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Job ID : 607369 Date Updated : May 28th, 2025

Sales Account Executive, Edtech

Hiring Company JoVE
Location Tokyo - 23 Wards
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience

Job Description

JoVE is the world-leading producer and provider of science video solutions with the mission to improve scientific research and education. Millions of scientists, educators and students use JoVE for their research, teaching and learning. Our institutional clients comprise over 1,000 universities, colleges, and biopharma companies, including such leaders as Harvard University, The University of Tokyo, Teikyo University, Showa University. As a rapidly growing company, with offices in the North America, EMEA and Asia servicing clients in over 60 countries, we are seeking talented and ambitious individuals to join our company.

The Role

We are looking for dedicated sales professionals to drive the adoption of JoVE products at universities, and colleges. If you're eager to advance your career in sales and grow with a dynamic team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Responsibilities:

  • Own full sales cycle, from prospecting to close. Meet or exceed sales goals.
  • Craft and execute your territory sales plan.
  • Conduct daily outreach to build & progress new business opportunities and to maintain the existing book of business.
  • Present the product, online and in-person, to researchers, teaching faculty, and academic librarians.
  • Analyze market trends and make data-driven decisions on priorities in your work.
  • Proactively communicate with clients and users through emails, calls and in-person meetings.
  • Work effectively with team members in customer success and marketing to deliver on sales targets.
  • Attend tradeshows and participate in other marketing activities.

General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level Over 3 years
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Fluent
Minimum Japanese Level Fluent
Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree
Visa Status Permission to work in Japan required

Required Skills

  • Requirements:

  • A Bachelor’s degree.
  • 3+ years of experience in sales, preferably in EdTech, STEM Publishing or SaaS.
  • Fluent Japanese communication skills.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills in person and online.
  • Self-motivated, initiative, results-oriented, and willing to learn new skills.
  • A drive to succeed and a proven ability to be resilient and overcome challenges.
  • Experienced with Salesforce and platforms such as Hubspot.
  • Confidence in working with clients and product users

Why Join JoVE?

  • A competitive compensation package including unlimited commissions on your sales.
  • You will make a direct impact in accelerating science research and education.
  • Opportunity to work with global teams and in an environment that promotes innovation and collaboration.
  • Our strong promotion from within culture draws a clear path to advance your career with us.

Job Location

  • Tokyo - 23 Wards

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience
Industry Software

Job Category

  • Sales > B2B Sales
  • Sales > B2C Sales