Enterprise Account Executive
About the role
As an Enterprise Account Executive based in Tokyo, you'll drive the adoption of safe, frontier AI technology across Japan's enterprise market. You'll own the full sales cycle from prospecting to close, working with C-level executives at major Japanese corporations to help them transform their businesses with Anthropic's AI solutions.
Responsibilities:
Own and exceed revenue targets by winning new enterprise accounts and expanding existing relationships across Japan
Build and execute territory plans, identifying high-value opportunities in key Japanese industries including financial services, healthcare, technology, and manufacturing
Lead consultative sales processes with C-suite and senior technical stakeholders, positioning AI as a strategic business transformation driver
Orchestrate internal teams (Product, Engineering, Applied AI, Partnerships) to deliver customized solutions for complex enterprise requirements
Identify new use cases and contribute to Japan go-to-market strategy, providing critical feedback to shape product roadmap and regional approach
Translate technical AI capabilities into compelling business value propositions tailored to Japanese market needs
You may be a good fit if you have:
8+ years of enterprise sales experience in Japan driving adoption of emerging technologies with a consultative, solutions-oriented sales approach
Native-level Japanese fluency and business-level English required
A track record of managing complex sales cycles and securing strategic deals in the Japanese market by understanding multifaceted technical requirements and crafting tailored solutions
Demonstrated ability to navigate Japanese enterprise stakeholder ecosystems, building consensus through relationship-building and providing innovative solutions to disparate groups
Extensive experience negotiating highly complex, customized commercial agreements with multiple stakeholders in Japanese corporate environments
Proven experience exceeding revenue targets in fast-paced organizations by effectively managing an evolving pipeline and sales process
Excellent communication skills in both Japanese and English, with the ability to present confidently and build connections across all customer levels, from individual contributors to C-level executives
A knack for bringing order to chaos and an enthusiastic "roll up your sleeves" mentality. You are a true team player who thrives in ambiguous, startup-like environments
A strategic, analytical approach to assessing Japanese markets combined with creative, tactical execution to capture opportunities in key industries
Deep understanding of Japanese business culture, enterprise buying processes, and regulatory landscape
A passion for and/or experience with advanced AI systems. You feel strongly about ensuring frontier AI systems are developed safely
Strong candidates may have:
Experience selling emerging technologies (AI/ML, cloud platforms, or data analytics) to Japanese enterprises
Established relationships with senior executives at major Japanese corporations
Experience navigating Japanese procurement processes and working with system integrators
Understanding of AI/ML concepts and ability to discuss technical architectures
What We Offer
Competitive base salary and commission structure commensurate with experience
Equity participation
Comprehensive benefits package
Hybrid work model with flexibility
Opportunity to shape the future of AI adoption in Japan
Access to cutting-edge AI technology and world-class research team