Enterprise Account Executive (R2)

Enterprise Account Executive
Enterprise Account Executive to lead enterprise‑level sales efforts across Japan. This role focuses on acquiring new strategic customers, managing complex sales cycles, and representing a high‑growth US SaaS brand in one of its most important international markets. You’ll be the face of the company in Japan, working closely with regional leadership and global teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enterprise Sales Strategy — Own the full sales cycle from prospecting to close for large Japanese enterprises.
  • Pipeline Development — Build and manage a robust pipeline through outbound efforts, events, and partner channels.
  • Solution Selling — Understand customer pain points and position the platform as a strategic solution.
  • Forecast Management — Deliver accurate forecasts and maintain CRM hygiene.
  • Cross‑Functional Collaboration — Work with marketing, product, and customer success to ensure seamless customer experience.
  • Market Expansion — Represent the brand at industry events and help shape the company’s Japan go‑to‑market strategy.

Required Experience

  • Enterprise SaaS Sales experience (5–10+ years) with a proven track record of exceeding quota.
  • Strong understanding of Japan’s enterprise landscape, especially in sectors like manufacturing, retail, finance, or technology.
  • Experience managing complex, multi‑stakeholder sales cycles with deal sizes typically exceeding ¥50M+.
  • Native‑level Japanese and business‑level English.
  • Familiarity with US‑based SaaS culture and fast‑paced, high‑growth environments.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience selling horizontal platforms (e.g., workflow automation, data platforms, AI/ML tools).
  • Background working with global teams across time zones.
  • Strong network within Japan’s enterprise ecosystem.
  • Ability to operate autonomously and build a market from the ground up.


Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
IT
Location
Inner Tokyo
Specialism
Sales
Ref:
1129327

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Paul McGinn, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Tokyo Head Office
Izumi Garden Tower 38th Floor, 1-6-1 Roppongi

Telephone: +81 3-3560-2890

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