Commercial Account Executive, Japan

Qualtrics Qualtrics · Seattle · Tokyo, Japan · APJ Sales - ANZ

This role is for a Commercial Account Executive at Qualtrics, focusing on selling their SaaS Experience Management (XM) platform to mid-sized companies. The primary responsibilities include acquiring new business, understanding client goals, developing account plans, building relationships with C-level executives, and collaborating with internal teams to close deals. The role requires technology/software sales experience, a proven track record in exceeding sales quotas, and pipeline building skills.

What you'd actually do

  1. Your focus will be on acquiring new business and selling the Qualtrics platform to Corporate and Mid-Market accounts, engaging with stakeholders from champions up to C-level executives.
  2. You will consult with prospects and clients on their strategic business goals and develop account plans for a set list of target accounts, including power maps, demand generation, and closing strategies.
  3. You will establish, manage, and nurture relationships between Qualtrics and senior executives at both client and prospect companies. Internally, you'll strategize with customer success, solutions consultants, partners, and others on creating demand in accounts and driving senior engagement.
  4. Maintaining a real-time understanding of Qualtrics' solutions and the competitive landscape will be crucial for crafting win-based proposals and pricing strategies.
  5. Collaboration is key: you'll leverage support from your Sales team, sales operations, legal, customer success, finance, and other departments to best serve your customers.

Skills

Required

  • Technology/Software sales experience
  • Mid Market Sales experience
  • Achieving and exceeding sales quotas
  • Building a qualified pipeline
  • Identifying new opportunities
  • Curiosity and ability to ask questions to clients
  • Engaging with clients across the full sales cycle
  • Agility to adapt and pivot sales approach
  • Partnering with internal teams
  • Fluent English skills
  • Complete Bachelors

Nice to have

  • Proactive Approach
  • Effective Communication
  • Client Acquisition Skills
  • Negotiation Expertise
  • Complex Sales Proficiency

What the JD emphasized

  • Technology/Software sales experience required
  • 5 to 7 years of experience in Mid Market Sales
  • Strong track record in achieving and exceeding sales quotas
  • Experience in building a qualified pipeline and identifying new opportunities