Japan Account Executive, Platforms - Hunter

The shape of it

In the posting’s own words

As a key member to the Stripe Platforms team, you will navigate complex organizations and identify ways Stripe can exceed expectations. We’re building something new, developing our sales process, our value proposition and assisting in the creation of key tools and assets, we’re looking for pioneers to join us on this adventure.

What it asks for · 9

• 5-7 years experience of directly selling a technology product or service to Japan, preferably at an API-first company, with a record of top performance.
• A proven track record of moving sales processes forward from inception to close by leading complex, multi-party sales. SaaS Platforms are trusting Stripe to help them monetise financial services, and you have demonstrated a consultative approach to sales, are quick to understand their potential monetisation strategy, and are able to help your prospects articulate the value proposition of embedding financial services to create a SaaS Platform business unit.
• Great listening skills and ability to quickly become a trusted resource for decision-makers across technology and finance orgs within software companies.
• An ability to understand complex technical problems and understand how Stripe’s solutions can address them. You are confident in understanding Stripe’s API and having technical discussion with support from Stripe engineers.
• A positive attitude and tireless work ethic when encountering blockers to success, whether external or internal.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills in English is required for this role, as the role involves working with Japanese users and collaboration with global teams
• Ability to operate in a highly ambiguous and fast-paced environment.
• Strong interest in technology and fintech.
• Fastidious approach to CRM hygiene and experience utilizing thorough sales forecasting metrics on a weekly/quarterly basis and communicating them in a succinct manner.

Also a plus

• Knowledge and understanding of existing and developing payments technologies.

What the job covers

• Own the full sales cycle from lead to close for upper middle market and enterprise companies to showcase Stripe value in competitive processes, and consultatively apply highly-technical product knowledge from Stripe solutions.
• Identify and engage with high-potential prospective SaaS Platforms, building long term, strategic relationships with them.
• Work with leaders from multiple functions (e.g., Engineering, Product, and Finance) at existing and prospective users to lead complex product workshops and financial analyses
• Develop outbound strategies to create and nurture opportunities within Japan
• Build and maintain key relationships with C-level executives, while orchestrating the right executive touch points as well.
• Develop relationships with executive stakeholders at new and existing clients.

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