Head of Sales – Transformers, Intelligent Switchgear

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🔥 5 minutes ago

🇯🇵 Japan – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

🤑 Sales

🗣️🇯🇵 Japanese Required

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Strikingly

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2012

☁️ SaaS

👥 B2C

SaaS • B2C

Strikingly is a web-based platform that lets individuals and small businesses build and publish simple, mobile-responsive websites quickly using templates and a user-friendly editor. It provides hosted website building as a service (site templates, domain support, blogging and basic store/e-commerce features) aimed at non-technical users who need a fast way to create an online presence.

📋 Description

• Architect and execute the company's market entry strategy in Japan • Scale business operations and drive revenue growth across Japan • Cultivate and leverage high-level relationships with major Japanese utilities, grid operators, IPPs, and key regulatory bodies • Introduce and deploy advanced transformers, intelligent medium-to-low voltage switchgear, and smart energy storage systems • Partner with global HQ on product localization, competitive pricing strategies, and compliance with Japanese industrial and electrical standards • Represent the business as chief corporate ambassador at national energy summits, exhibitions, and executive-level negotiations • Own the regional P&L, strategic direction, and critical B2B alliances

🎯 Requirements

• 8+ years of proven success in business development, sales, or country-level management within Japan's energy or power systems infrastructure • Deep familiarity with Japan's utility ecosystem, regulatory frameworks, and market dynamics • A strong existing network of energy stakeholders is highly valued • Documented track record of successfully negotiating and closing high-value, large-scale infrastructure or renewable energy contracts • Fluent Japanese required • Professional proficiency in English required for HQ collaboration • Based in or open to relocation to major Japanese hubs • Entrepreneurial mindset; ability to thrive in agile, fast-paced, and cross-cultural environments

🏖️ Benefits

• A highly competitive salary package • Performance-driven incentives tailored for top leaders • 100% remote flexibility from anywhere within Japan • Fully supported virtual office culture

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