Celonis is the global leader in Process Intelligence and the pioneer of Process Mining technology. As one of the worlds fastest-growing enterprise SaaS companies, we are changemakers pushing the boundaries of whats possible. We invest heavily in advanced AI capabilitiesspecifically our Process Intelligence Graphto turn data insights into immediate business action. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock global productivity and sustainability by placing intelligence at the core of every business process. Join our mission to make processes work for people, companies, and the planet.

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CelonisValue Realization

: BDR
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: CelonisOrder to CashProcure to PayCelonis
: six-figure deals
: Big4SaaS
: BDR

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CCIO, CFO, CPO, COO
SaaS
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: SIer
Growth Mindset
Diversity#differentmakesusbetter #bestteamwins

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 Finansial Services 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 youll do:

Manage a small amount of Strategic Accounts
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, and implementation partners

The qualifications you need:

Native Japanese
Experience selling enterprise software at C-level (CIO, CFO, CPO, COO)
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

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What Celonis can offer you:

Pioneer Innovation: Work with the global leader in Process Mining and the Process Intelligence Graph to shape the future of AI-driven business operations.
Ownership from Day 1: Every full-time "Celonaut" is an owner, receiving Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and merit-based refresh grants.
Unrivaled Family Support: Benefit from our inclusive parental leave policy24 weeks of fully paid leave for primary carers and 12 weeks for supporting carers, available from your first day of employment.
Work-Life Integration: Enjoy Unlimited PTO (in applicable regions) and generous PTO globally, as well as a flexible hybrid work model that balances remote focus with vibrant office collaboration.
Continuous Growth: Elevate your skills through our 70-20-10 learning framework, mentorship programs, and access to a dedicated learning platform.
Holistic Well-being: Prioritize your health with subsidized Wellhub memberships, mental health counseling, and dedicated "Wellness Weeks" that prioritize work/life balance.
Drive Sustainability: Participate in annual Impact Days, where you receive paid time off to volunteer for community and environmental causes with your local office, or virtually.
Global Inclusion & Belonging: Find community through our Inclusion Think Tank and participate in our annual Inclusion Days, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.
Value-Driven Impact: Join a mission-led organization where our core valuesLive for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Futuredrive every decision.

About Us:

Celonis makes processes work for people, companies, and the planet. Powered by process mining and AI, the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform integrates process data and business context to create a living digital twin of business operations. We enable thousands of companies worldwide to understand how their business actually runs and, together with their partners, build intelligent solutions that transform and continuously improve the way they operate unlocking billions in value. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.

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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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