Basic BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience Deep experience and proven track record within the Salesforce ecosystem (e.g., experience working at Salesforce or managing Salesforce alliances for an IT/SaaS company) Strong understanding of Salesforce’s GTM influence models, co-sell programs (AppExchange), and the broader Salesforce partner landscape in Japan Proven ability to develop partner ecosystem strategies in targeted verticals (e.g., Manufacturing, Financial Services, Professional Services) Ability to travel as required (up to 25%) Preferred Ability to understand the challenges faced by Salesforce AEs/RVPs and independently construct ROI-based business cases that align with their incentives Significant experience in SaaS Sales, Partner Alliances, or Channel Sales with a focus on enterprise-grade integrations and Value Engineering Deep knowledge of the Salesforce platform (CRM, Service, CPQ, Industries, etc.) and how these functions generate value within a customer’s business process Excellent ability to develop trust with C-level stakeholders and Salesforce Regional Sales Managers, with strong skills in navigating multi-stakeholder projects and conflict resolution A focus on achieving ambitious growth goals in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to pave one’s own path in high-difficulty scenarios Professional proficiency in both Japanese and English (written and verbal)