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営業マネージャー/ Sales Manager

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A global financial services company is looking for a Sales Manager. The selected candidate will drive complex sales, coach Account Executives through data-led performance management, improve sales operations and localise commercial strategy for the Japanese market.

Responsibilities:

  • Build and develop a high-performing team of bilingual Account Executives
  • Hire, coach and retain top sales talent while fostering accountability and continuous development
  • Co-sell on complex deals and engage senior stakeholders throughout the sales process
  • Guide teams on pricing, deal structure, competitive positioning and consensus-based decision-making
  • Inspect pipelines, improve forecasting accuracy and use data to identify performance gaps
  • Establish disciplined sales processes, operating rhythms and repeatable revenue strategies
  • Partner with Sales, Marketing, Enablement, Operations, Partnerships and Product teams to strengthen commercial execution
  • Bring global best practices to Japan and provide local market insights to influence business strategy and product development
  • Adapt sales strategy to Japan’s evolving cashless payments and merchant landscape

Requirements:

  • More than 6 years of experience as a sales manager (including leading teams selling into complex, multi-stakeholder accounts with cycles measured in month)
  • Experience hiring, ramping and retaining Account Executives who can run considered, competitive deals (Japanese talent market is a plus)
  • Prior experience developing high-performing individuals into leaders capable of securing larger and more complex deals
  • Proven experience adapting global sales strategies and training materials to local market needs
  • Background in collaborating across different teams (including across a local–global structure, with the ability to inspire change)
  • Understanding of the Japanese market (seller landscape, buying behaviour, business etiquette, and consensus-based decision-making)
  • Knowledge of the Japanese cashless/payments environment and competitive dynamics (QR-code wallets, card networks and bank-led offerings)
  • Business level Japanese and English

About the Company:

Operating on an international scale, this financial services company has developed innovative solutions for mobile payments. With headquarters in the US, this organisation is a true pioneer in the industry.

Keywords:

ビジネス, 営業, セールス, アカウントマネジメント, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: OBIW4N

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Sales

Focus: Sales Manager

Industry: Financial Services

Salary: ¥15,000,000 - ¥20,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: English - Business level

Second Language: Japanese - Professional working

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: OBIW4N-3BE62795

Date posted: 9 September 2026

Consultant: Divya Kumar