Acquisition Account Executive, Japan

    Uber

    Tokyo, Japan
    External
    SaaS
    Hybrid
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    Posted 1 week ago
    Job Type

    External

    Work Type

    On-site

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    themuse

    About this role

    GreatMindsDon'tThinkAlike At Uber, we take pride in our diversity and working environment that sees you as more than just a person that can do the job, but a unique individual that can level up our organization with a perspective only you can offer. Uber provides a truly open culture that encourages all to voice their thoughts.

    About The Team: Restaurants are at the heart of Uber Eats, and Japan's dynamic, diverse, and high-quality restaurant scene is one of the strongest contributors to our global business. The Japan Acquisition team plays a pivotal role in scaling Uber Eats' footprint, particularly in a highly competitive and nuanced market.

    Our mission: to identify, pitch, and onboard high-potential restaurants that will thrive on our platform and delight customers across Japan. This is your chance to help shape the next phase of growth in one of Uber's most strategic markets.

    About the Role As an Acquisition Account Executive, you will directly contribute to Uber Eats' growth in Japan by owning the full sales cycle with top-priority local merchants in strategic cities. Your work will improve the quality and variety of food options on the platform, drive customer satisfaction, and build deep, long-lasting relationships with our restaurant partners.

    You'll be expected to bring strong commercial acumen, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, culturally nuanced environment. Your Impact in Role: Own the full end-to-end acquisition cycle of Japan's highest-priority local restaurant partners - from first contact through to activation, go-live, and early growth support.

    Develop strong merchant relationships by understanding their unique business challenges and aligning Uber Eats' value proposition with their goals. Manage a defined city-level territory(e.g. Tokyo, Osaka, or emerging cities) with a strategic lens, identifying opportunities for high-impact acquisition. Collaborate cross-functionally with Ops, Marketing, and Ac

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required

    Typical Day — Account Executive

    Stakeholder meetings3–5/week
    Executive presentations2–3/week
    Business cases & RFPs1–2/week
    Forecast & pipeline2×/week
    Champion coachingDaily

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    SaaS — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
    • "We built something in-house already"
    • "We don't have budget until next quarter"
    • "Our team won't adopt another tool"

    Key Industry Metrics

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI-native product disruption
    • • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
    • • Vertical SaaS consolidation
    • • Usage-based pricing models

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    Sales
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    Walk me through your discovery process.

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    How do you handle a prospect who goes silent mid-deal?

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    Tell me about your largest closed deal and the sales cycle.

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    How do you build business cases for stakeholders?

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    Describe a deal you lost and what you learned.

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    Research Uber's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    This Account Executive position at Uber involves managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through close.

    SaaS sales roles typically involve consultative selling with longer deal cycles.

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