Portfolio Activation Specialist (Jap Speaking) - Systems Integrator

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global IT services provider is seeking a Portfolio Activation Specialist fluent in Japanese to support technology portfolio initiatives for key clients. The role involves aligning product messaging with market requirements in Japan, working cross-functionally to localize activation assets, and requires a Bachelor’s degree along with relevant experience. Competitive salary of $17k/month offered.

Benefits

Exposure to regional projects

Collaboration with global teams

Qualifications

• Must be a Malaysian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in portfolio activation or similar within the IT sector.
• Experience in the Japanese market is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Align product positioning with market requirements in Japan.
• Work cross-functionally with marketing and sales teams.
• Translate and adapt portfolio collateral for the Japanese market.

Skills

Japanese proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, IT or related field

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Ready to drive impactful portfolio initiatives on a global scale?

Join a trusted IT services and solutions provider with a reputation for delivering end-to-end technology support to enterprise clients worldwide. With operations across multiple regions, the company is known for its agility, customer-first approach, and ability to scale services that meet the demands of rapidly evolving business environments. The organisation expertise spans managed services, cloud, infrastructure, and digital transformation, empowering organisations to unlock efficiency and growth.

The team is hiring a Portfolio Activation Specialist (Japanese Speaking) to support the rollout, adoption, and optimisation of technology portfolios for key clients. This role focuses on ensuring seamless portfolio activation while bridging business needs and technical solutions, with a strong emphasis on communication in both English and Japanese.

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Responsibilities

• Support the portfolio activation efforts by aligning product positioning and messaging with market-specific requirements in Japan.
• Work cross-functionally with product marketing, sales enablement, and regional sales teams to localize activation assets and initiatives.
• Translate and adapt portfolio collateral, presentations, and tools to suit the Japanese market, ensuring accuracy and contextual relevance.
• Drive partner and seller enablement activities, ensuring the Japanese field team is equipped with relevant product knowledge and value propositions.
• Track, measure, and report on portfolio activation metrics and stakeholder engagement to inform future improvements.
• Provide feedback to regional and global teams on content performance and market alignment.

Requirements

• Malaysian Citizen or Permanent Resident (PR) status is mandatory.
• Proficiency in Japanese (spoken and written) with a valid JLPT N1 or N2 certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, IT, or a related field.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in portfolio activation, product marketing, sales enablement, or a similar role within the IT or technology sector.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across cultures and time zones.
• Experience working in or supporting the Japanese market is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially PowerPoint and Excel.
• Familiarity with Cisco’s product portfolio or enterprise technology solutions is an advantage.

Benefits

• Offers exposure to regional projects, collaboration with global teams.
• Opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Salary

• $17k/month