Director, Account Manager, Tokyo

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Director, Account Manager, Japan                

Core Sales and Account Management Group is currently seeking an Account Director based out of our Tokyo office.

In this high-profile sales role based in Tokyo, Japan, you will be part of a Global Accounts Management team responsible for growing the sales effort and relationship for Fitch Solutions across a list of Japanese global and strategic clients.

What We Offer:

This is a direct sale, target-based performance position offering base salary and commission.

• Great Sales Opportunity
• High Visibility Role with leadership exposure
• Global Team
• Team orientated culture
• Entrepreneurial environment
• Ongoing Learning & Development
• Great benefits including travel opportunities

We’ll Count on You To:

• Selling a suite of products and services within Fitch Solutions that includes:

• Fixed Income & Credit Solutions
• Research and ratings data services
• Country Risk and Industry Content
• ESG data and research
• CreditSights
• Valuation, workflow and analytical tools

• Protect the business while growing it within Global Accounts
• Developing your network of contacts across Global Accounts at the CRO, CFO and credit officer level
• Growing the Fitch Solutions business by persuading, negotiating & creating value proposition effectively at C level

What You Need to Have:

• 8-10 years sales/business development experience, within the fixed income and risk management arena
• A proven track record in developing business and growing revenue streams with major Institutions
• Fluent in Japanese and English, additional languages will be an advantage 
• Ability to assume leadership and strategy ownership for a set number of clients
• Demonstrate good history of working well in teams
• Understanding of rating agencies environment and also of risk management requirements in strategic decision making, risk identification, risk quantification / quantitative modelling processes
• Ability to understand client strategy to build a business and action plan
• Given the nature of this position, we are seeking an articulate, personable and energetic self-starter

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Excellent communication skills to clearly communicate strategy and goals internally & externally
• Self-motivated and able to generate ideas and demonstrate initiative, tenacity and perseverance

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