Enterprise Account Executive, Strategic - Remote, Japan

Role Overview

Confluent is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Enterprise Account Executive to join our growing sales team in Japan. This is a remote position, offering the opportunity to work from anywhere in Japan. As an Enterprise Account Executive, you will be responsible for driving sales of Confluent's data streaming platform to large enterprise accounts. You will develop and execute a territory-specific go-to-market plan, build strong relationships with key customer stakeholders, and exceed sales goals.

A Day in the Life

Each day as an Enterprise Account Executive at Confluent will present new and exciting challenges. You will start your day by reviewing your sales pipeline and prioritizing your activities. You will then reach out to potential customers, schedule meetings, and conduct product demonstrations. You will also spend time nurturing existing customer relationships and identifying new business opportunities. Throughout the day, you will collaborate with Confluent's sales engineering, marketing, and customer success teams to ensure that our customers are successful.

Why Remote in Japan?

Confluent is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe that offering remote work options allows us to attract the best talent from around the world. Japan is a key market for Confluent, and we are excited to expand our presence in the region. By offering a remote position in Japan, we are able to tap into the talent pool of experienced sales professionals who are looking for the flexibility and autonomy that remote work provides.

Career Path

Confluent is a rapidly growing company, and we are committed to providing our employees with opportunities for career advancement. As an Enterprise Account Executive, you will have the opportunity to advance to senior account executive, sales manager, or director-level positions. We also offer opportunities to move into other areas of the company, such as sales engineering, marketing, or customer success.

Salary & Benefits

Confluent offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The estimated annual salary range for this position is $150,000 - $250,000 USD, with commission. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance, paid time off, stock options, and a 401k plan.

Confluent Culture

Confluent is a company that values innovation, collaboration, and customer success. We are a team of smart, passionate people who are committed to building the best data streaming platform in the world. We offer a fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding work environment. We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please apply online. Be sure to include a resume and cover letter that highlights your relevant experience and qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you!

FAQ

1. What is Confluent? Confluent is a data streaming platform that helps organizations build real-time data pipelines and applications.
2. What is Apache Kafka? Apache Kafka is an open-source distributed event streaming platform used by thousands of companies for high-performance data pipelines, streaming analytics, data integration, and mission-critical applications.
3. What are the key responsibilities of an Enterprise Account Executive at Confluent? The key responsibilities include driving sales, building relationships with customers, and developing territory-specific go-to-market plans.
4. What qualifications are required for this position? At least 8+ years of enterprise sales experience, preferably in software or SaaS, and a proven track record of selling complex solutions.
5. What is the salary range for this position? The estimated annual salary range is $150,000 - $250,000 USD, with commission.
6. What benefits does Confluent offer? Confluent offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, stock options, and a 401k plan.
7. What is the work environment like at Confluent? Confluent offers a fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding work environment.
8. Is this a remote position? Yes, this is a remote position located in Japan.
9. What opportunities for career advancement are available at Confluent? Confluent offers opportunities to advance to senior account executive, sales manager, or director-level positions, as well as opportunities to move into other areas of the company.
10. How do I apply for this position? Please apply online with a resume and cover letter.