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National Account Manager
Location
Japan
Posted
5 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
National Account Manager
StarTech.com
• The National Account Manager - Japan is responsible for driving revenue growth across Japan by developing and executing sales strategies within top channel partners and their key end customers. • Focus on building strong relationships with channel partners and their high-value sales representatives, positioning StarTech.com’s value propositions and product portfolio to maximize customer engagement and revenue generation. • Report to the Country Manager - Japan and play a critical role in strengthening channel ecosystem, unlocking new business opportunities, and positioning StarTech.com as a preferred partner for IT connectivity solutions. • Identify, prospect, and onboard new channel partners, owning the full acquisition lifecycle. • Develop and execute structured onboarding and enablement plans for strategic partners. • Lead partner launch activities including training, product positioning, and go-to-market alignment. • Drive early-stage pipeline development and first revenue generation from new partners. • Execute outbound sales strategies to expand market reach and acquire new business. • Build strong engagement with priority channel partners through consistent, multi-channel outreach. • Identify and develop new end-customer opportunities through partner networks and direct prospecting. • Deliver compelling value propositions across StarTech.com’s product portfolio to drive conversion. • Build deep relationships with key stakeholders within distribution and partner organizations. • Collaborate with partner sales teams to access and grow strategic end-customer accounts. • Identify revenue gaps and growth opportunities across assigned partners and accounts. • Strengthen StarTech.com’s position as a trusted advisor within the channel ecosystem. • Build and maintain a strong, qualified sales pipeline across transactional and project-based opportunities. • Track performance, manage opportunities, and improve conversion rates using CRM tools. • Maintain accurate forecasting and contribute to strategic sales planning. • Partner with Customer Success teams to ensure strong customer adoption and long-term retention. • Gather and share market insights, customer feedback, and competitive intelligence to support business strategy.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 10+ years of experience in B2B sales, account management, or business development, ideally within IT, technology, or hardware sales.
- Proven success driving revenue growth through channel partners and direct customer engagement in Japan.
- Hunter mentality with strong outbound sales, prospecting, and new business development skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build and manage strategic relationships with partners and customers.
- Experience managing a structured sales pipeline using CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365) to track opportunities, measure performance and optimize conversion rates.
- Skilled in identifying and securing new accounts through cold calling, multi-channel outreach, and strategic networking efforts.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and influencing skills.
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Remote work options
- Health insurance
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
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