Regional Sales Manager - Japan
At Lighthouse, we’re on a mission to disrupt commercial strategy for the hospitality industry. Our innovative commercial platform takes the complexity out of data, empowering businesses with actionable insights, advanced pricing tools, and cutting-edge business intelligence to unlock their full revenue potential.
Backed by $370 million in series C funding and driven by an unwavering passion for growth, we’ve welcomed five companies into our journey and have surpassed $100 million in ARR in 2024. Our 850+ teammates span 35 countries and represent 34 nationalities.
At Lighthouse, we’re more than just a workplace – we’re a community. Collaborative, fun, and deeply committed, we work hard together to revolutionize the hospitality sector. Are you ready to join us and shine brighter in the industry’s most exciting rocket-ship?
We are expanding internationally and are looking for a fulltime Regional Sales Manager Japan.
What You Will Do
As a Regional Sales Manager, you are primarily responsible for managing a team of about 3 reps who are able to consistently achieve quota.
Develop a best in class sales organization and get the team of reps to maximize sales revenue and meet or exceed set target
Develop specific plans with the reps to ensure sales growth both long and short-term
Work closely with reps on deal execution and assist with the closing of key opportunities
Assist the team by demonstrating own market knowledge and product expertise on demos with partners or prospects and join various calls with external parties
Ensure that reps clearly understand the amount of funnel necessary to sustain success and work closely with reps on demand creation activities
Measure and manage key business KPIs and ensure that reps are able to clearly understand the definition of success
Run various team calls and other internal calls to ensure team alignment and clear expectations
Run weekly forecast calls that allow for an accurate monthly and quarterly sales forecast
In absence of Head of Sales for the region, liaise with the sales reps on specific pricing of customised deals by market
Identify missing or out-dated processes that need to be developed or redesigned, and create best best practices to improve sales process by working closely with Sales Operations to make it easier for reps to sell
Work closely with field marketing and corporate marketing to ensure a strong communication and collaboration between the two teams to maximize the performance of the lead funnel
Work in other lines of business (marketing, product, sales operations, customer success, service delivery) to ensure the smooth sales processes, long term success of our customers, maintaining a high retention rate
Where You Will Have Impact
Work with our in-house talent acquisition manager to recruit, hire and train new team members
Foster your team’s growth through development planning, performance management, collaborative work, and real-time feedback and coaching that promotes individual success and long term retention.
Focus on weekly one-on-ones that help sales reps develop in all areas of sales success and personal growth
Work closely with Sales Operations and Sales Enablement Manager to identify slow ramping or low performing reps and develop individual plans to improve performance
Be a culture carrier, understand and promote that values that have made Lighthouse a long term success
Be a motivator, ensure that reps have a clear understanding of our vision, mission and values and that they exhibit them as they work with prospects and customers
Be able to effectively and objectively implement performance improvement plans and ensure that reps have a clear understanding of their performance
About Our TeamYou’ll be joining our Sales team within the wider Revenue department. We are a global team of over 150 sales professionals across 24 countries. You will be part of our APAC hiring department—a team of 36 people focused on growing our market share in both mature and emerging territories. We work closely with hotels and short-term rental providers to help them improve their revenue through our technology.
Who you are
5+ years as a sales manager of at least 6 reps (AE/BDM)
Leadership skills that motivate reps to go the extra mile for you
Proven experience in working in international environment
Successful track record of achieving quota as a sales rep
Successful track record of target setting and helping a team of reps attain quota
Proven experience with SalesForce, or other CRM systems and related sales tools
Excellent analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Strong overall business and people skills, including planning, presentation skills, sales skills;
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to teach, coach, mentor and motivate individual reps and with others in the company
Selling to the hospitality and SaaS industry is a strong plus
You are fluent in English and Japanese. Any other (South) East-Asian language is a plus!
What’s in it for you?
Flexible time off: Autonomy to manage your work-life balance.
Career development: Workshops, frameworks, and training to maximize your professional potential.
Impactful work: Shape products relied on by 85,000+ users worldwide.
Referral bonuses: Earn rewards for bringing in new talent.
We welcome
Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM tools.
A strong interest in the travel and hospitality industry.
Thank you for considering a career with Lighthouse. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that values equal opportunity for all. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability. We actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and during employment to ensure all qualified candidates can participate fully. Our commitment to equality is not just a policy; it's part of our culture.
If you share our passion for innovation and teamwork, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of the hospitality industry. At Lighthouse, our guiding light is to be an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage individuals from all walks of life to apply. Not ticking every box? No problem! We value diverse backgrounds and unique skill sets. If your experience looks a little different from what we've described, but you're passionate about what we do and are a quick learner, we'd love to hear from you.
We value the unique perspective and talents that you bring, and we're excited to see how your light can shine within our team. We can't wait to meet you and explore how we can grow and succeed together, illuminating the path towards a brighter future for the industry. #LI-Hybrid
Apply Now
Backed by $370 million in series C funding and driven by an unwavering passion for growth, we’ve welcomed five companies into our journey and have surpassed $100 million in ARR in 2024. Our 850+ teammates span 35 countries and represent 34 nationalities.
At Lighthouse, we’re more than just a workplace – we’re a community. Collaborative, fun, and deeply committed, we work hard together to revolutionize the hospitality sector. Are you ready to join us and shine brighter in the industry’s most exciting rocket-ship?
We are expanding internationally and are looking for a fulltime Regional Sales Manager Japan.
What You Will Do
As a Regional Sales Manager, you are primarily responsible for managing a team of about 3 reps who are able to consistently achieve quota.
Develop a best in class sales organization and get the team of reps to maximize sales revenue and meet or exceed set target
Develop specific plans with the reps to ensure sales growth both long and short-term
Work closely with reps on deal execution and assist with the closing of key opportunities
Assist the team by demonstrating own market knowledge and product expertise on demos with partners or prospects and join various calls with external parties
Ensure that reps clearly understand the amount of funnel necessary to sustain success and work closely with reps on demand creation activities
Measure and manage key business KPIs and ensure that reps are able to clearly understand the definition of success
Run various team calls and other internal calls to ensure team alignment and clear expectations
Run weekly forecast calls that allow for an accurate monthly and quarterly sales forecast
In absence of Head of Sales for the region, liaise with the sales reps on specific pricing of customised deals by market
Identify missing or out-dated processes that need to be developed or redesigned, and create best best practices to improve sales process by working closely with Sales Operations to make it easier for reps to sell
Work closely with field marketing and corporate marketing to ensure a strong communication and collaboration between the two teams to maximize the performance of the lead funnel
Work in other lines of business (marketing, product, sales operations, customer success, service delivery) to ensure the smooth sales processes, long term success of our customers, maintaining a high retention rate
Where You Will Have Impact
Work with our in-house talent acquisition manager to recruit, hire and train new team members
Foster your team’s growth through development planning, performance management, collaborative work, and real-time feedback and coaching that promotes individual success and long term retention.
Focus on weekly one-on-ones that help sales reps develop in all areas of sales success and personal growth
Work closely with Sales Operations and Sales Enablement Manager to identify slow ramping or low performing reps and develop individual plans to improve performance
Be a culture carrier, understand and promote that values that have made Lighthouse a long term success
Be a motivator, ensure that reps have a clear understanding of our vision, mission and values and that they exhibit them as they work with prospects and customers
Be able to effectively and objectively implement performance improvement plans and ensure that reps have a clear understanding of their performance
About Our TeamYou’ll be joining our Sales team within the wider Revenue department. We are a global team of over 150 sales professionals across 24 countries. You will be part of our APAC hiring department—a team of 36 people focused on growing our market share in both mature and emerging territories. We work closely with hotels and short-term rental providers to help them improve their revenue through our technology.
Who you are
5+ years as a sales manager of at least 6 reps (AE/BDM)
Leadership skills that motivate reps to go the extra mile for you
Proven experience in working in international environment
Successful track record of achieving quota as a sales rep
Successful track record of target setting and helping a team of reps attain quota
Proven experience with SalesForce, or other CRM systems and related sales tools
Excellent analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Strong overall business and people skills, including planning, presentation skills, sales skills;
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to teach, coach, mentor and motivate individual reps and with others in the company
Selling to the hospitality and SaaS industry is a strong plus
You are fluent in English and Japanese. Any other (South) East-Asian language is a plus!
What’s in it for you?
Flexible time off: Autonomy to manage your work-life balance.
Career development: Workshops, frameworks, and training to maximize your professional potential.
Impactful work: Shape products relied on by 85,000+ users worldwide.
Referral bonuses: Earn rewards for bringing in new talent.
We welcome
Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM tools.
A strong interest in the travel and hospitality industry.
Thank you for considering a career with Lighthouse. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that values equal opportunity for all. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability. We actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and during employment to ensure all qualified candidates can participate fully. Our commitment to equality is not just a policy; it's part of our culture.
If you share our passion for innovation and teamwork, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of the hospitality industry. At Lighthouse, our guiding light is to be an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage individuals from all walks of life to apply. Not ticking every box? No problem! We value diverse backgrounds and unique skill sets. If your experience looks a little different from what we've described, but you're passionate about what we do and are a quick learner, we'd love to hear from you.
We value the unique perspective and talents that you bring, and we're excited to see how your light can shine within our team. We can't wait to meet you and explore how we can grow and succeed together, illuminating the path towards a brighter future for the industry. #LI-Hybrid
Apply Now