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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