On-site
SaaS
greenhouse
About this role
We’re looking for a driven, customer-focused sales professional with the energy and initiative to acquire new enterprise customers in Japan. In this role, you’ll help grow MongoDB’s presence across the Japan market by opening new enterprise relationships and supporting organizations as they modernize and build with data. As a Enterprise Account Executive, you’ll own and execute a territory strategy, build relationships with business and technology leaders, and guide complex sales cycles that create meaningful outcomes for customers and MongoDB.
This role is based in Tokyo, Japan.
What you will be doing
- Develop and execute a territory strategy focused on new enterprise customer acquisition and sustainable revenue growth
- Strategically prospect into CTOs, engineering and IT leaders, and technical end users; proactively identify, qualify, and develop pipeline by uncovering customer priorities and business initiatives
- Lead complex enterprise sales cycles from discovery and qualification through negotiation and close, aligning stakeholders around a clear path forward
- Build trusted relationships and business champions across customer organizations, creating opportunities to open new accounts and grow MongoDB’s footprint across business units
- Articulate the business value of MongoDB’s platform and connect enterprise technology needs to customer outcomes
- Partner with Solutions Consulting, Professional Services, Customer Success, and cloud and channel partners to progress opportunities, maximize deal outcomes, and support customer success
- Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual bookings objectives, while participating in MongoDB’s sales enablement and development programs
What you bring to the table
- 7+
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
Enterprise
6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals
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.
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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Template questionHow do you build business cases for stakeholders?
Template questionDescribe a deal you lost and what you learned.
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