Sales Account Executive, Japan
- Full-time
Company Description
Job Description
Our fast-paced Sales Org has an infectiously positive attitude and commitment to win. We are looking for our first Account Executive to join the Sales Team in Japan. Your entrepreneurial spirit and passion for problem-solving help you find opportunities for Square to help merchants grow. Your extraordinary communication skills help you connect with customers by email and phone - quickly establishing trust and rapport, and building value throughout the sales process.
You will:
Consistently exceed quarterly sales goals
Lead in developing and circulating your proven best practices which are the foundation of this growing team
Listen to the needs of the market and share with Product, Marketing and Partnerships teams
Implement creative ways to improve our customer relationships, tailor and share performance-enhancing suggestions
Act as an outward-facing ambassador of Square’s beliefs, brand, and products
Work autonomously with support from our global sales team
Communicate constantly with prospects via phone & email (80% of time)
Meet with some larger sellers on an ad hoc basis
Have fun and not take yourself too seriously
Qualifications
You have:
3+ year in a qualifying or prospecting role required
Fluent English and Japanese (Written and Oral)
Consistent overachievement of quota
A BA/BS degree or relevant experience
Previous experience and/or strong interest in outbound sales and prospecting
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Shown ability to multi-task and run multiple projects while paying strict attention to detail
Good listening skills
An assertive, resilient and persuasive personality
An analytical, structured thought process with the ability to assess business opportunities and read prospective buyers
The ability to garner support from internal experts and external partners to position Square against competition
Genuine curiosity about people and business, and possess the innate ability to inspire passion in others
Coachability, interest in implementing feedback, and dedication to the consistent improvement of your craft
The ability to adapt to new situations quickly and think on your feet
Hustle, tenacity and determination