About the Role
Rakuten Symphony is seeking an experienced Sales Leader to drive growth and market penetration in Japan. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in telecom, technology, and cloud solutions, with an extensive network across telecom operators and top enterprises in the region.
Responsibilities
- Lead sales efforts for ORAN, OSS, and private cloud solutions, driving revenue growth and market share in Japan.
- Develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies that align with the company’s global goals and regional market dynamics.
- Establish and foster strategic partnerships with leading telecom operators and key enterprises, ensuring long-term client relationships.
- Leverage existing relationships and develop new connections with top telecom operators and enterprises in Japan.
- Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities in within the region.
- Stay ahead of industry trends, technology shifts, and competitive dynamics to position Rakuten Symphony as a market leader.
- Build and maintain relationships with C-level executives and decision-makers across telecom and enterprise sectors.
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing insights into technology transitions, business opportunities, and the strategic value of Rakuten Symphony’s offerings.
- Collaborate with internal teams (Product, Marketing, Engineering) to tailor solutions that meet specific client needs.
- Lead a high-performing sales team, providing mentorship and guidance to drive team success.
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence within the sales organization.
- Represent Rakuten Symphony at industry conferences and events, enhancing the company’s brand and thought leadership in the region.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- 10 years of executive-level experience in sales, business development, or leadership roles within the telecom or technology industry in Japan
- MBA or other advanced degrees
- 15-20 years of executive-level experience in sales, business development, or leadership roles within the telecom or technology industry in Japan
- Proven track record of driving growth in telecommunications and enterprise sales, particularly with ORAN, OSS, and cloud platforms.
- Deep understanding of the business and technology transitions impacting telecom operators and enterprises in the region.
Skills
- ORAN
- OSS
- Private cloud solutions
- Sales strategy
- Business development
- Client relationship management
- Stakeholder management
- Team leadership
- Telecommunications
- Technology
- Cloud platforms
Location
- Japan
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Executive-level
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- MBA
About the Company
- Rakuten Symphony is at the forefront of innovation in the telecommunications and technology industry, offering cutting-edge solutions across Open Radio Access Networks (ORAN), Operations Support Systems (OSS), and private cloud platforms.
- We are revolutionizing the digital landscape by delivering scalable, high-performance technology to enable seamless digital transformations for our clients.
