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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailAt LinkedIn our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture connection clarity and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days as determined by the business needs of the team.
We are seeking a Senior Account Executive Learning to join our growing team in Japan. In this role you will serve as a trusted advisor to clients helping them leverage the power of LinkedIn Learning to support workforce development upskilling and organizational transformation.
Youll play a critical role in expanding existing client relationships and uncovering new opportunities to deliver impactful solutions through our learning platform. While meeting and exceeding quota targets is a key measure of success your ability to build long-term partnerships that prioritize client outcomes is just as important.
This position is ideal for a high-performing sales professional with a passion for talent development and a strong track record of closing complex deals in a fast-paced consultative environment.
What Youll Do
Drive Growth: Partner with Account Directors to identify and pursue upsell and cross-sell opportunities within existing customer accounts.
Act as a Strategic Advisor: Position LinkedIn Learning solutions as essential tools to address clients learning and talent development challenges.
Engage with Decision-Makers: Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across HR L&D and leadership teams to influence buying decisions.
Meet and Exceed Quota: Develop a robust pipeline forecast accurately and close deals to consistently meet revenue targets.
Leverage a Hunter Mindset: Conduct outbound outreach to uncover new opportunities within existing accounts.
Collaborate and Share: Mentor peers contribute to team best practices and support collective growth by sharing insights and strategies.
Provide Market Feedback: Communicate client and market insights to product and marketing teams to influence roadmap and positioning.
Be a Thought Leader: Represent LinkedIn with professionalism insight and a deep understanding of the talent development space.
Qualifications :
Basic Qualifications
6 years of enterprise sales experience ideally in e-learning SaaS or HR/talent-related solutions
Fluent in both English and Japanese
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated success selling complex enterprise solutions to senior stakeholders
Familiarity with Learning & Development (L&D) HR software or employee experience platforms
Proven track record managing and growing accounts using Dynamics or similar CRM tools
Excellent communication presentation and negotiation skills
Strong analytical thinking with the ability to interpret data to drive strategy
Resilience in a dynamic fast-paced environment
Ability to effectively position solutions against competitors and manage multiple opportunities simultaneously
Suggested skills:
Executive relationship management
Strategic account planning
Consultative selling and discovery
Adaptability and domain learning
Cross-functional collaboration
Forecasting and pipeline management
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