Strategic Account Executive
Twilio · Japan
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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.
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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.
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See yourself at Twilio
Join the team as Twilio’s next Strategic Account Executive.
About the job
This position is to play a key role as part of the growth strategy of Twilio Japan by growing existing customers. You will be responsible for developing a strategy to grow existing customers for Twilio, through the up-sell and cross-sell, and collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as marketing, solution engineerings, partner managers and product managers. Our customers are often application owners, product managers, line of business executives, CxO’s, Head’s of invitation, omni channel and digital strategy partners. Customer industries and segments are also spread from retail, financial services, manufacturing, transportation, public sectors, independent software vendors, system integrators and fast moving technology startups
Responsibilities
In this role, you’ll:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive territory plan, winning strategy for target accounts, execute and adjust plan and priorities to maximize results of growing existing customers and its business.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, align shared goals and strategy and obtain support from them
- Forecast the business, including revenue, opportunities with expected annual run-rate business size and timing of ramping, incremental annual commitment values, strategic activations of key cross-sell product, sales funnel management, systematic follow up and discipline by utilizing SFDC and its supplement tools as source of truth for business and its pipelines.
- Be an active spokesperson for Twilio Mission, Vision and Value, Corporate Story to our customers, potential customers, and any external partners who collaborate.
Qualifications
Twilio values diverse experiences from all kinds of industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!
[CANDIDATES MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS IN THE JOB DESCRIPTION. IF ANY OF THESE QUALIFICATIONS CHANGE DURING THE HIRING PROCESS, THE JD MUST BE REVISED TO REFLECT THE NEW REQUIREMENTS]
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- 5+ years of combined experience in high-touch sales experience for Japanese customers with native level Japanese language communication
- Comfortable working with business and highly technical leaders, while influencing their understanding and building supportive partnerships.
- Demonstrated track record of growth of business, growth strategy development and execution.
- Challenger mindset with appetite to acquire new business and customers
- Record of delivering market driven results, especially to scale and enterprise customers
- Capable to understand English as business level and communicate in writings
Desired:
- Deep experience working with telecom companies, carriers, or global communications platforms
- Software, SaaS, CPaaS or CCaaS experience with AI capabilities
- Fluent verbal communication in English
- Cloud Technology Sales - IaaS/PaaS, virtualization, security
- Experience working with/at System Integrators, Resell and Value-Added resellers to drive large and broad customer coverage with external partner organizations
Location
- This role will be remote, and based in Japan.
Travel
We prioritize connection and opportunities to build relationships with our customers and each other. For this role, approximately up to 50% travel is anticipated to help you connect in-person in a meaningful way.
What We Offer
Working at Twilio offers many benefits, including competitive pay, generous time off, ample parental and wellness leave, healthcare, a retirement savings program, and much more. Offerings vary by location.
Twilio thinks big. Do you?
We like to solve problems, take initiative, pitch in when needed, and are always up for trying new things. That's why we seek out colleagues who embody our values — something we call Twilio Magic. Additionally, we empower employees to build positive change in their communities by supporting their volunteering and donation efforts.
So, if you're ready to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and be the best version of yourself, apply now! If this role isn't what you're looking for, please consider other open positions.
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Twilio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Additionally, Twilio participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.
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