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    Sales Manager – Japan

    Toom Boom

    Japan
    Remote
    SaaS
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    Posted Yesterday
    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    himalayas

    About this role

    ✨ Join Toon Boom – Where Creativity and Technology Meet!For over 30 years, Toon Boom has been the global leader in 2D animation software, trusted by top studios like Disney, Fox, and Netflix. With innovation at our core, we empower creatives worldwide to bring their stories to life.As the animation industry evolves, Toon Boom is at the forefront of innovation.

    We have recently introduced Ember, a new AI-powered feature set within Harmony, purpose-built for Japan’s frame-by-frame animation workflows.

    Unlike standalone AI tools, Ember integrates seamlessly into existing production pipelines, ensuring artists retain full creative control.With strong early adoption and enthusiastic feedback from leading Japanese studios, Toon Boom is entering a critical growth phase in Japan.

    This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of 2D animation in the world’s most influential animation market—combining proven production tools with next-generation AI capabilities.🌍 Work Location This is a 100% remote position based in Japan, hired under our Toon Boom Japan legal entity.

    While there is no physical office requirement for this role, you must be based in Tokyo to be eligible for this position.🤩

    What you'll doWe are looking for a seasoned Sales Manager to lead market growth and strategic partnerships for Toon Boom in Japan.

    This role combines deep commercial ownership with long-term relationship stewardship — working across animation studios, broadcasters, educational institutions, and strategic partners to expand Toon Boom's presence in one of the world's most important creative markets.The Sales Manager will serve as Toon Boom's primary representative in Japan, working closely with global Sales, Customer Success, Marketing, Product, and Support teams to deliver meaningful outcomes for customers and sustainable growth for the business.Revenue Growth & Market Development Execute a territory growth strategy aligned with Toon Boom's global objectives Identify and pursue n

    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 — Sales Manager

    Executive deal support3–5/week
    Forecast & commit2×/week
    Strategic deal coaching3–5/week

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

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

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    Equity/Stock Options

    Ownership stake offered

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    Remote Friendly

    Location flexibility

    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-Manager
    Account-Manager
    Business-Development-Manager
    Territory-Sales-Manager
    SaaS-Sales-Manager
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    How do you structure onboarding for new hires?

    Template question
    Research Toom Boom'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
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    Sales leadership roles require balancing individual contributor revenue with team performance management.

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

    This remote-friendly role based in JP provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.

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