Sales Director (Japanese Native or N1)

In this role, you will:

• Drive New Business: Identify, engage, and close deals with Japanese enterprises seeking digital transformation, and grow their revenue or reduce their costs with our software solutions.
• Solve Real Problems: Understand client challenges and craft tailored solutions in AI, data, cloud, SaaS, ERP, and cybersecurity.
• Build Trusted Relationships: Leverage your network to open doors and develop long-term client partnerships.
• Be a Brand Ambassador: Represent Gradion at industry events, summits, and networking forums.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work with marketing, product, and consulting teams to deliver value-based proposals.
• Stay Ahead of the Curve: Track industry shifts and spot opportunities where technology can create real impact.

What will you bring:

• 5+ years of proven track record in business development roles.
• Prefer Japanese native based in Vietnam or Vietnamese fluent in Japanese, with experience in tech consultancy, enterprise or software sales.
• A strong network of Japanese companies in Vietnam and ideally Japan.
• Professional English communication skills for regional collaboration.
• A true hunter mindset: A track record of building pipelines and closing high-value deals. 
• Consultative sales expertise: You know the selling value-driven solutions rather than just products.
Plus:
• Experience with selling PIM, DAM, and/or DXP solutions.
Nice-to-have:
• Familiarity with ERP, SaaS, data-driven platforms, or digital transformation projects.
• Experience in multinational or fast-scaling environments.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Recognized Excellence: Gradion Vietnam (formerly NFQ Vietnam) has been named Vietnam’s Best IT Company by ITViec for 7 years straight. You’ll work with some of the brightest minds in the region.
• AI-First Innovation: We’re not just talking about AI, we’re embedding it into everything we do. At Gradion, you’ll get to sell future-ready solutions that blend consulting with cutting-edge technology.
• Cross-Industry Impact: From global tech leaders to logistics innovators and deep-tech startups, you’ll help clients reinvent themselves and thrive in the digital economy.
• Career Growth Without Borders: Work alongside senior leaders across Asia and Europe, get direct mentorship, and shape your career as a specialist or future leader.
• Culture of Entrepreneurship: At Gradion, you’ll have the freedom to experiment, challenge norms, and turn ideas into impact.

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses.
• Premium healthcare & annual health checks.
• 15 days annual leave.
• Work from one of the coolest offices in Ho Chi Minh City
• Dynamic, international environment with tech meetups, community events, and freedom to create.
• Direct mentorship from leadership. Your career path is in your hands.


Be Part of the Future:
This isn’t just a sales role, it’s your chance to:
• Partner with Japan’s most forward-thinking companies.
• Shape how businesses adopt AI, data, and deep-tech solutions.
• Thrive in a culture that values fairness, entrepreneurship, and excellence.
• If you’re ambitious, globally minded, and ready to make an impact, Gradion is the place where your ideas turn into real-world results.


Working time: Monday – Friday (9 AM - 6 PM)
Location: Unit No.PF-08 on Podium Floor, Sapphire 2 tower, 92 Nguyen Huu Canh Street, Thanh My Tay Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.    


• According to Decree No.13/2023/ND-CP on protecting personal data (“PDP”), Gradion Vietnam applies the “Personal Data Processing Agreement” to all candidates to ensure compliance with the decree. By submitting your application to Gradion Vietnam, you agree to allow us to process your provided information in accordance with the Personal Data Processing Agreement that you have carefully read, understood, and agreed to in its entirety at Link.