Account Manager

Location Tokyo
Discipline Information Technology
Job type Permanent
Salary Negotiable
Reference 58309

Position: Account Manager (IT Solutions – Hospitality Sector)

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Company Overview 

A fast-growing technology company specializing in digital solutions for the hospitality industry provides a suite of products including booking systems, AI-powered chat tools, CRM platforms, digital marketing services, and payment solutions. The company serves a large number of hotels and accommodation providers and continues to expand its product portfolio and new business initiatives.

The organization offers a collaborative environment with close access to leadership and encourages agile decision-making.

Role Overview

This is a client-facing sales role responsible for driving solution-based sales to hospitality clients. You will manage the full sales lifecycle—from understanding customer needs to proposal development, contract negotiation, and implementation support.

The position involves close coordination with internal teams and external stakeholders, with the opportunity to take ownership of projects and contribute to both business growth and product development feedback.

Key Responsibilities
Solution Sales & Client Engagement
  • Identify and approach potential clients through multiple channels (events, inbound leads, outbound outreach)

  • Understand client challenges and requirements

  • Design and present tailored proposals using a range of digital and AI-driven solutions

End-to-End Sales Management
  • Manage the full process from proposal through contract and implementation

  • Oversee multiple projects simultaneously and ensure smooth delivery

Product & Business Development Support
  • Contribute to the promotion of new products and services

  • Provide customer feedback to internal teams to support product improvement

  • Participate in validating and refining new offerings

Internal Collaboration
  • Work closely with customer success and product teams

  • Improve sales materials, workflows, and internal processes

  • Share insights and best practices within the team

Required Qualifications
  • Approximately 5+ years of experience in B2B sales

  • Experience in solution-based sales, particularly for intangible or IT-related products

  • Proven ability to manage the full sales cycle from needs analysis to contract closure

  • Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders

  • Native-level Japanese proficiency

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in IT solutions sales

  • Experience in the hospitality, travel, or service industries

  • Involvement in launching new products or business initiatives

  • Team leadership or mentoring experience

  • Experience in lead generation or marketing-related activities

Ideal Candidate Profile
  • Strong listening and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate client needs into solutions

  • Ownership mindset with the ability to drive projects to completion

  • Results-driven and motivated to succeed individually

  • Interest in contributing to team and organizational growth over time

What This Role Offers
  • Exposure to the hospitality and travel industry

  • Development of advanced solution sales skills

  • Hands-on experience with AI-driven products and IT services

  • Opportunities to be involved in new business and product launches

  • Career progression into leadership or management roles