Description
We’re not just building better tech. We’re rewriting how data moves and what the world can do with it. With Confluent, data doesn’t sit still. Our platform puts information in motion, streaming in near real-time so companies can react faster, build smarter, and deliver experiences as dynamic as the world around them.
It takes a certain kind of person to join this team. Those who ask hard questions, give honest feedback, and show up for each other. No egos, no solo acts. Just smart, curious humans pushing toward something bigger, together.
One Confluent. One Team. One Data Streaming Platform.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Regional Sales Manager to develop and manage a team of Enterprise Account Executives within Japan. This will include managing and growing a team of Accounts Executives whose primary purpose is to acquire and grow Tier 1 Enterprise customers. This individual will be tasked with generating growth within new and existing customers and should have a proven track record in hyper-scaling sales teams. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where you will be developing and executing deal strategies, mentoring a team, and collaborating with every area of the organisation, then this will be an ideal role for you.
What You Will Do:
As a Regional Sales Manager you will be expected to exceed territory growth, revenue quota, and customer satisfaction goals
Hire and build out the team
Lead and manage a customer focused team of Enterprise Account Executives to deliver customer business value and develop customer relationships
Build awareness for Kafka and Confluent within large enterprises
Collaborate with other departments in order to develop sales strategy for enhancing the companyâs growth
Effectively create and articulate value selling in various negotiations
Assist in pricing strategy
Ensure effective prospecting, up selling/cross selling, and pipeline development
Maintain consistent implementation of effective sales processes for optimum performance and success of the organisation
Keep a pulse on the market: Know the landscapes and trends that may shift tactical budgets and strategic directions of accounts
Build and maintain relationships with new and existing Confluent partners
What You Will Bring:
Very strong Enterprise selling experience, with good experience Sales Management within the technology industry
Extensive knowledge of how software is positioned and sold to line of business, IT and procurement executives within the Fortune 1000
A metrics driven mindset with a strong analytical approach
Previous Sales Methodology training
Experience building organisations and hiring and training top talent
Proven track record of over-achieving quota in past opportunities
Ability to negotiate mutually agreeable outcomes with customers and internal stakeholders
Strong customer references Entrepreneurial spirit/mindset with flexibility towards dynamic change
Ready to build what's next? Let’s get in motion.
Come As You Are
Belonging isn’t a perk here. It’s the baseline. We work across time zones and backgrounds, knowing the best ideas come from different perspectives. And we make space for everyone to lead, grow, and challenge what’s possible.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Employment decisions are based on job-related criteria, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.
Global Benefits to Help You Do Your Best Work
Remote-First Work
Robust Insurance Benefits
Flexible Time Away
The Best Teammates
Experience Ambassadors
Open and Honest Culture
Well-Being and Growth
Leadership Principles Define How we Act
Our Leadership Principles outline a shared set of expectations for how we think and behave at Confluent. They’re an extension of our company values which we all live each day. You can learn more here.
Confluent is Remote-First
At Confluent, we care about how you work - not where. We encourage you to apply for positions outside of the listed job location or your immediate region.
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