Strategic Account Executive - Manufacturing

We're Celonis, the global leader in Process Mining technology and one of the world's fastest-growing SaaS firms. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock productivity by placing data and intelligence at the core of business processes - and for that, we need you to join us.

The team

The Strategic Account Executive sits within our Enterprise Sales team which is responsible for driving revenue growth within Enterprise accounts across Japan, creating and cultivating relationships to build and maintain customers for life.

You will be joining a dynamic team from a variety of backgrounds that has, above all, three things in common: curiosity, drive and the desire to make an impact. You will be based in our fast growing and vibrant Japan office, reporting to our Japan Sales Director.

The role:

As a Strategic Account Executive for the Manufacturing industry, the main goal is to lead the commercial development of our customer accounts, making a significant contribution to our strategic goal of capitalizing Celonis' market potential and sustainably retaining and growing our customers through business value realisation with Celonis Process Intelligence.

The individual will be required to effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders spanning direct and indirect sales as well as senior leaders in value engineering, business development and services functions. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities, and will draw upon experience in sales, relationship building, and both direct and matrix operating structures. The person will have deep expertise in successfully building enterprise customer accounts and delivering against targets.

The work you’ll do:

• Manage a small amount of Strategic Accounts in the Manufacturing Sector
• Engage cross Line-of-Business at C-level and below
• Represent the entire Celonis suite of solutions from Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Sustainability, and Opportunity Management
• Hold an individual revenue target for closing six-figure deals within these accounts
• Engage closely with Partners, especially Big4, other consulting firms, and SaaS partners
• Engage closely with your virtual team including business development representatives, marketing managers, partner managers, sales engineers / pre-sales, customer success managers, professional services, implementation partners

The qualifications you need:

• Native Japanese
• Experience selling enterprise software at C-level (CIO, CFO, CPO, COO…) within the Manufacturing industry
• SaaS or software with value selling experiences
• Ability to manage long and complex sales cycles with multiple stakeholders
• Have proven experience working with Partners, i.e. Consulting firms and Enterprise Tech
• Ability to adapt to a fast moving, ever changing, high growth environment and approach challenges with positivity, creative thinking, and a growth mindset
• Willingness to be collaborative, inclusive, to embrace diversity and to have strong interpersonal skills #differentmakesusbetter
• Ability to leverage internal resources and work as a team #bestteamwins

What Celonis Can Offer You:

• Pioneer Innovation: Work with the leading, award-winning process mining technology, shaping the future of business.
• Accelerate Your Growth: Benefit from clear career paths, internal mobility, a dedicated learning program, and mentorship opportunities.
• Receive Exceptional Benefits: Including generous PTO, hybrid working options, company equity (RSUs), comprehensive benefits, extensive parental leave, dedicated volunteer days, and much more.
• Prioritize Your Well-being: Access to resources such as gym subsidies, counseling, and well-being programs.
• Connect and Belong: Find community and support through dedicated inclusion and belonging programs.
• Make Meaningful Impact: Be part of a company driven by strong values that guide everything we do: Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future.
• Collaborate Globally: Join a dynamic, international team of talented individuals.
• Empowered Environment: Contribute your ideas in an open culture with autonomous teams.

About Us:

Celonis makes processes work for people, companies and the planet. The Celonis Process Intelligence Platform uses industry-leading process mining and AI technology and augments it with business context to give customers a living digital twin of their business operation. It’s system-agnostic and without bias, and provides everyone with a common language for understanding and improving businesses. Celonis enables its customers to continuously realize significant value across the top, bottom, and green line. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.

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Celonis Inclusion Statement:

At Celonis, we believe our people make us who we are and that “The Best Team Wins”. We know that the best teams are made up of people who bring different perspectives to the table. And when everyone feels included, able to speak up and knows their voice is heard - that's when creativity and innovation happen.

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