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As the Head of APJ Sales for Glean, you will lead all of sales management and their account executive (AE) teams across the Asia-Pacific and Japan region, setting the strategic direction for sales while ensuring operational excellence. Your mission is to drive substantial bookings growth, scale high-performing teams, and establish a best-in-class sales culture that positions us as a leader in the AI SaaS market.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and inspire teams
Execute strategic growth plans
Optimize sales processes
Define and track KPIs
Collaborate cross-functionally
Foster inclusive culture
Drive operational excellence
Ensure pipeline and deal quality
Build leadership bench
Act as a role model
Shape global strategy
Requirements:
10+ years of experience as a front-line enterprise sales manager in SaaS or technology
Additional experience managing managers in multi-team leadership roles
Proven ability to lead and scale high-performing sales organizations in APJ, ideally in enterprise AI or SaaS
Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding bookings targets, with a focus on enterprise segments (e.g., $1M+ ACV deals)
Track record of hiring, coaching, and developing sales leaders and AEs in diverse, multi-country teams
Fluency in Salesforce and modern sales tech stacks (e.g., Clari, Gong), with data-driven decision-making skills
Exceptional communication, collaboration, and cross-functional leadership, with experience navigating APJ’s cultural and economic diversity
Experience fostering inclusive team cultures and championing DEI initiatives
Nice to have:
Second-line leadership experience (managing managers) in enterprise AI or SaaS at a high-growth company
Deep understanding of APJ enterprise markets, including verticals like technology, finance, or electronics, with a track record of Global 2000 wins
Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and executive presence for engaging C-level stakeholders
Passion for building scalable systems, experimenting with AI-driven sales tools, and driving continuous improvement
Fluency in key APJ languages (e.g., Japanese, Mandarin) is a plus