Sales Development Representative, Japan

Posted 2 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in Japan
Remote
135K-193K Annually
Junior
Information Technology • Software • Database • Analytics
The Role
Handle inbound leads and qualify prospects, set meetings for Sales Directors and AEs, help define outbound strategy, build and iterate SDR processes, and develop expertise in SQL, dbt, and enterprise data operations.
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About Us 

dbt Labs is the pioneer of analytics engineering, helping data teams transform raw data into reliable, actionable insights. Since 2016, we’ve grown from an open source project into the leading analytics engineering platform, now used by over 90,000 teams every week, driving data transformations and AI use cases. 

As of February 2025, we’ve surpassed $100 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and serve more than 5,400 dbt Platform customers, including AstraZeneca, Sky, Nasdaq, Volvo, JetBlue, and SafetyCulture. 

We’re backed by top-tier investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, and Altimeter. At our core, we believe in empowering data practitioners:

  • Reliable, high-quality data is the fuel that propels AI-powered data engineering.

  • AI is changing data work, fast. dbt’s data control plane keeps data engineers ahead of that curve.
  • We empower engineers to deliver reliable, governed data faster, cheaper, and at scale.

dbt Labs is now synonymous with analytics engineering, defining the modern data stack and serving as the data control plane for enterprise teams around the world. And we’re just getting started.. We’re growing fast and building a team of passionate, curious people across the globe. Learn more about what makes us special by checking out our values.

About the role:
 
We're looking to grow our Sales Development team to help us meet growing demand and continue to craft and build our inbound and outbound strategy. This person will be based in Japan. 
In this role, you can expect to:
  • Handle inbound leads from the growth and enterprise business, setting meetings with qualified prospects for our Sales Directors and Account Executives
  • Begin to define our outbound strategy via various channels
  • Be the architect of a growing team, defining and iterating on processes
  • Become an expert in SQL, dbt, and enterprise data operations
You are a good fit if you:
  • Have previous inbound or outbound sales or sales development experience (1+ years)
  • Are a strong communicator (verbal and written) and collaborate well in a fast-paced environment
  • Are a master of efficiency - You keep the inbox at zero and can manage a high volume
  • Are values-oriented, and you share our company values
You'll have an edge if:
  • Prior experience in analytics, ETL, BI, and/or open-sourced software
Compensation & Benefits:
  • Salary: We offer competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience, including salary, equity, and where applicable, performance-based pay. Our Talent Acquisition Team can answer questions around dbt Lab’s total rewards during your interview process.
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    Benefits - dbt Labs offers:
    • Unlimited vacation (and yes, we use it!)
    • Excellent healthcare
    • Paid Parental Leave
    • Wellness stipend
    • Home office stipend, and more! 
What to expect in the interview process (all video interviews unless accommodations are needed)
  • Interview with Talent Acquisition Partner 
  • Interview with Hiring Manager
  • Mock Role Play Email
  • Team interviews with members of the SDR team and Director, Sales Development

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Sales Development Representative OTE Range
¥13,522,000¥19,258,000 JPY

dbt Labs is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building an inclusive team that welcomes diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description, we encourage you to apply—we value potential just as much as a perfect resume.

Want to learn more about our focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at dbt Labs? Check out our DEI page.

dbt Labs reserves the right to amend or withdraw the posting at any time. For employees outside the United States, dbt Labs offers a competitive benefits package. RSUs or comparable benefits may be offered depending on the legal or country limitations.

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Skills Required

  • 1+ years of inbound or outbound sales or sales development experience
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to manage high volume outreach and maintain efficiency (inbox zero mindset)
  • Values-oriented and alignment with company values
  • Prior experience in analytics, ETL, BI, and/or open-source software
  • Familiarity with SQL and dbt

dbt Labs Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Compensation ranges are accessible internally, updated twice a year using external market data, and guided by a stated philosophy targeting competitive cash and equity. Feedback suggests people can understand how their pay is determined relative to market and role.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave of 16 weeks and additional family‑oriented paid leaves are described as generous and broadly available. A remote‑first setup with encouraged time off further supports family needs.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage is presented as high‑quality for employees and dependents, complemented by mental health support and company‑paid disability and life insurance (US). Wellness programs and a health‑related travel benefit reinforce overall health support.

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The Company
HQ: Philadelphia, PA
700 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

At dbt Labs, we make data work.  Our open-source software, dbt, enables anyone who knows SQL to engineer, document, and test data pipelines.  By empowering analysts to work like and with data engineers, dbt drastically increases an organization's ability to model and serve analytics. We’ve built a community of 100,000+ people and are backed by top investors including Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia Capital. dbt is already used and loved by thousands of companies and dbt Cloud enables this workflow at scale.  dbt Labs headquarters are in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but we are a distributed team and advocate for a remote-first culture. We want our people to work from the places where they are happiest, healthiest, and most inspired to do great things.

Why Work With Us

At dbt Labs, we bring our whole selves to work. We bring our interests and experiences, our cultural influences, our physical and emotional needs, our communication styles and lifestyles, our values, and our curiosity. We have built a lot of trust in each other, and we work hard to be worthy of it.

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