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Prinicipal Recruiter

Pure Storage
Tokyo, Japan
Full Time
Posted October 10, 2025
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Job Description

The role involves leading strategic, high-impact recruitment efforts for go-to-market roles in Japan and across APJ, partnering with senior leadership to attract top sales talent, and developing long-term workforce strategies in a fast-growing tech company.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute complex, business-critical GTM searches across APJ.
  • Partner with Sales leadership to understand hiring needs and develop sourcing strategies.
  • Manage end-to-end recruitment process including role scoping, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing candidates.
  • Build and maintain a pipeline of high-caliber sales candidates for future needs.
  • Conduct market mapping of sales talent in Japan, including competitors and industry pools.
  • Design and implement multi-year recruiting strategies for GTM expansion in APJ.
  • Collaborate with Finance and HRBPs on headcount planning, budgeting, and resource alignment.
  • Serve as the primary contact for APJ GTM executives on talent-related matters.
  • Build external networks to strengthen talent pipelines and employer brand in APJ markets.

Requirements

  • 12 years of recruiting experience in APJ, focused specifically on Japan, with a strong focus on hiring for sales, pre-sales, and go-to-market roles.
  • Strong network and knowledge of the Japan sales talent landscape.
  • Track record of hiring quota-carrying sales talent in enterprise, field, and inside sales roles.
  • Fluency in Japanese at a native or near-native level and English with business proficiency.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience working directly with business leaders.
  • Strong executive presence and ability to consult, challenge, and influence senior leadership.
  • Excellent sourcing skills with proven ability to attract passive candidates.
  • Track record of solving systemic recruiting challenges such as employer branding and location strategy.
  • Expertise in workforce planning, recruitment analytics, and talent intelligence.

Benefits & Perks

Flexible time off
Wellness resources
Company-sponsored team events
Recognition as Fortune's Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area
Recognition as Fortune's Best Workplaces for Millennials
Certified as a Great Place to Work
Accommodations for candidates with disabilities
Inclusive and diverse work environment

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