On-site
SaaS
greenhouse
About this role
Corporate Account Executive — Tokyo
Our sales team is committed to customer centricity by focusing on understanding and meeting the unique needs and aspirations of each customer. We prioritize delivering exceptional value through tailored solutions and strategic partnerships. By fostering a collaborative environment across all go-to-market functions, we engage in value selling, ensuring that every interaction enhances and maximizes the customer experience. By adopting an inclusive approach, we work closely with marketing, product, and customer success teams to ensure alignment and continuous improvement. Together, we identify and overcome technical, educational, and competitive challenges, thereby driving successful, long-term growth and customer satisfaction.
You will play a crucial role in acquiring new customers and cultivating passionate advocates. As a champion of the entire sales process, from inception to completion, your creative prospecting skills will be strategically employed to pursue fresh business opportunities. You'll tackle complex deals, and your insatiable curiosity will position you as a thought leader, consistently propelling you to the top of the performance charts. We welcome those who challenge conventional wisdom and refuse to settle for the ordinary!
Join Asana's sales team and become a seasoned explorer and a strategic partner for potential clients. Your contribution will be instrumental in our company's growth, while you embark on your own journey of personal and professional development. If you're eager to make a significant impact and refine your sales expertise, we're excited to connect with you!
This role is based in our Tokyo office with an office-centric hybrid schedule. The standard in-office days are Tuesday, Thursday and one additional day of choice, which may be determined by your team. Most Asan
Tools & Tech Stack
Selling Motion
Prospecting
Channel / Partner
Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Account Executive
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
Role Signals
Green Flags
Ownership stake offered
Structured growth path
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
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.
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Walk me through your discovery process.
Template questionHow do you handle a prospect who goes silent mid-deal?
Template questionTell me about your largest closed deal and the sales cycle.
Template questionHow do you build business cases for stakeholders?
Template questionDescribe a deal you lost and what you learned.
Template questionAccount Executives are the revenue engine of any sales organization — this role will require strong pipeline management and closing skills.
Top SaaS reps often earn significant upside through accelerators once quota is exceeded.
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