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Director Sales Japan

Japan, Tokyo · Job Posted July 02, 2026
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Director Sales– Japan (HPEFS Business) Overview: We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Sales Leader to manage and develop our sales organization in Japan for HPE Financial Services. This role involves leading a team of sales professionals across various functions, setting strategic direction, and driving revenue growth.

Job Responsibility

  • Manage a group of sales professionals in one or more of the Sales Functions (account management, territory sales, vertical industry, specialties)
  • Set quotas and goals for the sales organization, develop tactics to generate new sales, and coordinate all sales activities within the region
  • Build strategic external relationships with clients’ executives and internal stakeholders
  • Resolve customer problems and participate in key negotiations with important clients
  • Drive business growth, market share, and revenue increases by developing and executing regional sales strategies
  • Develop sales resources and management talent to ensure a pipeline of qualified sales talent
  • Ensure optimum sales coverage through direct and partner channels
  • Build lasting, consultative relationships with customer accounts and industry leaders
  • Proactively manage change and support sales teams in developing key and difficult account opportunities
  • Build long-term growth opportunities using the Account Business Planning process
  • Develop and enhance solution-selling capabilities within the organization
  • Align resource deployment to end-to-end selling support
  • Demonstrate industry thought leadership by understanding vertical segment dynamics
  • Engage with Global Business Unit Sales Teams to leverage all product and technology offerings
  • Create and manage resource plans
  • Balance short-term results with long-term strategic planning and resource investment
  • Lead technology-driven innovation and apply solutions to new business challenges
  • Create a high-performance sales culture

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • advanced degree (MBA or similar) preferred
  • 10-15 years of industry experience with a proven track record of business growth and market expansion
  • 5-10 years of sales management and leadership experience, preferably within financial services or related sectors
  • Demonstrated results in developing and executing sales strategies, managing P&L, and leading teams
  • Deep industry knowledge of financial services, banking, leasing, or related fields in Japan

What we offer

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  • Personal & Professional Development
  • Unconditional Inclusion

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