This role involves leading and managing a strategic sales organization focused on important customers and territories, driving long-term business growth through value-driven sales activities, stakeholder engagement, and team development.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute sales and account strategies aligned with business objectives
Identify growth opportunities based on market trends and customer needs
Manage and improve forecast accuracy through regular reviews and coaching
Maintain healthy sales pipeline and deal progression
Build and lead a scalable, sustainable sales organization and culture
Establish and maintain trusted relationships with executive stakeholders at customers and partners
Lead executive-level alignment and resolution in strategic or escalated opportunities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as support, marketing, and partners to deliver customer value
Requirements
10 years of B2B sales experience
Proven experience leading and managing sales organizations
Hands-on experience in forecasting and pipeline management
Experience engaging with executive-level stakeholders
Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English
Develop and execute sales and account strategies aligned with overall business objectives
Identify sustainable growth opportunities based on market trends and customer needs
Conduct regular forecast reviews and provide ongoing coaching to Account Executives (AEs) to improve accuracy and predictability
Maintain healthy pipeline coverage, deal progression, and overall forecast quality
Deliver clear, transparent, and accountable reporting to senior management
Develop, coach, and evaluate AEs and other sales professionals to enhance performance and engagement
Build a scalable and sustainable sales organization and culture
Establish and maintain trusted relationships with executive-level stakeholders at customers and partners
Lead executive-level alignment and resolution in strategic or escalated opportunities
Work closely with SE, Partner, Marketing, and Support teams to deliver customer value
Communicate effectively in English with HQ and APAC through regular business and forecast reviews
Benefits & Perks
Flexible time off
Wellness resources
Company-sponsored team events
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