About the Role
o9 is seeking a talented and driven Account Executive to join their team. This role is crucial for transforming enterprise planning through an AI-first approach, helping businesses plan smarter and faster, reduce waste, and improve outcomes. Global leaders trust o9 to optimize their supply chains.
Responsibilities
- Meet with prospective clients to discuss viable opportunities and understand their business needs, scope, and budget targets.
- Apply business and industry knowledge to understand how key factors impact business strategies and customer organizations.
- Partner with internal teams to develop and present pitches and software demonstrations.
- Build business partnerships and develop key customer relationships to maximize account profitability.
- Understand the customer’s business and align account strategies to customer goals.
- Conduct competitive analysis of competitor’s offerings and strategies.
- Negotiate with others by identifying desired outcomes, organizational priorities, and appropriate strategies and concessions.
- Play a key role in RFI/RFP processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree highly appreciated.
- 5+ years of direct sales experience with a proven track record of top performance and direct quota-carrying experience.
- Understanding and strong affinity with supply chain transformation highly appreciated.
- Knowledge about Retail, CPG, Manufacturing, Tier 1 / 2 supply chains.
- Excellent presentation skills, as this is a client-facing role within the organization.
- Ability to build trust from senior-level management and executives.
- Sharp mindset and energetic entrepreneurial approach.
- Ability to clearly articulate your viewpoint to all levels of customers and management.
- Tech-savvy ability to successfully run a software demonstration.
- Strong ability to lead by example and demonstrate proficiency in both product and domain.
- Japanese: Business / Native level is a must.
- English: Business level is a must (Has more than 900 TOEIC score is a plus).
Skills
- Supply chain transformation
- Retail knowledge
- CPG knowledge
- Manufacturing knowledge
- Tier 1 / 2 supply chains knowledge
- Presentation skills
- Client-facing communication
- Building trust with senior management
- Entrepreneurial approach
- Articulating viewpoints
- Software demonstration
- Product proficiency
- Domain proficiency
- Japanese language proficiency
- English language proficiency
Location
- Dallas
- Amsterdam
- Barcelona
- Madrid
- London
- Paris
- Tokyo
- Seoul
- Munich
Work Type
- Work from home two days a week
Experience Level
- 5+ years of direct sales experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Flexible Work (Work from home two days a week)
- Supportive Team
- Diversity & Inclusion
About the Company
- At o9, our mission is to be the Most Value-Creating Platform for enterprises by transforming decision-making through our AI-first approach.
- Global leaders like Google, PepsiCo, Walmart, T-Mobile, AB InBev, and Starbucks trust o9 to optimize their supply chains.
- o9 is among the fastest-growing technology companies in the world.
- Through our aim10x vision, we are committed to AI-powered management, driving 10x improvements in enterprise decision-making.
- Our Enterprise Knowledge Graph enables businesses to anticipate risks, adapt to market shifts, and gain real-time visibility.
- By automating millions of decisions and reducing manual interventions by up to 90%, we empower enterprises to drive profitable growth, reduce inefficiencies, and create lasting value.
- At o9, transparency and open communication are at the core of our culture.
- Collaboration thrives across all levels—hierarchy, distance, or function never limit innovation or teamwork.
- Beyond work, we encourage volunteering opportunities, social impact initiatives, and diverse cultural celebrations.
- Our Digital Brain, o9’s AI-powered platform, is being used by global enterprises to drive their digital transformations.
- The integrated planning and operational efficiencies we provide is helping businesses do more, be more and mean more to the world at large.
- Because businesses that plan better, reduce waste, creating value for themselves and the planet.
- We want the most talented, committed and driven people to power our transformative approach.
- As an individual and in a team, your actions reflect our values.
- In return, we’ll provide a nurturing environment where you can be a part of something special.
Equal Opportunity
- o9 is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion.
- We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ensuring a fair and unbiased hiring process.
