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Account Director (Japan)

extra holidays - extra parental leave

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Experience:

Senior (5-10 years)

Work from:

Japan

Offer summary

Qualifications:

7-10 years of B2B software sales experience, Bachelor's degree in business or communication field, Proficiency in English and Japanese, Technical/engineering education is a plus, Experience in selling B2B software solutions.

Key responsabilities:

Manage and expand sales activities in Japan
Drive revenue growth and achieve sales targets
Cultivate business relationships with key stakeholders
Develop and maintain a customer pipeline
Collaborate cross-functionally and forecast sales progress

Gurobi Optimization SME https://www.gurobi.com/

51 - 200 Employees

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Job description

At Gurobi Optimization, we're on a mission!

A mission that focuses on mathematical optimization. We empower our customers to expand their use of mathematical optimization technology in order to make smarter decisions and solve some of the world's toughest and most impactful business problems. We're looking for passionate, dedicated, innovative game-changers to join our team and drive the future of Gurobi.

As an Account Director at Gurobi Optimization, your role will involve engaging and inspiring potential customers and expanding our existing client base in your assigned region. You will manage our industry pipeline and lead our expansion efforts by leveraging your technical B2B software sales expertise. Your advanced skills in building partnerships and fostering cross-functional engagement will be crucial. By implementing your proven sales strategies and utilizing your interpersonal skills, you will contribute to the overall strength of the Gurobi Sales, Marketing, and R&D Teams.

Additionally, we will rely on your knowledge of the SaaS industry to drive engagement in markets beyond our optimization space. By presenting our solver in a user-friendly manner, you will captivate new audiences and generate demand across various industries.

What will you be doing?

Manage and expand sales activities in Japan through both direct and indirect selling channels.

Drive profitable revenue growth and successfully achieve targets by implementing effective sales strategies.

Promote our solver to new buying points within our existing customer base and generate interest from new inbound leads.

Cultivate and nurture business relationships with key stakeholders to foster long-term partnerships.

Develop and maintain an expansive customer pipeline by identifying and engaging with relevant decision-makers.

Attend trade shows and company training events to expand outreach and increase brand visibility.

Coordinate and collaborate cross-functionally across our global organization to ensure smooth operations and maximize sales opportunities.

Keep the CRM system up-to-date with accurate and relevant information about clients and prospects.

Provide management with well-informed forecasts and reports on sales progress and future opportunities.

Stay informed about best practices, competitive threats, and developments in the optimization space to maintain a competitive edge.

Document and track your progress in the CRM system to ensure transparency and accountability.

What experience and qualifications should you have?

7-10 years of experience in B2B Software Sales or Account Management, demonstrating a solid track record in achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth.

A Bachelor's degree in a business or communication-related field or equivalent work experience.

Technical and/or engineering education is a plus.

Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Japanese. Additional language skills are a plus.

What skills and abilities should you have?

Ability to identify and develop analytics to increase awareness of Gurobi's offerings in the assigned region.

Proficiency in delivering presentations and training sessions effectively.

Expertise in negotiation to secure favorable outcomes for Gurobi and its clients.

Strong conflict resolution skills to protect the customer experience and enhance Gurobi's image.

Ability to create compelling value propositions for partners.

Proficiency in strategic and analytical thinking to assess decisions' internal and external impact.

Aptitude for using data to plan and execute strategies effectively.

Comfortable working with international teams in a cross-functional capacity.

Satisfaction and ability to operate effectively from a home office in a remote work environment.

Willingness to travel as required according to the specified level.

Ability to participate in meetings across different time zones within reasonable expectations.

Motivated ambition to achieve assigned Objective Key Results (OKRs).

Commitment to upholding company policies and procedures.

What other requirements should you have?

Advanced-level technical B2B SaaS sales experience: Demonstrated expertise and success in selling B2B software solutions in a technical environment.

Fluency with macOS, Microsoft 365, and Power BI: Proficiency in using these tools to effectively manage and analyze data, collaborate, and deliver presentations.

Comfortable with learning and utilizing Salesforce: Ability to quickly learn and leverage Salesforce, a widely used customer relationship management (CRM) platform, to effectively manage sales activities and customer interactions.

Comfortable working in an international setting and with a US-based company.

Where applicable, a valid passport and the ability to obtain necessary international travel documents.

Your Alignment with our Gurobi Core Values:

Customer Focus: Verbal & written communication skills that bring clarity and build trust. 

Power of the Team: Motivated with a team-oriented mindset that aims to both inspire and be inspired by others.

Innovation: The courage to bring ideas forward and see yourself as an integral part of our global team. 

Dedication: Organized and agile, focusing on meeting professional objectives while promoting a healthy work/life balance. 

Integrity: Promise to uphold honesty as your compass and conduct all business practices with an ethical mindset and fiscal responsibility.