Key Account Manager, Edtech

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JapanFull-TimeManager
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Job Details

Languages
Fluent communication skills in Japanese and English.
Experience
3+ years of experience in account management or B2B sales
Required Skills
SalesforceNegotiationPresentation skillsAccount Management

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • 3+ years of experience in account management or B2B sales; EdTech, STEM Publishing, or SaaS experience preferred.
  • Fluent communication skills in Japanese and English.
  • Proven track record of managing contract renewals, reducing churn, and upselling existing accounts.
  • Excellent presentation and negotiation skills, both in-person and online.
  • Ability to translate usage data into actionable client strategies.
  • Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms to forecast renewals and manage an expansion pipeline.
  • Self-motivated and proactive, with a focus on long-term customer success.

Responsibilities

  • Own and meet renewal and expansion targets for existing institutional accounts in Japan.
  • Plan and execute cross-sell and upsell opportunities to grow account value and revenue.
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with academic librarians, department heads, and faculty members.
  • Conduct business reviews and usage analysis to demonstrate product adoption and ROI and highlight value.
  • Analyze utilization trends to identify at-risk accounts and implement retention strategies.
  • Work with Customer Success, Marketing, and Product teams to advocate for client needs and deliver on team targets.
  • Attend trade shows and academic conferences, and conduct on-site visits to strengthen client relationships.
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