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Head of Sales - Japan

monday.com

monday.com

Sales & Business Development
Tokyo, Japan
Posted on May 26, 2025

Head of Sales - Japan

  • Consulting
  • Tokyo
  • ID: 10021320

Description

monday.com’s sales team is expanding rapidly, and we’re looking for a seasoned sales leader to head our Japan business. In this role, you’ll be responsible for building and scaling our sales strategy in Japan, developing a high-performing team, and driving success across key business segments.

As a core part of monday.com’s expansion in Japan, this role will work closely with cross-functional leaders across Customer Success, Partnerships, and Marketing to execute our go-to-market strategy and deliver exceptional results.

About The Role

  • Build and lead a world-class sales organization in Japan within a product-led growth environment
  • Drive revenue growth by scaling monday.com’s presence and performance in the Japanese market
  • Ensure customer-centricity remains at the heart of our strategy, incorporating user feedback into product and sales motions
  • Identify and nurture future leaders while cultivating a high-performance, collaborative culture
  • Establish best-in-class processes, playbooks, and operational rigor across key areas: pipeline development, conversion, forecasting, hiring, performance management, enablement, partnerships, and cross-functional collaboration
  • Attract, empower, and retain top talent to support ambitious growth goals in Japan

Requirements

  • 10+ years of sales leadership experience in B2B subscription/SaaS businesses, with experience in Japan strongly preferred
  • Proven track record of building and leading high-performing sales teams in a multinational or global organization
  • Deep understanding of Japanese business culture and ability to adapt global strategies to local market needs
  • Strong executive presence and ability to build trust with C-level stakeholders
  • Experience managing complex deals, including contract negotiation and legal discussions
  • Self-starter with a results-driven mindset and strong sense of ownership
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills in Japanese (native-level) and English (business-level preferred)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in high-growth, scaling, or startup environments
  • Prior collaboration with global headquarters or regional stakeholders
  • Familiarity with Japanese HR practices and sales operations