You’re a strategic, client-first operator with a strong background in marketing, social, and e-commerce, ideally from an agency, consulting, or integrated brand workplace. You thrive in fast-moving, multi-market programs and are comfortable owning relationships end to end, from strategy through execution and optimization. You know how to translate business goals into market-specific activations across China, and you’re fluent in working with cross-functional, cross-cultural teams. Equally comfortable with data, storytelling, and stakeholder management, you’re energized by driving measurable client impact, long-term partnerships, and commercial growth across China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia.

This is not a Sales or Business Development Key Account Manager role. You'll serve as the strategic advisor and primary relationship owner for a portfolio of international brands, helping them grow within China's digital commerce ecosystem and across Asia through market strategy, program leadership, and cross-functional execution.

Highlights of What You’ll Do Reporting to the COO and the VP of Engagements, a typical day will involve:

Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned key accounts, owning client onboarding, ongoing communications, and long-term account strategy

Lead end-to-end client programs, managing scope, timelines, budgets, deliverables, and expectations across multiple workstreams

Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic guidance on brand growth, market entry, and e-commerce expansion

Go-to-Market & Brand Strategy

Support brand teams with market-specific insights, localization strategy, and channel recommendations

Contribute to the development of brand plans,



including campaign strategy, promotions, pricing, and merchandising direction

Act as a subject matter expert on the online marketplace ecosystems in China, advising clients on best practices and evolving trends

Revenue Growth & Account Expansion

Identify and lead opportunities for upselling, cross-selling, and program expansion within existing accounts

Educate clients on the full WPIC offering and introduce new capabilities as client needs evolve

Cross-Functional Program Management

Coordinate work across multiple regions and time zones, ensuring clarity of ownership and alignment on priorities

Collaborate with other Key Account Managers, Strategy Leads, and POD Leaders on shared or overlapping client initiatives

Ensure a consistent, high-quality client experience across all touchpoints and deliverables

Performance Analysis, Reporting & Storytelling

Own program and store performance tracking, including KPIs, financial metrics, and campaign effectiveness

Produce clear, actionable reports and insights for clients and internal stakeholders

Market & Competitive Insight

Conduct ongoing market and competitive analysis across China's e-commerce ecosystems

Monitor emerging platforms, consumer behavior shifts, and regulatory or operational changes

Translate insights into practical,



market-specific recommendations for clients

What You’ll Bring Along Must-Haves:

3-7 years of experience in agency, consulting, brand management, e-commerce, marketing, or professional services

Strong background in client-facing roles, managing complex programs and senior stakeholders

Demonstrated experience in go-to-market strategy, brand activation, or e-commerce programs

Strategic command of the online marketplace ecosystems in China

Proven ability to manage cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and turn insights into action

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a client-facing environment

High level of ownership, accountability, and comfort operating with ambiguity

Strategic thinker with strong executional discipline

Client-first mindset with a passion for service excellence

Highly organized, self-directed, and comfortable in fast-paced environments

Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity

Balanced IQ and EQ: able to lead with both data and empathy

Fluency in Mandarin

Nice-to-Haves:

Background in integrated or digital services agencies is an asset

Experience managing end-to-end e-commerce programs or marketplace operations is an asset

Exposure to product management or merchandising is an asset

Experience working with regional or global brands expanding into APAC is an asset

What We’ll Give You

$75,000-$85,000

Additional Compensation:

Extended health, dental, and life insurance benefits

High potential for advancement in a fast-gro

📌 Key Account Manager (Winnipeg)
🏢 WPIC Marketing + Technologies
📍 Winnipeg