Strategic Account Manager - Tokyo / Osaka

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way. The Community You Will Join:  The Airbnb Hotels is a fast-growing business which will see you leading Airbnb’s expansion into the hotel sector in the region. Operating with an entrepreneurial spirit within the Japan team, this team combines the simplicity, product excellence, and guest-centered ethos that define Airbnb. This team’s mission is to grow and expand our  the smoothest, most intuitive hotel booking experience for guests; while providing hotels an opportunity to drive high-quality incremental bookings so they can focus on delivering the best hospitality. The ultimate aim is to help more people discover high-quality hotels, creating value for guests and our hotel partners.   The Difference You Will Make: As a Market Manager, your role will entail ensuring the health and expansion of our supply in Japan. This will involve managing Hotels and acquiring high-quality inventory. Your focus will be to enhance Airbnb's market presence in your designated region through collaboration with other teams, leveraging your expertise on the local market. With a deep understanding of Airbnb's mission and values, you will oversee all aspects of supply acquisition and market success. This includes developing acquisition strategies, generating and converting Hotel leads, and managing relationships with strategic partners, including the creation of new partnerships. You will also be tasked with developing and refining scalable, localized supply management strategies for both established, competitive markets and emerging, untapped markets, aiming to secure our long-term success in these regions.   A Typical Day:  * Build, manage and expand partner relationships within your territory, aiming to surpass quarterly sales targets with Hotels. * Conduct regular optimization calls and business reviews with partners to develop strong, enduring partnerships providing exceptional, timely service to hosts, including in-person support as needed. * Implement strategies to effectively manage and optimize the long tail of thousands of Hotels in your region. * Prospect and onboard new, high-quality supply within your assigned geography. * Educate clients on all significant product updates and cascade feedback on product and public policy to the relevant internal stakeholders. * Leverage data to identify and pursue strategic growth opportunities, demonstrating an ability to navigate operational complexities and efficiently allocate resources. * Use an entrepreneurial approach to develop and implement unique engagement projects, fostering innovation within your territory. * Work cross-functionally with teams such as product, communications, public policy, legal, tax and customer support to ensure Airbnb's long-term market success. * Acquire comprehensive knowledge of local market trends to inform both internal and external stakeholders. * Understand the technical aspects of software partnerships to offer comprehensive support, ensuring a seamless experience for hosts and guests. * Represent Airbnb in external meetings with Hotels and at industry conferences in your market, solidifying the brand's presence and commitment.   Your Expertise: * 8+ years of experience in new sales, account management, and partner support, showcasing a deep understanding and capability in fostering business relationships. * 2+ years of tech/travel industry experience is a plus, highlighting the value of sector-specific knowledge. * Proven track record of being able to effectively work a leads pipeline and a book of business, demonstrating expertise in nurturing and converting potential opportunities. * Proficient quantitative skills and proven ability to interpret and apply data throughout your day-to-day work, emphasizing the importance of data-driven decision-making. * The ability to work at both strategic and tactical levels, with a proven track record to execute in ambiguous environments, highlighting adaptability and strategic foresight. * Proven experience working cross-functionally, ensuring the ability to collaborate effectively with various teams to drive collective success. * Excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients via phone, email, and in-person, underscoring the importance of strong interpersonal skills. * Charismatic self-starter who is resourceful and self-sufficient, paired with strong time management and prioritization skills, showcasing the initiative and organizational capabilities required for the role. * Highly proficient in using CRM software, specifically in working with leads, opportunities, and other core objects - Salesforce experience is a plus, indicating the technical tools proficiency needed for effective relationship management. * Ability to speak fluently in Japanese is required * Fluency in English is a big plus * Based in Tokyo and must be willing to regularly travel to your assigned territory, such as Osaka and Kyoto  * Passion for Airbnb, travel, and the sharing economy - being an Airbnb host is a plus, culminating the profile with a personal alignment and enthusiasm for the company's mission and sector.   Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging: Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Position Director, Account Management (SMB)   Company Introduction About Rocket Now Rocket Now is a food delivery service with no delivery or service fees. Consumers can enjoy a wide variety of cuisines, from Japanese and Western food to healthy options, as well as desserts and drinks, quickly and affordably. The service is currently available mainly in Hokkaido, Tohoku (Sendai), Kanto (Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba), Chubu (Aichi, Shizuoka), Kansai (Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo), Hiroshima, and Kyushu (Fukuoka). Rocket Now won the Excellence Award in the Shopping Category at the Best App Awards 2025. Furthermore, it has achieved the No. 1 ranking in the Food Delivery App category for nine consecutive months on both the iOS and Android app stores (*1), and the app continues to grow, surpassing 5 million downloads in just 15 months since its launch (*2). *1 Based on integrated iOS and Android data from July 2025 to March 2026. *2 As of January 14, 2025, service release date (Source: Global Market Intelligence: Sensor Tower)   About CP One Japan   CP One Japan LLC is the Japanese subsidiary of Coupang, Inc. (NYSE: CPNG), a US-based company listed on the NYSE (New York Stock Exchange) and one of the Fortune 150 companies, known as a technology company. CP One Japan operates the "Rocket Now" brand food delivery service in Japan, leveraging Coupang's technological capabilities and innovative logistics solutions to provide fast, reliable, and customer-oriented food delivery services to Japanese consumers.   Role Overview  We are seeking a strategic and results‑driven sales strategy leader to support the next phase of growth for our food delivery business in Japan. This role will play a critical part in shaping how we scale our Small and Medium‑sized Business (SMB) sales organization from Tokyo to nationwide, while supporting a large, multi‑hundred‑person Field Sales team. You will translate complex data into clear insights and practical sales strategies, partnering closely with senior stakeholders and cross‑functional teams. This is a highly visible role that combines strategic thinking, execution excellence, and people leadership in a fast‑growing, dynamic environment.   What You Will Do * Develop and refine sales strategies and execution plans for a large‑scale Field Sales organization * Plan and lead key projects related to merchant acquisition and regional expansion initiatives * Analyze market trends and competitive dynamics to generate actionable insights * Conduct performance analysis and provide consultative recommendations by merchant, region, and sales channel * Prepare, manage, and present project and performance reports to support leadership decision‑making * Partner closely with cross‑functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Operations, Product, Finance) to ensure smooth project execution * Collect, structure, and analyze large datasets to support strategic and operational decision‑making * Manage and lead team members while aligning priorities across a complex stakeholder landscape   Basic Qualifications * Fluent‑level proficiency in Japanese * 15+ years of experience in strategic planning, program management, sales operations, sales analysis, or field sales * 3+ years of people management experience, including leading senior or experienced team members * Strong logical thinking and problem‑solving skills with a structured, data‑driven approach * High proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), with strong presentation capabilities * Proven ability to extract insights from data and translate them into practical business strategies   Preferred Qualifications * Business‑level proficiency in English and/or Korean * Experience working in startup or high‑growth environments * Strong sense of ownership with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously * Ability to thrive in fast‑paced, evolving organizations with changing business needs * Experience working with large sales organizations and senior executive stakeholders   Recruitment Process and Others     Recruitment Process   * Application Review - Phone Interview - Onsite (or Virtual Onsite) Interview – Offer * The exact nature of the recruitment process may vary according to the specific job and may be changed due to scheduling or other circumstances. * Interview schedules and the results will be informed to the applicant via the e-mail address submitted at the application stage.    Working Conditions  * Employment Type: Full time employee * Probationary Period: 3 Months * Other details will be provided separately   Details to Consider  * This job posting may be closed prior to the stated end date for application if all openings are filled. * Coupang has the right to rescind an offer of employment if a candidate is found to have submitted false information as part of the application process.  * Those eligible for employment protection (recipients of veteran’s benefits, the disabled, etc.) may receive preferential treatment for employment in accordance with applicable laws.  * Job titles and responsibilities may be subject to change depending on the candidate’s overall experience and/or the necessity of business, etc. at the time of joining Coupang and/or after joining Coupang. The job title/duties and responsibilities after such change shall not be subject to any special restriction. The job titles and responsibilities at the time of joining Coupang will be communicated to the candidate at the appropriate time before the offer.   * Details will be provided separately after receiving your application by email and/or during the job interview.   Equal Opportunities  Rocket Now is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fair and inclusive hiring practices in accordance with Japanese labor laws. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and ensure that employment decisions are made without discrimination based on unreasonable grounds, including the following grounds:  * Labor Union Membership: Employment is not conditioned on membership or non-membership in any labor union. We respect the rights of individuals to freely associate, as protected under the Labor Union Act.  * Gender: We do not discriminate based on sex or gender in recruitment, hiring, etc., in compliance with the Act on Equal Opportunity and Treatment between Men and Women in Employment.  * Age: We do not set age limits or discriminate based on age in our hiring processes, except where legally justified under the Act on Comprehensively Advancing Labor Measures, and Stabilizing the Employment of Workers, and Enriching Workers' Vocational Lives.  * Disability: We provide equal opportunities to individuals with disabilities and offer reasonable accommodations as required under the Act on the Facilitate the Employment of Persons with Disabilities.  * Fair Hiring Process: We conduct a fair hiring process that respects the fundamental human rights of all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, nationality, ideology, religion, etc. during the recruitment or hiring process.  We are committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and diverse workplace where all individuals can thrive. Selection for employment is based solely on individual merit, qualifications, and business needs. The personal information you provide when applying will be collected and managed by Coupang in accordance with the following privacy https://www.coupang.jobs/jp/privacy-policy/    Privacy Notice   * Your personal information will be collected and managed by Coupang as stated in the Application Privacy Notice located below: https://www.coupang.jobs/privacy-policy/    Equal Opportunities for All (Drafter: Default setting from Coupang.jobs - no need to add)  * Coupang is an equal opportunity employer. Our unprecedented success could not be possible without the valuable inputs of our globally diverse team.