Sales Development Representative - Japan at Sonar

Tokyo, Japan

Sonar Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

  • Proven successful experience in outbound lead generation; ideally in a SaaS or subscription model in Japan
  • Strong time management and attention to detail
  • Highly organized and strategic in workflow
  • Native Japanese speaker
  • English-language communication and listening skills: ability to handle objections as well as to take feedback and coaching
  • Proactive attitude and goal-oriented mindset with a focus on meeting or exceeding targets
  • Strong collaboration and teamwork skills to work closely with the sales teams

Responsibilities

  • Conduct inbound and outbound prospecting activities, including cold calls, email outreach, and LinkedIn engagement
  • Research and identify potential leads and target accounts based on defined criteria
  • Leverage various tools and resources like Salesforce, Salesloft, and Zoominfo to build and maintain a healthy pipeline of prospects
  • Qualify leads by assessing their fit with our ideal customer profile and understanding their needs
  • Document and update lead information and interactions in our CRM
  • Collaborate with marketing to align lead-generation efforts with campaigns and initiatives
  • Collaborate with the sales team to transition qualified leads for further engagement

Skills

Salesforce
Salesloft
Zoominfo
LinkedIn
Cold Calling
Email Outreach
Prospecting
Lead Qualification
Pipeline Management

Sonar

Tools for code quality and security

About Sonar

SonarSource provides tools aimed at improving code quality and security for software developers. Its main products include SonarLint, an IDE plugin that gives real-time feedback on code quality; SonarQube, a self-managed solution for comprehensive code analysis and reporting; and SonarCloud, a cloud-based service that offers similar features with the convenience of cloud management. SonarSource operates on a subscription-based model, allowing clients to access its tools through annual subscriptions or usage-based pricing for cloud services. The company serves over 400,000 organizations worldwide, emphasizing the importance of writing clean, maintainable, and secure code. SonarSource's goal is to promote the philosophy of "Clean Code," which enhances the efficiency of development teams and improves the security and reliability of software applications.

Vernier, SwitzerlandHeadquarters
2008Year Founded
$444.6MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Professional Development Budget

Risks

Tidelift acquisition may cause integration challenges, disrupting Sonar's operations.
Cultural challenges may affect the partnership with Adactin in Australia.
New distribution agreement with QBS Software may lead to channel conflicts.

Differentiation

SonarSource supports over 30 programming languages, offering broad compatibility for developers.
SonarLint provides real-time feedback in IDEs, enhancing code quality during development.
SonarQube and SonarCloud offer comprehensive code analysis, ensuring high standards for codebases.

Upsides

Sonar's acquisition of Tidelift enhances its open source software security capabilities.
Partnership with Adactin expands Sonar's reach in the Australian market.
Integration with AI-driven tools boosts Sonar's code quality assessment efficiency.

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