Senior Account Executive (Japan Remote)

Turnitin

9d • Remote

About The Position

We’re seeking a driven, results-oriented Senior Strategic Account Executive to accelerate growth through new business acquisition and strategic cross-sell within existing accounts. This role is ideal for a sales hunter who thrives on creating opportunities, building strong relationships across education and research institutions, and closing complex deals that deliver real impact on academic and research integrity. The ideal candidate is passionate about education and technology, highly collaborative, and capable of working strategically and tactically to deliver measurable results.

Requirements

• 5+ years of quota-carrying experience in Tech SaaS sales, with a consistent track record of achieving and exceeding targets.
• Proven ability to hunt, build, and close new business across complex buying committees.
• Exceptional storytelling and consultative sales skills, connecting customer challenges to product impact inspiring urgency and belief.
• Deep understanding of institutional decision cycles, and procurement processes.
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency with Salesforce.com and other sales enablement tools.
• Self-starter with a growth mindset, resilience, and collaborative spirit.
• Native Japanese/Business English
• BA/BS degree required.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business growth: Identify, qualify, and close new opportunities within K–12, Higher Education, or assessment markets.
• Expand existing relationships: Partner with Customer Success and Marketing to uncover cross-sell opportunities that deepen customer value.
• Own the full sales cycle: From prospecting to negotiation and close, with disciplined pipeline management, forecasting, and account planning.
• Build lasting relationships: Engage stakeholders at all levels—from teachers to district or institutional executives—to influence decisions and strengthen advocacy.
• Deliver consultative solutions: Understand customer challenges and craft tailored solutions that meet their needs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner with Product, Marketing, Customer Success, and internal Sales teams to ensure a seamless client experience and relay market feedback.
• Leverage data and insights: Use CRM, usage analytics, and market intelligence to prioritize high-impact opportunities and optimize territory strategy.
• Represent the brand: Communicate the company’s value proposition effectively through presentations, product demos, pitches, social channels, and industry events.
• Maintain accurate reporting: Document sales activity, pipeline, forecasts, and metrics in Salesforce and other systems to inform business strategy.
• Stay informed: Keep up-to-date on industry trends in education and research, and territory-specific opportunities.
• Travel: Up to 25% travel to engage directly with customers, nurture partnerships, and accelerate sales opportunities.

Benefits

• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Self-Care Days
• National Holidays
• 2 Founder Days + Juneteenth Observed
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Charitable contribution match
• Monthly Wellness or Home Office Reimbursement/ Access to Modern Health (mental health platform)
• Parental Leave
• Retirement Plan with match/contribution varies by country

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior