Job Description

Client Background: US based MNC- operating in 126 countries, close to hundred sales office & showrooms worldwide in Europe, North America and Asia over ten years in order to build a complete portfolio of product lines- Office Interiors Manufacturer. Client Background: US based MNC - operating in 126 countries, close to hundred sales office & showrooms worldwide in Europe, North America and Asia over ten years in order to build a complete portfolio of product lines- Office Interiors Manufacturer . Region offices: Beijing, Dubai, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, Australia, Europe, Paris, London, Latin America, North America, Boston, Chicago, Holland, San Francisco & more. Products: Seating system, office furniture, storage, tables, collaborative tools & etc Industry: Furniture Industry Location: Malaysia Headcount: 1 headcount Tenure: Permanent Remuneration: 13months salary, medical, insurance, yearly performance bonus & more The Head of Ideation Asia Pacific leads the Ideation Workplace Strategy team activities, in Asia Pacific. Manages development and improvement of Ideation consulting and research processes. Leads research projects, involving applying of new consulting tools and documents on workplace and business-related topics. Manages workplace consulting client projects consults with sales leaders and Workplace Advisors (AP) to develop strategic rationale for new consulting services for development of high-performing workplaces. Participates and represents company at key industry events/function to help position company as a workplace knowledge leader. Drives company's AP sales and market strategy to support dealers, knowledge partners, designers and consultants. Support and build Ideation's research and consulting framework, including theory, application, and integration with other functions to bring engagement and value to company's clients surrounding workplace strategy and design. Lobbies for funds for consulting services and tools for development of high performing physical environments, in accordance with leading workplace strategies. Supervises team members and establishes roles and responsibilities for consultancy, research and development projects to identify and quantify client specific goals, preferences, and concerns. Directs project team members to develop strategies for improvement, after analyzing primary applied research of clients' culture, work styles, patterns, social networks, and organizational structures to ensure project meets client specifications. Consults and collaborates with Marketing Communications, Product Development, Field Sales, and Executive Management department members on marketing and information related to workplace research and trends. Writes and develops workplace articles and publications to support company's strategy, services and products. Works with sales leaders, dealers, knowledge partners, designers and consultants, to interact with key clients and drive front-end strategy, including client consulting, market differentiation, strategic partnering, and identification of emerging markets developing plans for joint research and development projects together with the AP team. Supports the sales and marketing teams in client-facing interactions and positioning discussions, pitching for new business and differentiating with company's Ideation services, research and tools. Bachelor's degree in interior design or architecture, workplace strategy, corporate real estate, organizational behavior, environmental psychology, social science or an equivalent area of study. 4-6 years' experience in workplace consulting, interior design, corporate real estate, organizational design. Strong relationship management skills. English language skills must be at a business professional level. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - written and verbal. Excellent presentation and visualization skills. Excels at problem solving with excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated track record in 'cross-functional collaboration'.