaluations, conducting error analysis, and operating improvement loops
• Ability to understand the latest research and technology trends and translate them into model improvements and practical product applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models or multimodal models for robotics
• Experience with robot control, ROS / ROS 2, C++, and real-world hardware evaluation
• Knowledge of or experience in sensor integration, actuator control, action generation, and low-level control
• Familiarity with training and evaluation using simulators, Sim2Real, and domain adaptation
• Experience building training and inference infrastructure in cloud environments such as AWS or GCP
• Experience with reproducible and operationally robust development practices such as Docker, CI/CD, and MLOps

必須要件

• 実サービス環境において、機械学習モデルの導入から改善・運用まで携わった経験
• Python / PyTorch を用いた MLモデルの実装・学習・評価 の経験
• Vision-Languageモデル、またはそれに準ずるマルチモーダルモデル の fine-tuning の実務経験
• 実データを用いた学習パイプライン構築、評価設計、エラー分析、改善ループ運用の経験
• 最新の研究・技術動向を理解し、モデル改善や実プロダクトへの応用に落とし込める能力

歓迎要件

• Vision-Language-Action（VLA）モデル、またはロボティクス向けマルチモーダルモデルの開発経験
• ロボット制御、ROS / ROS 2、C++、実機評価の経験
• センサ統合、アクチュエータ制御、行動生成、低レベル制御に関する知識または経験
• シミュレータを用いた学習・評価、Sim2Real、Domain Adaptationなどに関する知見
• AWS / GCP 等のクラウド環境を用いた学習・推論基盤の構築経験
• Docker、CI/CD、MLOps など再現性・運用性を意識した開発経験

●Work location

Tokyo Ryutsu Center A Bldg. AW4-5, 6-1-1 Heiwajima, Ota-ku, Tokyo 143-0006, Japan

主要な業務内容 

1. POSデータやマーケティングリサーチの集計や分析、ならびにレポートの作成やプレゼンテーションの実施 

1. 営業担当と連携してのクライアントへのサービス提案 

1. 納品物（データベース、レポート）作成 

1. 国内外のオペレーションチームと連携してのプロジェクトコントロール 

1. クライアントからの問い合わせ対応 

1. 新規サービス立ち上げ→サポート 

1. その他営業活動のサポート 

Main job responsibilities:

• Overall responsible for supplier performance and business relationship, building professional and long-term supplier relationship through IKEA way of doing business, based on a shared business model, trust and transparency 
• Implement category strategy and strategic plan, drive constant supplier performance development from all aspects (Cost, Quality & Food Safety, Sustainability, Logistic)
• Work closely with business team and collaborate with related stakeholders in end-to-end Ikea food value chain (e.g. Retail, Range Area, Supply Chain Operation etc.)
• Lower total cost through value chain optimization, partner with suppliers to continuously enhance the competitiveness
• Act as ambassador of IKEA values, with fact-based business leadership 

[English follows to Japanese]

【概要】

私たちは、AIロボットの社会実装を、基盤モデルの開発を通じて実現することの意味と使い方について、正しく理解し、適切に表現すること。を使命として、2024年末に設立された一般社団法人です。

総額205億円のNEDOプロジェクトを通してロボット基盤モデルを完成させ、世界へ展開していくことを目標としています。

【募集背景】

フィジカルAI開発の成否を握る「高品質な学習データ」の収集・生成を加速させるため、現場運営の要となり、国内外のリーディングカンパニーやアカデミアと連携して物理UI/UXの革新を牽引するマネージャー／リーダーを募集します。協会運営を支えるコアメンバーとして、未来の基幹産業を自らの手で形にしたい方の参画をお待ちしています。

【仕事の概要】
「あなたのロボット操作が、世界を変える。あなたの手でAIに命を吹き込みませんか？」

最先端のフィジカルAIを搭載した自律型ロボットの社会実装を加速させるため、「学習データ（人間によるお手本）の（操作ログ）」を収集・生成する極めて重要な役割を担っていただきます。

リーダーデバイスとよばれる専用コントローラー(以下、リーダーデバイス）を駆使してロボットを遠隔操作し、物の運搬、受け渡しといった日常タスクから部品の組み立てなどの産業界でのタスクの試行を通じて、ロボットが「どう動くべきか」を学習するための高品質な教師データを提供し、物理UI/UXの改善に直接貢献するプロフェッショナルな業務です。

【主な業務内容】

• 下記の業務遂行をするチームのリーダー候補です。まずは、AIロボットテレオペレーターとして研修から始め、習熟状況でご自身もプレイングマネージャーとして手を動かしつつ、活躍していただきます！
• 高精度ロボット・テレオペレーション

• 専用コントローラー（物理デバイス、VR、ハプティクスデバイス等）を用い、ロボットのアームや移動を精密に制御。
• 家庭や店舗・工場などを模した環境で、把持、移動、配置などのタスクを遂行し、AIに「正解の動き」を教え込みます。

• AI学習データの収集・アノテーション・生成・評価

• AIが物理世界を正しく認識・行動するための高品質な操作データの構築。
• 操作中の違和感やエラーを記録し、エンジニアチームへ詳細なフィードバックを実施。

• 物理UI/UXの改善提案

• 実際の操作感に基づき、ロボットの可動域、エンドエフェクタ（手先）の形状、操作インターフェースの改善案を提示し、プロダクトの進化をリード。

【応募資格】

必須要件（MUST）

• 操作スキル: ゲームコントローラーや精密機器の操作に抵抗がなく、細やかな作業が得意な方。
• 知識・経験：カイゼン活動のご経験が豊富な方（オペレーション立ち上げ期のため）
• 技術スキル：電子機器のメンテナンス、スマホ修理、PC自作、家電修理、工場のライン保全など
• マインド: 単純な繰り返し作業の中でも、常に「より効率的な動き」を追求できる探究心のある方。テクノロジーによる社会貢献にワクワクできる方。

• 言語：
• 日本語力: ネイティブレベル（チーム連携や実証実験での接客・解説を円滑に行えること）。
• 英語力: 基礎レベル（不問）＋ 高い学習意欲。

• ※入社時は読み書きの基礎でOKですが、海外エンジニアとのチャットやドキュメント参照のため、意欲的に学ぶ姿勢を重視します。

歓迎要件（WANT）

• アクションやシミュレーションゲームのプレイ経験が豊富な方。
• ロボティクス、AI、ユーザーインターフェース（UI/UX）への強い興味。
• 技術スキル：電子機器のメンテナンス、家電修理、工場のライン保全などのご経験
• 状況に応じた細やかな操作が得意な方。
• 資格：
• 電子回路・ハードウェアの理解について：
• 電子機器組み立て技能士
• 電気の基礎について
• 第二種電機工事士
• 機械保全技能士（電機系）
• コーディング
• コーディング関連の資格、またはそれ相当の知識（Python3 エンジニア認定基礎試験など）
• AI実装検定、またはそれ相当の知識
• その他、ロボットの制御スクリプトや、収集したデータの分析に役立つ資格やスキル
• IT全般の基礎知識
• ITパスポート（国家資格。ロボットを操作するシステム全体（PC、サーバー、通信）の仕組みを理解するのに役立ちます）
• 自動車や飛行機の整備士関連の資格（電気系の知識が必要になるため）

【キャリアの魅力】

・世界的に見ても、これほど大規模なデータ収集と基盤モデルの開発を同時に進めているプロジェクトはほとんど存在せず、前述の通りNEDOからも多額の資金が提供されている、日本を代表する国家プロジェクトです。

・この大規模国家プロジェクトの中核に内部から直接関わることができ、どのようなポジションにおいても、他では得られない非常に希少で独自性の高い経験を積むことができます。

・協賛会員企業やスタートアップ企業との協働の機会も多数あり、当協会の内外で幅広いキャリアの可能性を追求できる環境が整っています。

＜オフィス紹介＞

私たちは現在、流通センター内に3,500平米を超える広大なオフィス兼研究施設を構えています。この空間では、AIロボットをすぐそばに感じながら、ビジネスチームとエンジニアチームが密接に連携し、日々の業務と研究開発を進めています。施設には、AIロボット協会のメンバーだけでなく、協力企業の技術者や研究者、会員企業の方々も頻繁に訪れます。そのため、AIやロボティクスの最前線で活躍する多様な専門家が集う活気ある場となっています。

＜働く仲間＞

現在、私たちのもとには世界中から優秀なエンジニアや研究者が参画しています。中には、海外在住の方が来日し、チームの一員としてプロジェクトに参加しているケースもあります。国籍やバックグラウンドを超えて、多様な才能が集まり、互いに刺激し合いながら未来を形づくり、世界に開かれた研究開発組織を作りたいと考えております。

●勤務地

東京都大田区平和島6-1-1 東京流通センター

東京モノレール「流通センター駅」徒歩約5分

JR大森駅東口 → バス『流通センター前』下車 約12分 → 徒歩8分

京急平和島駅 → バス『流通センター前』 下車 約4分 → 徒歩8分

【勤務形態、待遇、人材開発制度等】

●勤務形態：フレックスタイム制（標準労働時間8時間、コアタイム11時～16時）

●年収：ご経験により応相談

●就業時間：9時00分〜18時00分（休憩時間：60分）

●残業手当 労働形態に応じ、法律に則り支給

●試用期間：3カ月

●通勤手当：あり

●休日・休暇：週休2日制（土日）

●有給休暇：有給初年度30日付与（入社月より比例按分により、2.5日ずつ付与）

●福利厚生：社会保険完備

●社会保険：健康保険：有 厚生年金：有 雇用保険：有 労災保険：有

●転勤：無

●勤務スタイル：オフィス勤務（ロボット操作ツールはラボ内のみで使用できるため）

＜人事・人材開発制度＞

●研修制度

・OJT

・コンプライアンス研修

・セキュリティ研修

●社内制度

・年2回の評価制度（半期ごと）

・社内勉強会

・社内図書館

・外部研修支援

●福利厚生

・書籍購入支援

・ランチ代・軽食代補助

・フリードリンク

・通勤交通費支給（上限5万円/月）

・月次の全社イベント開催（AIRoA Circle, 交流会）

・Family Day

・AIRoAシャツなどの提供

Background for Recruitment

With our initial milestone of global expansion set for 2029, a national project with a total budget of 20.5 billion yen has officially launched. High-quality training data is the decisive factor for the success of Physical AI development. To accelerate the collection and generation of this data, we are seeking a leader to serve as the cornerstone of our on-site operations. You will drive innovation in physical UI/UX in collaboration with leading domestic and international companies and academia. We look forward to welcoming a core member who is eager to personally shape the next pillar of the global economy.

Job Summary

"Your robot operations will change the world. Why not breathe life into AI with your own hands?"

To accelerate the social implementation of autonomous robots equipped with cutting-edge Physical AI, you will play a vital role in collecting and generating "learning data" (human demonstrations and operation logs).

Using a specialized controller known as the "Leader Device," you will remotely operate robots to perform tasks ranging from daily activities like transport and handover to industrial trials such as parts assembly. This is a professional role where you will provide high-quality training data to help robots learn exactly "how they should move," while directly contributing to the evolution of physical UI/UX.

Key Responsibilities

As a Team Leader candidate, you will oversee the following operations. Your journey will begin with intensive training as an AI Robot Teleoperator. As you gain proficiency, you will transition into a "Playing Manager" role, balancing hands-on operations with team leadership.

• High-Precision Robot Teleoperation
• Precisely control robot arms and mobility using specialized controllers (physical devices, VR, haptic devices, etc.).
• Execute tasks such as grasping, moving, and placing in environments modeled after homes, stores, and factories to teach the AI the "correct movements."
• Collection, Annotation, Generation, and Evaluation of AI Learning Data
• Construct high-quality operational datasets that enable AI to perceive and act correctly in the physical world.
• Record any operational anomalies or errors and provide detailed, actionable feedback to the engineering team.
• Physical UI/UX Improvement Proposals
• Based on real-world operation "feel," propose improvements for the robot's range of motion, end-effector (hand) design, and control interfaces to lead the product’s evolution.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications (MUST)

• Operational Skills: Proficiency in using game controllers or precision equipment; ability to perform delicate, detailed tasks.
• Knowledge & Experience: Extensive experience in Kaizen (continuous improvement) activities (essential for our operational launch phase).
• Technical Background: Experience in electronics maintenance, smartphone repair, PC building, home appliance repair, or factory line maintenance.
• Mindset: * An inquisitive mind that constantly seeks "more efficient movements," even within repetitive tasks.
• A passion for contributing to society through cutting-edge technology.
• Language Proficiency:
• Japanese: Native level (required for seamless team coordination, on-site demonstrations, and providing explanations to visitors).
• English: Basic level (unspecified) + High motivation to learn.
• Note: Basic reading and writing skills are sufficient at the start. However, we highly value a proactive attitude toward learning English for communication with global engineers via chat and for referencing technical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications (WANT)

• Extensive experience playing action or simulation games.
• A strong interest in Robotics, AI, and User Interface/Experience (UI/UX).
• Prior experience in electronics maintenance, appliance repair, or factory line maintenance.
• Exceptional fine motor skills and the ability to perform precise operations based on situational needs.

Desired Certifications

• Electronics & Hardware:
• Certified Skilled Worker of Electronic Equipment Assembly (電子機器組み立て技能士)
• Electrical Fundamentals:
• Second-class Electrician (第二種電気工事士)
• Machine Maintenance Technician - Electrical (機械保全技能士 電気系)
• Coding & AI:
• Python3 Engineer Proficiency Test (Python3 エンジニア認定基礎試験) or equivalent knowledge.
• AI Implementation Examination (AI実装検定) or equivalent knowledge.
• Skills or certifications related to robot control scripting or data analysis.
• General IT Knowledge:
• IT Passport Certification (National certification; useful for understanding the overall system architecture including PCs, servers, and communication).
• Mechanical Expertise:
• Automobile or Aircraft Mechanic certifications (valuable for the required electrical knowledge).

Why Join Us? (Career Appeal)

• At the Forefront of Global AI: Join one of the few projects on earth undertaking massive data collection and foundation model development in parallel. This is Japan's premier national project, fueled by significant investment from NEDO to lead the next generation of Physical AI.
• Unrivaled Hands-on Experience: Work at the very center of a massive-scale national mission. The insights and skills you acquire here are highly unique and provide a competitive edge that will set you apart in the global AI and robotics market.
• A Collaborative Ecosystem for Your Future: We provide a platform for deep collaboration with industry-leading member companies and agile startups. This environment is designed to open doors to diverse and high-impact career trajectories, both inside the organization and across the broader tech industry.

Office Introduction

We operate an expansive office and research facility exceeding 3,500 square meters within the Ryutsu Center (TRC). In this space, business and engineering teams collaborate seamlessly on daily operations and R&D, working side-by-side with cutting-edge AI robots. The facility serves as a vibrant hub, frequently hosting engineers, researchers, and representatives from our partner and member companies. This creates a dynamic environment where diverse experts at the forefront of AI and robotics converge to innovate.

Our Team

We have brought together world-class engineers and researchers from across the globe. Our team includes members who have relocated to Japan specifically to join this mission. We are dedicated to building a truly global and open R&D organization—one where diverse talents transcend nationalities and backgrounds to inspire one another and shape the future of technology together.

Employment Terms, Benefits, and HR Programs

• Work System: Flextime System (8 standard working hours per day; Core hours: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Annual Salary: Negotiable, based on experience and skills.
• Standard Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (including a 60-minute break)
• Overtime Allowance: Paid in accordance with labor laws, based on the specific employment type.
• Probation Period: 3 months
• Commuting Allowance: Provided with cap amount
• Days Off and Leave: Five-day work week (Saturdays and Sundays off)
• Annual Paid Leave: 30 days granted in the first year (Accrued at a rate of 2.5 days per month from the month of joining).
• Social Insurance: Full coverage (Health Insurance, Employees' Pension, Employment Insurance, and Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance).
• Relocation/Transfer: None
• Work Style: On-site / Office-based (Robot operation tools are restricted for use within the laboratory for security and safety reasons).

HR and Talent Development Programs

Training Programs:

• On-the-Job Training (OJT)
• Compliance Training
• Security Training

Internal Systems:

• Performance Reviews: Twice a year (every six months)
• Internal Study Sessions & Workshops
• Internal Library
• Support for External Training and Seminars

Perks and Benefits:

• Book Purchase Allowance
• Subsidies for Lunch and Snacks
• Free Drinks (Coffee, soft drinks, etc.)
• Commuting Expenses: Fully covered (up to 50,000 JPY per month)
• Monthly Company-wide Events (AIRoA Circle, networking socials)
• Family Day
• Provision of AIRoA Branded Apparel (T-shirts, etc.)

For 27 years, Teltonika has been one of the leading manufacturers of IoT solutions in the world, with sales offices in 27 countries and more than 2,500 employees worldwide. 

We are looking for a visionary CEO to lead one of the largest and fastest-growing office of the Teltonika IoT Group, based in Tokyo, Japan. This is a key leadership role that will shape the company’s future in Japan.

As a CEO, you will be responsible for setting the company‘s strategic direction, driving operational excellence and ensuring long-term success. You will work closely with leadership team in HQ office and  different stakeholders to scale the business.

We are at an exciting stage of our development, and we need a visionary data-driven and accountable leader to help drive our growth and success in the coming years.  

In this role, you will:

• Own full P&L responsibility, ensuring revenue targets, cost optimization, and sustainable profitability.

• Develop, execute, and assess top business strategies that will drive company growth
• Provide quarterly performance reports with KPIs, risks, and mitigation strategies to the Group Executive Team.
• Collaborate with other executives, managers, and employees to find meaningful solutions
• Ensure the financial health of operations in the country, make decisions to optimize profitability, and ensure sustainability
• Lead, build, and coordinate local teams, fostering a positive work environment and ensuring effective collaboration
• Establish clear performance expectations and lead structured reviews with senior team members.
• Fulfil sales and cost goals set by the Head of the Regions
• Prepare, adapt, and organize the internal systems, and training programs that align with global standards.
• Partner with the global HR team and other stakeholders to ensure compliant and consistent people management practices.
• Prepare and approve contracts with clients following applicable national laws
• Customize global strategies to fit local market conditions, cultural nuances, and consumer behaviors
• Represent the company professionally and maintain the employer's brand image within the local community
• Familiarity with regional regulatory compliance
• Ensure the management of the flow of goods

What we expect of you: 

• 10+ years of corporate finance and business management experience with full operational and P&L accountability.
• Fluent in the English and Japanese language
• Knowledge of office management responsibilities, systems and procedures
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Knowledge of accounting, local law, data, and administrative management practices and procedures
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with diverse cultures, and global matrix structures and adapt messages accordingly
• Comfort working with budgets, payroll, revenue and forecasting
• Proven ability to navigate matrixed organizations and implement group-wide initiatives at the local level
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams in fast-paced or emerging markets.
• Commitment to ethical leadership and the company‘s Code Of Conduct

What we offer:

• Experience in working with an international company and being part of a Global team

• The opportunity to lead an ambitious, innovative, and fast-growing organization
• A competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Opportunity to gain or maintain current management experience
• Work with leading-edge IoT solutions transforming industrial operations

Salary

We appreciate everyone's efforts and experiences, so we offer an attractive base salary that will depend on your skillset and expertise in the field. This role includes the possibility of earning an annual bonus, based on clear and transparent performance indicators.

Key Responsibilities
End-User Support

• Provide day-to-day technical support for end users, resolving hardware, software, and peripheral issues in a Windows environment.
• Use Microsoft Intune for endpoint security, device management, application deployment, and compliance enforcement.
• Support onboarding and offboarding activities, including device setup using Autopilot (where applicable).

Microsoft Technologies

• Maintain and troubleshoot Windows operating systems to ensure reliability and security.
• Support Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
• Assist with user and device management in Azure Active Directory (AAD).

IT Operations & Collaboration

• Work with regional and global IT teams to ensure consistent implementation of corporate IT standards.
• Participate in small to medium-scale IT initiatives and improvements related to Microsoft technologies.

Server & Network (Basic Exposure Advantage)

• Have a foundational understanding of server concepts and basic network troubleshooting.
• Coordinate with infrastructure teams when server or network issues impact end-user operations.

Documentation

• Create and maintain accurate documentation for support procedures, device configurations, and troubleshooting steps.
• Ensure timely and detailed updates on support tickets and resolutions.

Security & Compliance

• Follow security best practices in all systems and support activities.
• Support compliance with company IT policies and information security standards.
• Experience with security audits (e.g., ISAE, ISO 27001) is an advantage.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work beyond standard office hours when necessary (e.g., critical incidents, updates, global coordination).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Proactive in learning new technologies and adapting to changes.

What we offer

• Comprehensive remuneration and pension: motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile
• Wellbeing: additional social benefits such as private health and dental cover, life assurance and etc
• Annual leave: our employees are entitled to 25 days paid leave plus all statutory public holidays
• Maternity and paternity leave, education leave and etc
• Flexible working: we recognise the value of working flexibly and want to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE:
The Technical & Compliance Specialist contributes to provide technical assistance to the various units within the organization, conduct briefings and technical meetings for customers, coordinate quality assurance activities with other functions, establish priorities for quality assurance and monitor progress towards goals. We expect you to improve companywide quality or technical related policies that aim to achieve organizational objectives. You will aim for the “Zero Defect” initiative in the entire organization helping to find solutions to quality related problems.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Work with quality & technical staff in Tokyo and Chiba to plan, implement and track effective experiments and projects to maximize the return on investment.
• Work closely with cross functional teams to establish and drive technical programs to deliver proprietary products to the market and greater product consistency.
• Lead benchmarking of quality related topics in support of divisional goals.
• Determine and position converter and end-user product needs information regarding product quality, industry best
• practices, product applications and consultative services.
• Implement product testing at Chiba DC and make the test report.
• Monitor quality and inventory in our suppliers and warehouse
• Manage and ensure product compliance with global environmental regulations, including REACH, RoHS, and other relevant standards
• Work with sales teams for technical support including a certification registration.

Reporting into the Executive Director, Global Account in the region, the Global Strategic Account Manager (SAM) is responsible for all commercial activities related to their designated Strategic Accounts and accountable for meeting the global target set by NIQ GfK. The SAM closely collaborates with the regional and local Sales teams as well as Client Solution Teams to achieve these financial objectives for their Accounts. 

Responsibility:  

• Consistently meet global sales targets on both a monthly and quarterly basis, managing all regional and local accounts under the same global account headquarters. 

• Ensure pipeline adequacy to meet sales targets at all times, managing the overall account pipeline effectively. 

• Ensure regional and local teams comprehend and implement the account plan. 

• Foster and maintain C-suite level relationships to enhance upsell opportunities. 

• Support to expand client connections at a regional and local level. 

• Oversee client service and management, building strong relationships with key client stakeholders. 

• Identify and develop growth opportunities using GfK tracking data to meet client needs. 

• Understand clients' business strategies to tailor commercial approaches. 

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key decision makers. 

• Lead Local/Regional account managers to ensure overall progress on global, regional and local level client engagement by supporting regular communication and close collaboration. 

• Identify potential problems and propose pro-active solutions to meet client needs.