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Area Sales Director in Japan

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📍 Japan· Full-time
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Who are we? Cohere is the leading security-first enterprise AI company. We build cutting-edge foundation AI models and end-to-end products that are designed to solve real-world business problems. We’re training and deploying frontier models for enterprises who are building AI systems. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI and we are looking for folks that want to be part of that. We obsess over what we build. Each one of us is responsible for contributing to increasing the capabilities of our models and the value they drive for our customers. Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are all passionate about their craft. We are a global technology company headquartered in Toronto with key offices in London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin and Seoul. Join us! Why this role? In this role, you will have ownership of the full sales cycle - from identifying leads to closing deals for enterprises across diverse industries in Japan such as financial services, manufacturing, healthcare, energy, telecommunications and oil and gas. Cohere seeks an approachable and compelling communicator who loves working with prospects to uncover their needs and feels comfortable developing tailored value propositions around how Cohere’s platform can help them achieve their business goals. You’ll lay the foundation for Cohere’s growth by owning your territory and collaborating with teammates across Customer Success, Sales Development, Marketing and Sales Engineering. You’ll be the voice of the field and partner with our Product and Engineering teams to prioritize the Cohere roadmap with customer-centric care. In this highly self-directed role, you are someone who thrives in an unstructured and quickly evolving environment. And your opportunity for impact will be astronomical — Cohere has skies-the-limit potential, and you’ll help us reach it. As an Account Executive, you will : Focus on net-new logo acquisit

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📍 Japan· Full-time· Remote
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Who we are At Twilio, we’re shaping the future of communications, all from the comfort of our homes. We deliver innovative solutions to hundreds of thousands of businesses and empower millions of developers worldwide to craft personalized customer experiences. Our dedication to remote-first work , and strong culture of connection and global inclusion means that no matter your location, you’re part of a vibrant team with diverse experiences making a global impact each day. As we continue to revolutionize how the world interacts, we’re acquiring new skills and experiences that make work feel truly rewarding. Your career at Twilio is in your hands. . Hiring and how we work We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help make our hiring process efficient. That said, every hiring decision is made by real Twilions! Also, while we are a remote-first company, you may be asked to report in person on an ad-hoc basis for team gatherings, functional off-sites or customer meetings. . See yourself at Twilio Join the team as our next Field Marketing Manager in Japan About the job As the Field Marketing Manager for Japan, you will report to Twilio's VP of Marketing, APJ, and own the end-to-end field marketing motion for one of our most strategically important growth markets in the region. You will be responsible for designing and executing a brand-to-revenue GTM strategy that spans the full funnel, from building market presence and brand credibility through PR and executive engagement, through to driving pipeline creation, acceleration, and deal closure in close partnership with our Japan sales team. This is a high-impact, high-autonomy role suited to an experienced field marketer who is equally comfortable shaping strategy and rolling up their sleeves to execute. You will have access to central regional resources, specialist agencies, and the APJ Demand Creation HUB to amplify your efforts, but you will be the primary marketing voice and driver for Japan.

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📍 Japan· Full-time
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We are Datadog's in-house product experts. The Technical Solutions team enables Datadog's worldwide growth by educating potential clients and ensuring that existing customers are happy and successful. We share our technical and product expertise with customers via multi-channel technical support, demos, and presentations. You’ll be joining a team and company where you will be challenged, but also will immediately witness your contributions to Datadog. 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: Engage with customers via multiple channels (ticketing system, live chat, and screensharing tools) to identify and resolve technical support requests while continuing to educate our clients on the use of the platform Reproduce technical issues and dive into Datadog’s 1000+ integrations Become demo certified and lead a three-pillar demo to customers Participate in product conversations with internal teams based on feedback from client interactions Train as a highly knowledgeable specialist in one or more Datadog product area(s) Work from a Datadog office 3 - 5 days per week Who You Are: Experienced in multi-channel technical support at a SaaS company (2+ years of related experience) Experienced using Zendesk, Jira, Confluence, or similar software An engineer with previous technical troubleshooting and/or programming experience Self-motivated, detail-attentive, and have a desire for continuous learning A critical thinker who defaults to a client-centric approach An effective written and verbal communicator A tinkerer with some programming experience and a basic knowledge of Linux Able to work a rotating schedule that requires weekend availability Fluent in written and spoken English and Japanese as this role will interact with stak

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📍 Japan· Full-time
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Who are we? Cohere is the leading security-first enterprise AI company. We build cutting-edge foundation AI models and end-to-end products that are designed to solve real-world business problems. We’re training and deploying frontier models for enterprises who are building AI systems. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI and we are looking for folks that want to be part of that. We obsess over what we build. Each one of us is responsible for contributing to increasing the capabilities of our models and the value they drive for our customers. Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are all passionate about their craft. We are a global technology company headquartered in Toronto with key offices in London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin and Seoul. Join us! About North: North is Cohere's cutting-edge AI workspace platform, designed to revolutionize the way enterprises utilize AI. It offers a secure and customizable environment, allowing companies to deploy AI while maintaining control over sensitive data. North integrates seamlessly with existing workflows, providing a trusted platform that connects AI agents with workplace tools and applications. Why This Role? This role offers a unique opportunity to shape how enterprises harness the power of AI in real-world applications. As a bridge between our core North product and our clients’ engineering teams, you’ll be at the forefront of solving complex problems and securely integrating AI into critical sectors such as finance, healthcare, and telecommunications. Our esteemed clients include industry leaders like RBC, Dell, and LG CNS. We are seeking engineers who deeply care about customers and want to work at the cutting edge of Agentic AI. Note: between 20 - 40% travel anticipated In this role, you will: Lead end-to-end deployment of North in private cloud and on-premises environments, including planning, configuration, testing, and r

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📍 Tokyo, Japan· Full-time
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Who are we? Cohere is the leading security-first enterprise AI company. We build cutting-edge foundation AI models and end-to-end products that are designed to solve real-world business problems. We’re training and deploying frontier models for enterprises who are building AI systems. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI and we are looking for folks that want to be part of that. We obsess over what we build. Each one of us is responsible for contributing to increasing the capabilities of our models and the value they drive for our customers. Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are all passionate about their craft. We are a global technology company headquartered in Toronto with key offices in London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin and Seoul. Join us! Why this role? Adoption of AI is moving rapidly from pilots to production. Enterprises across APAC are investing in generative-AI programs, creating a once-in-a-decade market inflection point. At Cohere, we’re committed to transforming the Japan enterprise landscape through strategic partnerships and innovative AI solutions. As a Partner Development Manager for the Japan Enterprise Market, you’ll be at the heart of our mission to empower businesses across the region with cutting-edge AI technologies. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic, cross-cultural environment and is passionate about driving growth through collaboration. You’ll work closely with leading enterprises, system integrators, and technology partners to co-create value, expand market reach, and deliver impactful AI solutions tailored to the unique needs of Japanese businesses. Japan is a key strategic market for Cohere, and your work will directly contribute to our success in this region. You’ll have the opportunity to shape partnerships that drive digital transformation, foster innovation, and position Cohere as a leader in the Japan AI ecosyst

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📍 Japan· Full-time
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We are a global team of innovators and pioneers dedicated to shaping the future of observability. At New Relic, we build an intelligent platform that empowers companies to thrive in an AI-first world by giving them unparalleled insight into their complex systems. As we continue to expand our global footprint, we're looking for passionate people to join our mission. If you're ready to help the world's best companies optimize their digital applications, we invite you to explore a career with us! Your Opportunity We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Associate HRBP to join our team in Tokyo. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day HR operations and provide essential support across the entire employee lifecycle. You will work closely with the local management team to ensure a positive work environment while maintaining compliance with Japanese labor standards. This role is critical in ensuring a positive employee experience and supporting our growth in the Japanese market. Beyond compliance, you will act as a cultural bridge and a dedicated local resource, ensuring our Tokyo team feels connected to our global mission while fostering a collaborative and effective team environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to grow their career in a dynamic, international environment. Key Responsibilities Performance Management Partners with HRBP to advise managers and employees on all aspects of the New Relic performance management process both informal and formal. Provides guidance to the business on the appropriate solutions while taking into account New Relic’s policies as well as local laws and regulations. Support on the content of written and verbal informal performance feedback, coaching plans, and/or behavioral/formal improvement plans Employee Relations (ER) Conducts ER investigations as a lead and/or support aligned with New Relic’s policies as well as local laws and regulations. Re

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📍 Japan· Full-time
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OVERVIEW: The Talent Acquisition Intern role is an exciting opportunity for a college student who wants to work in recruitment at a fast-paced, high-growth company. The Talent Acquisition (TA) team is a group of global professionals, and we are looking for an intern to support critical hires in APAC across a variety of departments, such as business development, finance, marketing, HR, and more. In this role, you will support all aspects of the recruitment cycle by partnering closely with our recruiting team and hiring managers to understand the talent market, utilize recruitment strategies, and generate talent pipelines. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of critical talent acquisition projects, such as diversity & inclusion, HRIS, employer branding, and more. This internship is a hybrid role and the work location is in Tokyo, Japan. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Report and work closely with the APAC Lead who is based in Hong Kong Assist with the recruitment process, including strategy development, posting jobs, sourcing, diversity recruiting, candidate outreach, and hiring Build a pipeline of talent by sourcing candidates via Greenhouse, our Applicant Tracking System, and LinkedIn Recruiter Support early career recruitment, programme management and drive outreach initiatives (e.g. campus fairs) Assist with interview scheduling and candidate communications WHAT YOU HAVE: Current student enrolled in an accredited degree program An interest in Talent Acquisition Demonstrated professional communication skills Ability to work in a fast-paced and growing environment High level of independence and self-motivation Able to work at least three times (or more) a week Able to start work no later than Sep 2026 WHAT WE OFFER: We are a team! You will receive strong team support, comprehensive training resources and dedicated mentorship scheme to ensure your career progression Development opportunities through the LinkedIn Learning platform Happy hours and

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📍 Japan· Full-time
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Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence. This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk. Role Overview We are looking for a tenacious, data-driven, and highly agile Specialist of Japan Digital Marketing to support our aggressive growth within the Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ) region. In this dedicated individual contributor role, you will be the scrappy, on-the-ground engine powering our digital programs in Japan. You will take high-level global and APJ strategies and translate them into culturally resonant, high-converting digital campaigns tailored specifically for the Japanese market. You are a resourceful, AI-first marketer who isn't afraid to roll up your sleeves and experiment. You know how to leverage marketing technology and generative AI to punch above your weight, accelerating transcreation and campaign deployment. You will serve as the localized digital expert, ensuring our brand speaks authentically to Japanese enterprise buyers while driving measurable pipeline velocity. What You Will Do Local Digital Execution: Support the rollout and optimization of localized paid media programs—including Search, Social, and Display—ensuring all campaigns are linguistically precise and aligned with Japanese business etiquette. AI-Driven Agility: Leverage generative AI and agentic pipelines to accelerate the localization of ad copy, automate routine content variations, and ensure high-velocity creative testing specific to the Japanese market. Search & Generative Engine Optimization: Collaborate with global and APJ teams to implement region-spec

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📍 Japan· Full-time
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Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all. Figma’s platform helps teams bring ideas to life—whether you're brainstorming, creating a prototype, translating designs into code, or iterating with AI. From idea to product, Figma empowers teams to streamline workflows, move faster, and work together in real time from anywhere in the world. If you're excited to shape the future of design and collaboration, join us! As a member of our Customer Operations & Support Team, you’ll be the voice of Figma as you help ensure our community has an exceptional experience across our different public platforms and touch-points (community forum, social, etc.) You’ll be engaging with our customers both directly and publicly, which will require critical thinking, an investigative mentality, and outstanding communication skills. We’re looking for a great teammate based in Japan who can cover weekdays and is technically inclined, eager to learn about design tools and community, and comfortable working in a startup-like environment where there are a lot of hats to wear. What you’ll do at Figma: Monitor our community and social platforms (community forum, X, Reddit etc.) and handle escalations Provide outstanding technical support for new and experienced Figma users on community and social platforms Help moderate and organize our community forum, making sure it stays a healthy and safe space for our global community Improve engagement and create a seamless one-to-many support experience Collaborate with our design and engineering teams to investigate and resolve complex issues Work with our Technical Quality Support team to report and escalate technical issues with the appropriate teams Collect and consolidate customer feedback into meaningful recommendations for our product and research teams Close the feedback loop with users when bugs are resolved and feature requests are implemented We'd love to hear from you if

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