Business Development Representative (Tokyo, Japan)
Figma
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Posted:
August 4, 2023
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Remote
About the position
Figma is seeking a Business Development Representative to join their team and contribute to their mission of making design accessible to all. This role involves prospecting new accounts, building customer relationships, and generating interest in Figma's platform. The ideal candidate should have sales experience, excellent communication skills, and a growth mindset. Fluency in both English and Japanese is required. This is a full-time role that can be based in Tokyo, Japan.
Responsibilities
- Generate interest in Figma's platform by cold-calling and emailing prospective customers
- Identify and analyze target prospects based on market, firmographic, and product signals
- Hit specific daily and monthly activity metrics to help progress toward revenue goals
- Write and improve on prospect messaging
- Establish relationships with key stakeholders within Figma's target Enterprise and Mid-Market accounts
Requirements
- 1+ years of relevant sales experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Growth mindset and ability to act on feedback quickly
- Strong organization and time-management skills
- Native level Japanese and High Business fluency in English
- Interest in the SaaS space
Benefits
- Grow as you go: Figma values hiring smart, curious people who are excited to learn and develop their skills.
- Equal opportunity workplace: Figma is dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.
- Support for diversity: Figma celebrates and supports differences, knowing that a team rich in diverse backgrounds, experiences, and opinions allows employees, products, and the community to flourish.
- Reasonable accommodation: Figma ensures individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.