4h ago

Head of Japan, Market Launch

Tokyo

$150k-$250k / yearest.

full-timeseniorbeauty and wellness technology

💼 About This Role

You'll launch Fresha's AI-powered beauty and wellness platform in Japan from the ground up, building early traction and establishing the market presence. You'll personally drive direct sales and close the first customer wins, shaping market strategy and operational foundations. This hands-on role offers a unique opportunity to build a business from zero to one with global backing.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue targets
  • Personally lead direct sales and close first customers in Japan
  • Build pipeline and establish relationships with key stakeholders
  • Create local operating processes and workflows for market entry

📋 Requirements

  • 5+ years of commercial leadership experience in SaaS or marketplace
  • Proven track record of driving revenue growth and scaling teams
  • Experience managing sales, business development, and account management teams
  • Deep understanding of the Japanese market

✨ Nice to Have

  • Experience in beauty, wellness, or tech sectors
  • Fluent in Japanese

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • 🌍 Global Impact - Build a market from scratch with a leading platform
  • 📈 High-Growth Environment - Join a fast-scaling company
  • 🤝 Hands-On Leadership - Direct revenue responsibility from day one

📨 Hiring Process

Screen call with Talent, then GM APAC, presentation with Leadership, and final with C-Suite; aim to complete within 4 weeks.

🚩 Heads Up

  • Role mixes senior leadership with direct sales execution, which may be overwhelming
  • Expectation to build from scratch with no existing team or infrastructure
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