Account Executive - Enterprise, Japan at Notion

Tokyo, Japan

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

  • 8+ years of relevant experience including full cycle sales at a fast growing IT company
  • Extensive experience in enterprise SaaS sales in Japan region
  • Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets
  • Extensive field-based enterprise software sales experience, selling solutions into large enterprise accounts
  • Proven ability to sell into C-Level and work with stakeholders across various lines of business
  • Experience in complex solution sales and consistently closing large figure deals
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills in both Japanese and English
  • A builder mentality who thrives in collaborative environments
  • Self-motivated and able to manage tasks and projects independently
  • Ability to operate within the gray and find creative or out-of-the-box solutions when faced with ambiguity
  • Grit and tenacity to achieve your goals and contribute to our mission
  • Hybrid work location with in-office on Mondays and Thursdays (certain teams/positions may require more)

Responsibilities

  • Manage the entire sales cycle from lead generation and pre-qualification to negotiation, closing, and renewing deals for strategic and enterprise accounts
  • Develop and execute strategic account plans to achieve sales targets and expand our customer base
  • Conduct comprehensive discovery sessions to understand client needs and present tailored solutions
  • Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and product demonstrations to prospective clients by educating contacts about how they can increase their team's collaboration, transparency, and productivity with Notion
  • Negotiate contract terms and pricing structures to secure profitable deals
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including C-suite executives, to ensure customer satisfaction and long-term partnerships
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, including Marketing, Product, and Customer Success, to deliver exceptional value to clients
  • Maintain accurate records of all sales activities and pipeline management using CRM tools to report forecasting accurately to report line

Skills

Enterprise Sales
Sales Cycle Management
Lead Generation
Negotiation
Product Demonstrations
Strategic Account Planning
C-Suite Engagement
Discovery Sessions
Contract Negotiation
Cross-Functional Collaboration

Notion

Versatile productivity and collaboration platform

About Notion

Notion is a workspace platform designed to enhance productivity and collaboration for a wide range of users, from startups to large enterprises. It combines various tools into a single platform, allowing teams to write, plan, and share their work efficiently. Users can start with a free version and upgrade to paid plans as their needs grow. Key features include customizable notes and documents, project management tools, and a drag-and-drop interface for easy page creation. Notion also includes an AI-powered Q&A feature that provides instant answers to user queries, helping to centralize knowledge. The platform supports multiple languages and has a strong global community that contributes content and organizes events.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$325.9MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision insurance
PTO
Mental health & wellbeing package
Parental leave
Fertility coverage
Retirement matching
Commuter benefits
Monthly stipend

Risks

Increased competition from AI-enhanced tools like Evernote.
Potential trust issues with AI features due to factual inaccuracies.
User resistance to adopting new productivity tools.

Differentiation

Notion combines note-taking, task management, and databases into a single platform.
The platform offers customizable workspaces for personal and collaborative use.
Notion AI assists with tasks like text generation and predictive analytics.

Upsides

Integration with Slack and Google Drive enhances workflow automation.
Acquisition of Skiff strengthens Notion's privacy offerings.
Standalone apps like Notion Calendar expand Notion's modular productivity solutions.

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