Business Execution in Tokyo

Who We Are Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, privacy-sensitive AI-powered platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management. We’ve got serious momentum in the market: more than 30,000 customers (including 100+ of the Fortune 500), a $5.8B valuation , more than $1 billion in annualized bookings, and backing from CapitalG, Sequoia Capital, General Catalyst, Felicis Ventures, Next47 and more. Physical AI is one of the most consequential technology shifts of our time, and Verkada is at the center of it. You can look at all kinds of communities to see our platform’s impact in the world. It's the retailer that uses our agentic AI to deter theft before it happens. The warehouse that uses AI-powered alerts to make sure its team is protected on the floor with proper PPE. The school that’s alerted to a threat in real-time and triggers a lockdown in seconds, not minutes. We’re rapidly scaling this impact: today, more than 2 million Verkada devices are deployed across 170+ countries. About the Role As we continue to expand our presence across Japan, we’re hiring an Enterprise Account Executive based in Tokyo. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact at a disruptive, fast-growing company as we build out a local team. Our mission is clear: to protect people and places in a privacy-sensitive way. Verkada’s cloud-based technology is transforming physical security across industries like retail, education, manufacturing, healthcare, and more. In this role, you’ll own the full sales cycle and work closely with both end customers and channel partners to win new business and grow existing accounts. If you have a strong background selling security solutions then we want to hear from you. Work Location: Based in Tokyo, with some travel and time spent working at our Shibuya office as needed for customer engagem

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. For more information, visit WPP.com. Position Title Executive Assistant, WPP Creative Japan Location Tokyo, Japan Reporting To WPP Creative, Japan CEO About WPP Creative Japan WPP Creative Japan is part of the global WPP network, bringing together world-class creative, strategy, content, production, and integrated marketing capabilities to deliver transformative solutions for leading clients in Japan and globally. As our business continues to evolve toward a more integrated, fast-paced, and collaborative operating model, we are seeking a highly capable Executive Assistant who can support senior leadership while proactively helping the organization operate smoothly across functions and teams. Role Overview The Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative and operational support to senior leadership within WPP Creative Japan. Initially, the role will support the WPP Creative Lead, Senior Finance Director, and Managing Director; however, the scope and leadership coverage may evolve depending on business priorities and organizational structure. This role goes beyond traditional executive support. We

Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Distributed across 200+ public data centers globally and thousands of private sites at the edge, the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest in-line cloud security platform. We believe the future of work is Human + AI and are building an AI-native enterprise where human potential is amplified by machine intelligence to solve the world’s hardest security challenges. Driven by deep customer obsession, we are committed to the mission, outcome, and to each other. We bring these commitments to life through three core behaviors: ownership and collaboration, trust through outcomes and impact, and a challenge culture with ongoing feedback. Ready to make an impact at the company pioneering security transformation in the AI era? Join us at Zscaler. The Team The Zscaler Sales and Go-to-Market team is a global group of professionals who are passionate about delighting our customers, nurturing trusted partnerships, and sharing their expertise to guide a secure, cloud-enabled digital future and further cement our position as the world leader in cloud security. Sales, Customer Success, Sales Enablement, Solution Architects, Business Development, Transformation, and Technology Partnerships all work together to demonstrate the power and agility of Zscaler cloud transformation to the world. The Role We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Senior Account Executive (AE) - AI Security to join our Japan based team based in Tokyo to help accelerate growth in the highly competitive world of AI cybersecurity. This is both a customer acquisition and customer management role that combines communication skills, a consultative approach, and business / sales expertise to demo

SLSQ127R32 At Databricks, we empower organizations to make better decisions with data and AI. As an Emerging Account Executive, you'll partner with some of Japan's most innovative and fast-growing companies - helping them unlock the full potential of their data to scale faster and smarter. You will own an Emerging territory, a portfolio of high‑potential, under‑penetrated accounts (often SMBs and Mid-market) that are not yet covered by a dedicated account owner. You are a strategic, growth-minded sales professional who thrives in dynamic environments. You understand how to engage with senior stakeholders, navigate complex organizations, and drive meaningful outcomes. You're comfortable managing both short-term opportunities and multi-threaded, strategic initiatives that expand our footprint and customer impact. You will report to Sr Manager, Sales in Japan. The impact you will have: Develop and execute a territory plan targeting Japan’s emerging market segment - growth-stage organizations with significant data and AI ambitions. Effectively manage a mix of rapid, transactional deals and complex, strategic engagements. Consistently meet and exceed activity, pipeline, and revenue goals through active prospecting and account development. Maintain high standards of operational excellence in Salesforce and Clari, including accurate forecasting, opportunity tracking (MEDDPICC), and detailed account notes. Lead with a customer-first mindset and focus on delivering measurable business value. What we look for: 3+ years of closing experience in SaaS, Cloud, Big Data or AI sales. Proven success exceeding sales KPIs and quotas. Demonstrated ability to acquire new customers and expand existing relationships. (Nice to have) Experience collaborating with partners or engaging in co-selling or partner-led motions within the technology ecosystem. Ability to quickly learn new technical concepts and confidently communicate value propositions. Fluency in Japanese and business-level Engli

About Anthropic Anthropic’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our users and for society as a whole. Our team is a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders working together to build beneficial AI systems. About the role In this role, you'll lead a team of Account Executives driving the adoption of safe, frontier AI with top enterprises across Japan. This role is critical to Anthropic's Japan expansion. You'll leverage your leadership expertise to propel revenue growth while developing a high-performing team. Working closely with Applied AI Engineering, Product, GTM, and Marketing teams, you'll help enterprise customers deploy AI solutions and refine our market positioning for Japan. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Japanese business culture, a passion for developing people, and the ability to navigate Japan's consensus-driven sales environment. Responsibilities: Build and lead a high-performing team of Account Executives, providing coaching, mentorship, and guidance to drive team success Develop and implement sales strategies tailored to enterprise procurement cycles and budgeting processes to meet and exceed team revenue quotas Create and maintain accurate forecasts, pipeline management, and reporting while ensuring data integrity in CRM systems Partner with Enablement to develop training programs and resources that accelerate AE ramp time and effectiveness, with focus on Japanese enterprise buying cycles and decision-making processes Work closely with Applied AI Engineering teams to demonstrate technical capabilities pre-sales and optimize solutions post-sales Enable your team to have credible technical conversations about AI applications while maintaining appropriate guardrails Build strong partnerships across the organization to drive strategic initiatives Identify and execute on new market opportunities and us

Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Distributed across 200+ public data centers globally and thousands of private sites at the edge, the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest in-line cloud security platform. We believe the future of work is Human + AI and are building an AI-native enterprise where human potential is amplified by machine intelligence to solve the world’s hardest security challenges. Driven by deep customer obsession, we are committed to the mission, outcome, and to each other. We bring these commitments to life through three core behaviors: ownership and collaboration, trust through outcomes and impact, and a challenge culture with ongoing feedback. Ready to make an impact at the company pioneering security transformation in the AI era? Join us at Zscaler. Role We are looking for a Specialty Sales Account Executive to join our team. This is a hybrid role based in Japan, reporting to the Regional Vice President - Zscaler Sec Ops in the Sales and Go-to-Market department. You will be part of a global group of professionals dedicated to demonstrating the power and agility of cloud transformation while cementing our position as the world leader in cloud security. Your mission is to nurture trusted partnerships and share expertise to lead customers toward a secure, cloud‑enabled digital future. What you’ll do (Role Expectations) Serve as the primary expert for customers, partners, and internal sales teams to drive revenue growth within the Zscaler Sec Ops product portfolio Partner with domain expert solution engineers to gather customer requirements, create compelling value propositions, and close business alongside the primary account team Own the Zscaler Sec Ops quota for your as

About the Team The Applied AI Architect team partners with organizations to turn OpenAI's most capable models into meaningful, real-world impact. We work with customers across industries to identify where AI can create value, design secure and scalable solutions, and help those solutions move from early exploration into sustained production adoption. The team brings together technical strategy, customer partnership, and practical deployment expertise, working closely with Sales, Product, Engineering, Research, and specialist delivery teams. About the Role As the Manager of Applied AI Architects in Tokyo, you will lead a team of senior technical leaders responsible for the technical strategy, customer journey, and path to production value for OpenAI's largest and most complex customers across Japan. Your team will act as the “CTO of the book of business,” partnering with customer executives and technical teams from pre-sales discovery and solution evaluation through deployment, adoption, and measurable business impact. You will set the operating model for how Applied AI Architects own technical account plans across ChatGPT Enterprise, the OpenAI API, Codex, and other agentic AI solutions. In close partnership with Sales leadership and Account Directors, you will help prioritize customer portfolios, allocate technical resources, and ensure business priorities translate into focused use cases, credible architectures, actionable adoption roadmaps, and durable customer value and growth. You will remain accountable for the team's technical outcomes while developing its people and bringing in the right specialists across deployment, implementation, enablement, security, product, research, and partners. You will serve as an executive technical sponsor for critical engagements, a senior voice of the customer inside OpenAI, and a cross-functional leader who can move confidently between Japan strategy, executive decision-making, architectural depth, and hands-on coaching. In t

Consultant, Strategy and Communications –Tokyo The Opportunity As Teneo continues to grow its operations in Asia-Pacific, we are looking for a high calibre candidate to join our dynamic and professional Strategy and Communications team as a Consultant based in the firm's Tokyo office. As a Consultant, you will be responsible for providing the highest quality of research and insight to support our advisory offering to our diverse set of clients. You will support a wide range of activity to deliver the firm’s core capabilities which include communications strategy, media relations, crisis management, transaction communications, investor relations, ESG advisory, market and industry research, and government relations This is a unique opportunity for a driven, self-motivated candidate to develop a successful career in a growing international advisory firm with excellent client exposure opportunities. Responsibilities: As a Consultant with the Strategy and Communications team, your role will include: Research and analysis – conduct desktop research and analysis to contextualise market, geopolitical and/ or business trends and understand how it may impact clients’ businesses. Other areas of strategic support may include industry and peer benchmarking and preparation of reports and insights for senior leadership and Board level executives. Horizon scanning – keep abreast of current trends, news, and developments in the public domain, which include proactive media monitoring, and evaluate impact on clients. Stakeholder management – Build understanding and lists of stakeholder targets to support client account work, which may include but not limited to journalists, influencers, analysts and investors. Content development – contribute to the creation of compelling and impactful content for various communications channels including traditional media, digital, and social media. Collaborate with colleagues to develop client ready documents to support messaging executive mat

Be the catalyst for meaningful change. As a client-facing consultant at Gallup, you’ll transform organizations’ complicated challenges into positive business outcomes. Collaborating with exceptionally talented team members, you’ll be a highly regarded leader who influences important decision-makers with invaluable insights and advice. What You’ll Do Influence leaders and teams by building deep, trusting relationships with clients Develop expertise in your clients’ business and needs, as well as Gallup’s offerings and services Create and implement complex project plans Provide compelling, innovative and strategic insights and recommendations for maximum organizational performance Turn data insights into actionable steps for leaders Learn how to design lasting solutions that foster growth and impact Who We Want Persuasive communicators who seek to understand clients’ needs, present compelling custom strategies and inspire team members to exceed expectations Exceptional project leaders who have a natural ability to lead client projects — creating detailed project plans, orchestrating resources, managing scope and deadlines, and overseeing many moving pieces to guarantee that each client receives a world-class experience High achievers who thrive in a demanding, fast-paced and goal-oriented environment that offers ongoing development opportunities and the empowerment to work autonomously Strategic thinkers who have a sharp eye for business opportunities and who can discern an organization’s problems, analyze applicable data, weigh risks against rewards and develop creative solutions to produce business growth and increased profitability Authentic relationship builders who easily build rapport, create strong connections, navigate tough conversations and make courageous recommendations that lead to exceptional results What You Need Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred At least three years of experience in paid professional work in any of the following are

Be the catalyst for meaningful change. As a client-facing associate consultant at Gallup, you’ll transform organizations’ complicated challenges into positive business outcomes. Collaborating with exceptionally talented team members, you’ll be a highly regarded leader who influences important decision-makers with invaluable insights and advice. What You’ll Do Influence leaders and teams by building deep, trusting relationships with clients Develop expertise in your clients’ business and needs, as well as Gallup’s offerings and services Create and implement complex project plans Provide compelling, innovative and strategic insights and recommendations for maximum organizational performance Turn data insights into actionable steps for leaders Learn how to design lasting solutions that foster growth and impact Who We Want Persuasive communicators who seek to understand clients’ needs, present compelling custom strategies and inspire team members to exceed expectations Exceptional project leaders who have a natural ability to lead client projects — creating detailed project plans, orchestrating resources, managing scope and deadlines, and overseeing many moving pieces to guarantee that each client receives a world-class experience High achievers who thrive in a demanding, fast-paced and goal-oriented environment that offers ongoing development opportunities and the empowerment to work autonomously Strategic thinkers who have a sharp eye for business opportunities and who can discern an organization’s problems, analyze applicable data, weigh risks against rewards and develop creative solutions to produce business growth and increased profitability Authentic relationship builders who easily build rapport, create strong connections, navigate tough conversations and make courageous recommendations that lead to exceptional results What You Need Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred At least one year of experience in paid professional work in any of the follow

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. For more information, visit WPP.com. About WPP Production We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today's always on, AI driven marketing world. WPP Production is part of WPP. Description This role will be working directly with creative and technology teams and a wide array of business stakeholders, delivering high-volume and ever expanding websites and email communications successfully in a rapidly-changing, fast-paced, time-sensitive environment. Key Responsibilities include: Lead, manage and maintain the assigned projects to deliver the flawless localization across our global marketing websites and email communications for all of global product launches, seasonal campaigns, corporate initiatives and sustain projects. Pri

As a Manager, Commercial Sales, you will provide strategy, mentorship, and guidance for a team of Commercial Account Executives. This role impacts one of the largest lines of business in the company, ultimately bringing a proven product to a multi-billion dollar market. At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them. What You’ll Do: Motivate your team to exceed objectives Develop and maintain accurate team forecasts Hire, oversee, and train a team of Account Executives Drive lead generation, high activity standards, and pipeline management Facilitate the ramp up for all new team members, coaching them to success Monitor the sales funnel from prospect to close and create metrics to improve performance Who You Are: Experienced in hi-tech direct sales Familiar with SaaS/Cloud and Salesforce Able to accurately forecast team performance Passionate about coaching, mentorship, and team management Motivated by helping people grow with a desire to continue learning A self-starter who thrives in a high-growth, rapidly changing marketplace Proven in overseeing an outbound sales team in all areas of the sales cycle Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you’re passionate about technology and want to grow your experience, we encourage you to apply. Benefits and Growth: High income earning opportunities based on performance Opportunity for Presidents Club New hire stock equity (RSU) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing Sales training in MEDDIC and Command of the Message Intra-departmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking An inclusive company culture, opportu

About the team OpenAI’s Enterprise Go-To-Market organization helps the world’s largest companies adopt and scale our AI platform across their business—from ChatGPT Enterprise to our developer platform and APIs. In Japan, we partner with leading organizations across industries including Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Retail, and Technology to build new AI-powered customer experiences, transform operations, and reimagine how work gets done. As adoption accelerates through pilots, experimentation, and developer-led use cases, the GTM team turns that momentum into durable, enterprise-wide deployments. Sales Development sits at the front of this motion—where technical curiosity becomes executive engagement and OpenAI’s enterprise relationships begin. About the role We are hiring a Sales Development Manager, Japan to lead and develop a team of SDRs supporting our enterprise business in Japan. Reporting into Sales Development leadership, this role will be responsible for coaching and developing a high-performing team focused on generating qualified pipeline and creating strategic opportunities across some of Japan’s largest and most influential organizations. This is a foundational front-line leadership role within OpenAI’s Japan GTM organization. You will help define how we engage prospective customers in the Japanese market, convert product and developer interest into enterprise conversations, and build repeatable outbound and inbound motions that reflect the unique dynamics of enterprise selling in Japan. You will partner closely with Japan Sales leadership, Account Directors, Marketing, Solutions Engineering, Partnerships, and Strategy & Operations, while connecting our Japan go-to-market motion with OpenAI’s broader regional and global strategy. In this role, you will Lead, coach, and develop a team of SDRs supporting Large Enterprise, Strategic Accounts, and key industry verticals across Japan Drive high-quality pipeline generation through outb

Who we are About Stripe Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone’s reach while doing the most important work of your career. About the team As a Sales Development Representative (SDR) at Stripe, you will drive Stripe’s future growth engine by working with Demand Gen and the Account Executive team to qualify leads and collaboratively build Stripe’s sales pipeline. You get excited about engaging with prospects to better qualify needs. You are adept at identifying high value opportunities and capable of managing early sales funnel activities.You are used to delivering value in complex situations and are energized by learning about new and existing products. Finally, you enjoy building – you like to actively participate in the development of the demand generation and sales process, the articulation of Stripe’s value proposition, and the creation of key tools and assets. If you’re hungry, smart, persistent, and a great teammate, we want to hear from you! For the first months, you’ll be part of the SD Associate program which is designed to accelerate your onboarding and ramp to full productivity as an SDR. This intensive program is built to help you quickly build and develop skills required to be successful in this role. Upon completion, you’ll continue learning and growing in your career as part of Stripe’s Sales Development Academy. These programs are endorsed and supported by sales leaders as an important part of investing in our people. We take a data driven, analytical approach to sales development, and are looking for someone who is confident in both prospecting to custome

As an Enterprise Sales Engineer, you'll partner with Sales to help customers understand the value of Datadog and how it solves their most important technical and business challenges. You'll lead technical evaluations, deliver compelling demos, and guide customers through the journey from discovery to successful adoption. You'll act as a trusted advisor, bridging business goals with technical solutions, and play a key role in winning new business and expanding existing accounts. At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them. What You’ll Do: Own the sales process in partnership with Account Executives by leading and shaping the technical strategy across opportunities from PG to Closed Won Lead customer discovery to uncover technical challenges, business goals, and success criteria, then translate those needs into tailored Datadog solutions Deliver engaging product demos, technical presentations, and workshops that connect platform capabilities to customer outcomes Project manage technical evaluations (POVs) end-to-end: scoping use cases and requirements, defining success criteria, building a project plan with clear timelines, and holding all participants accountable to the process Identify and cultivate technical champions within customer accounts, empowering them to advocate for Datadog adoption and drive consensus internally Participate actively in structured product and engineering field feedback sessions, serving as the technical voice of the customer to help shape product direction Maintain operational excellence by ensuring activity, deal progress, and customer interactions are accurately documented and up to date in related systems Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Support, and GTM teams to address customer needs and resolve technical blockers Who