#WeAreCrowdStrike and our mission is to stop breaches. As a global leader in cybersecurity, our team changed the game. Since our inception, our market leading cloud-native platform has offered unparalleled protection against the most sophisticated cyberattacks. We're looking for people with limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to the customer to join us in shaping the future of cybersecurity. Consistently recognized as a top workplace, CrowdStrike is committed to cultivating an inclusive, remote-first culture that offers people the autonomy and flexibility to balance the needs of work and life while taking their career to the next level. Interested in working for a company that sets the standard and leads with integrity? Join us on a mission that matters - one team, one fight.
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Sales Recruiter to join our team in Japan. In this role, you will partner with hiring managers and business leaders to identify, attract, and onboard top sales talent across Japan. This position requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the local talent landscape, strong communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with high-potential candidates.
About the Role
- Work with the business leaders to understand workforce plans for the function or location and execute on those plans whilst understanding drivers and requirements and provide subject matter expertise in recruitment to include market conditions and competitor analysis
- Work with the business to understand their recruitment needs; formulate recruitment plans, writing and assessing job descriptions, best methods of attracting candidates & reducing management time in the process
- Drive initiatives within the Talent Acquisition team regionally or globally where required, e.g. employee referral scheme
- Advise/coach line managers on recruitment policies & procedures; best practice; selection processes, competency frameworks & interview techniques
- Talent Sourcing and Acquisition: Identify, engage, and attract top-performing sales professionals through various sourcing channels, including social media, job boards, networking events, and other platforms.
- End-to-End Recruitment: Manage the entire recruitment process from initial candidate identification to offer negotiation, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for candidates.
- Stakeholder Management: Collaborate closely with hiring managers and leadership to understand team needs, define job requirements, and refine candidate profiles.
- Market Research and Insights: Keep updated on industry trends, talent landscape, and competitor analysis to adjust recruitment strategies and stay competitive in the market.
- Candidate Assessment: Conduct thorough interviews, behavioral assessments, and technical evaluations to identify high-potential sales talent aligned with the company's culture and goals.
- Employer Branding: Partner with the marketing team to develop and promote the company's brand as an employer of choice for top sales talent in Japan.
- Diversity and Inclusion: Advocate for a diverse pipeline by implementing strategies that attract candidates from various backgrounds.
- Maintain and work within our ATS system (Workday)
- Work closely with Hiring Managers to raise the benchmark of quality entering Crowdstrike
What You'll Need
- Proven experience in direct hiring across Japan
- Experience working within a software vendor and/or technology business
- Experience working in a multinational or cross-cultural recruitment environment.
- Familiarity with high-growth or technology-driven industries.
- In-depth knowledge of Japanese business culture and local hiring practices.
- Specific experience of recruiting Sales
- Extensive experience in direct hiring methods such as headhunting, search, advertising, database search and referral campaigns
- An understanding of the different attraction methods and how and when to use them
- An understanding of different selection & assessment tools/techniques and how and when to use them
- Understanding of HR policy, process and legislation
- Ability to manage multiple vacancies at one time working to tight timelines and quality measures
- Team player willing to support others with heavy workloads
- Excellent fluency in English is a must have as, from time to time you will be required to work across the APJ region
- Excellent customer facing and presentation skills
- Excellent communicator at all levels up to Executives
- Ability to build relationships face to face and over the phone
Bonus Points
- Cyber Security industry experience
- Experience using ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) - Workday is ideal
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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:
- Remote-first culture
- Market leader in compensation and equity awards with option to participate in ESPP in eligible countries
- Competitive vacation and flexible working arrangements
- Physical and mental wellness programs
- Paid parental leave, including adoption
- A variety of professional development and mentorship opportunities
- Access to CrowdStrike University, LinkedIn Learning and Jhanna
- Offices with stocked kitchens when you need to fuel innovation and collaboration
- Birthday time-off in your local country
- Work with people who are passionate in our mission and Great Place to Work certified across the globe
CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. Our approach to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is rooted in listening, learning and collective action. By embracing the diversity of our people, we achieve our best work and fuel innovation - generating the best possible outcomes for our customers and the communities they serve.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you need assistance accessing or reviewing the information on this website or need help submitting an application for employment or requesting an accommodation, please contact us at [email protected] for further assistance.
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What We Do
CrowdStrike has redefined security with the world’s most advanced cloud-native platform that protects and enables the people, processes and technologies that drive modern enterprise. Tested and proven, the world's largest organizations trust CrowdStrike to stop breaches with unparalleled protection against the most sophisticated cyberattacks.
The CrowdStrike culture has been built upon our Core Values since the day we began. We are Fanatical About the Customer, Relentlessly Focused on Innovation and believe that our Limitless Passion drives Unlimited Potential for every CrowdStriker. As a purpose-built remote-first company, we believe cultivating a connected culture for every employee, no matter where they are in the world, is a key ingredient in building a high-performing, diverse team.
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Why Work With Us
We have a culture that celebrates achievement, encourages flexibility and innovation and thrives on teamwork. We all work towards a single mission: to stop breaches. This common goal drives a sense of community and connection among our people across the globe.
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