Sales and Account Manager for Japanese Market

2 days ago


Singapore Snaphunt Full time

The Offer

  • Opportunity to drive sales growth in a dynamic Japanese market
  • Collaborative work environment with talented professionals
  • Chance to develop and execute a tailored sales strategy

The Job

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing and executing a strategic sales plan to expand our customer base in Japan
  • Handling and resolving technical queries from Japanese leads
  • Working closely with Customer Success to ensure seamless account handovers and transitions
  • Leading end-to-end sales processes, from lead generation to closing SaaS contracts with senior executives in Japanese B2B companies
  • Proactively hunting for new customers and nurturing leads within Japan, leveraging personal networks and market insights
  • Driving pipeline growth by identifying and engaging potential clients in Japan, as well as forecasting sales targets
  • Collaborating with marketing and product teams to refine sales assets and product offerings tailored to the Japanese market

The Profile

  • Account management experience with a proven track record of exceeding quotas
  • Proven career in commercial or sales roles within the logistics & shipping industry, or related sectors such as ocean freight or maritime space, specifically within the Japanese market
  • Preferably experienced in B2B SaaS sales
  • Comfortable immersing oneself in the product, troubleshooting issues independently, and involving leadership only in case of bottlenecks or critical issues
  • Curiosity to be deeply involved in the product, understand customer use cases, solve tech queries, and support Customer Success with any translation needed from Japanese accounts
  • Strong ability to create and implement sales plans in a fast-paced environment, with specific experience in the Japanese market
  • Demonstrated ability to lead by example and dive into the details to achieve goals
  • Proven ability to pitch to senior executives and navigate complex sales cycles, with an understanding of Japanese business culture and practices
  • Outstanding presentation and negotiation skills, with a knack for closing deals effectively in Japan
  • Native-level proficiency in Japanese and fluency in English, with excellent communication skills in both languages
  • In-depth knowledge of Japanese business etiquette and cultural norms to effectively engage with local clients
  • Self-starter with the ability to take ownership of the sales process from end to end, capable of working autonomously and driving results without constant oversight

The Employer

Our client is a venture-backed Singapore-based startup that develops predictive supply chain technology for the logistics industry.



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