Account Executive Japan

Posted 4 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in Tokyo, JPN
In-Office or Remote
Entry level
Cloud • Productivity • Software • Cybersecurity
No bullsh*t security for developers – get code-cloud-runtime security done.
The Role
Own the full sales cycle in Japan, from inbound lead follow-up and outbound prospecting through product demonstrations, negotiation, and closing. Build and manage a pipeline, develop effective sales processes for new markets, and help scale the sales team. The role requires AppSec experience, CRM proficiency, technical fluency, independence, and a proactive, results-oriented mindset.
Summary Generated by Built In

🌍 We’re making security suck less for developers.

Security tools haven’t kept up with how software is built today. They interrupt teams, slow releases, and turn security into a bottleneck instead of a capability. We built Aikido to change that. Aikido builds developer-first security products that reduce real risk without getting in the way of shipping software. We focus on what actually matters and automate the rest.

We’re taking on legacy security tools teams have been stuck with, and we’re winning. If you want to help us take market share and build products developers actually enjoy using, you’re in the right place.


Founded in 2022 by third-time founders, Aikido has $85M in the bank and a long runway ahead. We’re building toward self-securing software. Join an all-star team. Take real ownership. Push boundaries. Build things that matter.

We're looking for our first all-round salesperson to explore the market. We’re not building Aikido to become another security company. Sales plays a pretty important role in getting us there.
Responsibilities

  • Own deals from first conversation to close

  • Follow up on inbound leads

  • Prospect and build your own pipeline

  • Run demos and sales conversations

  • Negotiate and close deals

  • Help us figure out what works as we enter new markets and scale the team

  • Medior/Senior profile with experience in AppSec

  • Experience with CRM, outbound, prospecting, sequences, (cold) calling, ...

  • Very tech-savvy

  • Hungry and 'get stuff done' mentality

  • Self-starter and independent

  • Fluent Japanese and English

What can you expect

  • Short decision lines. Big ownership. Shape the projects that matter and ship fast.

  • Grow as fast as we do. Take on more, own more, and carve out your own path.

  • Top-tier tech pay and equity.

  • High trust, strong values, zero corporate BS.

  • Flexibility in working hours.

  • A company that sticks to its values in an open and informal atmosphere.

We hire for talent, drive, and potential. Everything else is noise.

Skills Required

  • Experience in Application Security (AppSec)
  • Experience with CRM systems
  • Experience with outbound prospecting and sales sequences
  • Experience with cold calling
  • Strong technical fluency
  • Self-starter and independent working style
  • Hungry, results-oriented, get-things-done mentality

Aikido Security Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Aikido Security and has not been reviewed or approved by Aikido Security.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Compensation is positioned as competitive, with multiple postings emphasizing “top‑tier tech pay” and some U.S. roles listing clear salary ranges. This signals market‑aligned pay practices, particularly across go‑to‑market openings.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is prominently highlighted in role descriptions and described as “discussable” for early or high‑impact hires. This framing suggests meaningful ownership opportunities are available in select cases.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Flexible working hours, remote‑first or hybrid setups, and periodic company gatherings are repeatedly emphasized. These elements provide lifestyle‑oriented perks that complement cash and equity.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, Illinois
300 Employees
Year Founded: 2022

What We Do

Secure code, cloud, and runtime in one central system. Find and fix vulnerabilities automatically, with Aikido AI. Get security done. World-class engineering teams choose Aikido to secure everything they build, host, and run: 1) One platform, total coverage. 2) Automate remediation, end-to-end. 3) Eliminate security debt. Get the fix, not the ticket. Aikido gets developers back to building.

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