Country Manager SaaS Launch
Job Summary
The Country Manager will spearhead the market launch and expansion of a global SaaS product in either India or North America. This role carries full P&L responsibility, requiring the design and execution of GTM strategies from the ground up. You will manage local business operations, build high-performing teams, and drive sustainable growth in your assigned region.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute GTM strategy in assigned market
- Full P&L, KPI, and sales responsibility
- Build and lead local sales and CS teams
- Coordinate product strategy with headquarters
Required Skills
- Native Japanese & Business English proficiency
- Proven experience in B2B SaaS/IT management
- Market launch and expansion experience
- Strong organizational management skills
- Deep expertise in CRM or Sales DX
Job Details
Job Description
This position is for a Country Manager (Business Head) responsible for launching and expanding business in Asia (India, etc.) or North America (USA). You will be responsible for everything from strategy design and execution to organizational development and P&L responsibility. As a local branch manager, you will manage one country as a single business, driving market development with autonomy and responsibility.
Mission
• Design and execute GTM strategy in the Indian or North American market
• Build a sustainable business foundation by establishing sales, customer base, and organization from scratch in the local market
Specific Job Responsibilities
• Analyze the assigned market and develop business strategies/medium- to long-term roadmaps
• Responsibility for sales, KPIs, and P&L
• Develop sales strategies for enterprise/mid-market and lead key deals
• Establish, recruit, and manage local sales and CS organizations
• Product improvement and strategy coordination in collaboration with the Japanese headquarters and other overseas offices
• Reporting to management and providing strategic recommendations
• Hypothesis testing and market development during the test marketing phase
Assigned Country/Region
One of the following is expected:
① Asia (India/Indonesia, etc.)
② North America (United States)
*During the selection process, your assigned area will be determined based on your experience, preferences, and English communication skills.
*A 20-minute English conversation with a native speaker is planned.
Working Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Job Requirements
- Native-level Japanese proficiency
- Business-level English proficiency or higher
- Experience as a business or sales manager in B2B business (SaaS, IT, solution sales, etc.)
- Experience launching new businesses or markets, or equivalent experience
- Experience setting sales targets and KPIs and taking responsibility for results
- Experience in organizational management (recruitment, training, and evaluation)
- Experience in SaaS/CRM/Sales DX areas
- Business experience in the ASEAN market (especially Indonesia)
- Experience as an overseas branch manager, country manager, or regional manager
- Experience managing multinational teams
Salary Details
- Annual Salary: ¥10,000,000 - ¥25,000,000
- Monthly Salary: ¥625,000 - ¥1,550,000
- Deemed Overtime: 45 hours (Fixed Overtime Pay: ¥162,600 - ¥403,200)
- Bonus/Salary Increase: Twice a year
Holidays
- Complete two-day weekend
- Year-end and New Year holidays
- Annual paid, bereavement, maternity, childcare, caregiver, and compensatory leave
Contract Period
- Full-time employment (permanent employment)