Account Executive, Enterprise - Japan

Who we are

Kentik is the network intelligence platform for modern infrastructure teams. Unlike traditional monitoring and observability tools, we demystify complex network operations, enabling organizations to deliver applications and innovation at scale. Built by network experts to make critical insight accessible to every engineer, Kentik is the real-time source of truth that understands every network in context — from data center to cloud to the internet. This single platform unifies and correlates cloud, device, flow, and synthetic data to turn telemetry into action. Market leaders like Akamai, Booking.com, Dropbox, and Zoom rely on Kentik to run, manage, and optimize their networks.

This is more than just a job - Kentik offers an opportunity to grow, so you will keep up with the trends in the Industry. You’ll be collaborating with world-class engineers, network experts, and technology thought leaders to build the future of digital operations. 

We are expanding our sales organization and are looking for a self-motivated Account Executive with a hunter mentality who can work in an extremely fast-paced revenue-driven environment. 

You have a minimum of 5 years of sales territory management experience working for a technology or SaaS vendor selling enterprise software and a demonstrated track record of consistently exceeding quota selling into the large enterprise market.

In addition, you will identify and source sales opportunities that align with the ideal customer profile, accelerate new customer acquisitions, and meet all sales objectives and bookings targets in accordance with our growth expectations. If you are highly organized with an entrepreneurial mindset, this is a great opportunity and we want to talk to you!

This is an individual contributor and quota-carrying position, reporting to the Senior Director of APAC Sales.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive account strategy for new business with new customers to rapidly expand given territory
• Generate a high volume of new opportunities to deliver predictable business
• Work closely with customers and channel partners to drive market adoption of Kentik’s solution
• Diligently manage pricing discussions, pipeline, leading to accurate forecasting
• Develop long-term strategic relationships with enterprise customers
• Achieve QoQ growth in your territory
• Work collaboratively with Solutions Engineers and Marketing to build demand gen programs that generate net new pipeline for your territory
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of competitors and industry trends
• Travel is a requirement and you must be able to travel on short notice

What you'll bring

Studies have shown that some candidates tend to apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to apply if you meet most of the criteria - even if you don’t match all of the qualifications, your skills and experience could be valuable in this role!

• 5+ years experience in the networking, monitoring, and/or security fields selling SaaS platforms to technical and economic buyers
• Must be located in Tokyo Region, Japan
• Fluency in both Japanese and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A demonstrated track record of consistently exceeding quota selling to large Enterprises in region
• Must be comfortable working in a startup environment, where everyone must have the get it done, must perform attitude
• Strong pipeline management skills and forecasting of territory performance
• Ability to position new technology, present to both technical practitioners and C-level executives, and map strong product functionality to business value
• Technically curious mindset - willing to learn new technology
• Driven by recognition, both monetary and performance-based
• Exceptional listening and consultative selling skills
• Self-starter mentality

What we offer

Kentik is a fully remote company that operates globally. We seek professionals that will help us thrive as an organization, and in turn, to broaden and enhance your career. We’re very thorough in the interview process to understand your skills and how they will relate to your successful growth here at Kentik. Our compensation philosophy encompasses a fair program for all in order to attract, engage and retain talented individuals who will drive our business and wow our customers.

The actual compensation depends on various factors, including but not limited to:

• Experience with the skill sets required for success
• Demonstrated competencies and potential 
• A geographic market-based approach

In addition to a great career opportunity, Kentik offers stellar benefits for our employees, which include:

• 100% of premiums are paid by company for health, vision and dental coverage for you and your dependents
• Additionally, an annual Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) of $3,000 for an individual or $4,500 for a family
• Paid family & medical leave 
• Open PTO, a quarterly Wellness Day, and a minimum of 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement account
• Home office reimbursement 
• Stock options

Note: Benefits are as listed for all US full-time employees. For compensation, international applicants will be treated equitably in relation to the laws applicable within the countries in which we operate.

Come work with us

The true meaning of Kentik is visibility. We’re committed to making sure everyone feels empowered to use their voice, has a sense of belonging, and is represented at Kentik. 

We don’t look for individuals who fit the culture, but those who will continue to add to the culture.
We encourage everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry: people of color, LGBTQI+ community, women, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, and people of any age or family status. 

Kentik is committed to creating an inclusive interview process. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to recruiting@kentik.com.

Come as you are!
You will be working at a fast-growing, well-funded startup alongside industry thought leaders and network aficionados as we build the future of observability and set the high bar for how network operations and digital businesses should run. With a competitive salary and amazing benefits on top of the meaningful and challenging projects you’ll take on, we’re sure you’ll enjoy joining the Kentik team.

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