Fintech Account Executive

Date PostedAugust 24, 2026LocationAsia Japan TokyoCompanyDrake International JapanSalaryJPY 9000K - JPY 14000KTypesales/ae - it sales it (other) - presales it (other) - sales engineer

Job Summary

Join a rapidly growing international fintech as an Account Executive to own the entire sales cycle and drive business growth. Engage with senior decision-makers to deliver customized payment solutions across Japan and global markets. Enjoy a flexible remote work environment within a high-performing global team.

Responsibilities

  • Own the entire sales cycle from qualification to closing
  • Engage with senior decision-makers to identify payment solutions
  • Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams to deliver customized solutions
  • Identify new business opportunities and build partner relationships

Required Skills

  • 5+ years of B2B sales experience
  • Proven track record in new business development
  • Enterprise sales or complex solution-selling experience
  • Business-level Japanese and daily conversation English

Job Details

Job Description What You'll Do As an Account Executive, you will own the entire sales cycle from opportunity qualification through closing and onboarding coordination. You will engage directly with founders, CEOs, finance leaders, and senior decision-makers to understand their business challenges and identify how payment infrastructure can support their growth objectives. Working closely with Presales, Solutions Architects, Product, Engineering, Operations, Customer Success, and Merchant Onboarding teams, you will lead complex sales opportunities and deliver customized business solutions. You will also identify new business opportunities, build relationships with prospective partners, conduct market research, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the sales process. Why This Role? This is a true new-business hunting role with full ownership of enterprise sales opportunities. Unlike many sales positions that focus primarily on account management, you will have the opportunity to build new markets, pursue industries aligned with your experience, and influence commercial strategy. The company provides strong internal support through dedicated BDR-generated leads, inbound inquiries, merchant referrals, and cross-border partner referrals while still encouraging entrepreneurial thinking and independent business development. Working Hours Flex time (Remote work and flexible hours with core hours between 10:00 and 15:00 JST) Job Requirements Must-Have Requirements: - 5+ years of B2B sales experience - Proven track record in new business development - Experience managing the full sales cycle from qualification through closing - Enterprise sales or complex solution-selling experience - Business-level Japanese communication skills Preferred Experience: - Payments - Fintech - Enterprise SaaS - Banking - Insurance - Securities - Financial infrastructure - Complex technology solutions Language Requirements: - English Level: Daily Conversation Level (TOEIC 475-730) - Japanese Level: Fluent (JLPT Level 1 or N1) Benefits: - Social Insurance - Commuting/ Transportation Allowance - Employee Stock Purchase System - Education/ Training - Office Lunch Program - Paid Holidays, Five-Day Workweek, Summer Holidays, Congratulatory or Condolence Leave, Child-care Leave, Sick Leave, Refresh Holidays, Winter Holidays