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Account Director, Manufacturing- Tokyo

OpenAITokyo, JapanGo To Market
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Senior · 7+ yrs
Posted
8 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

In Tokyo, Japan, the Account Director, Manufacturing role involves managing key manufacturing accounts and driving sales cycles for enterprise prospects. This position suits an experienced sales professional with deep knowledge of software-as-a-service platforms who is fluent in both Japanese and English.

Role Overview

OpenAI seeks an Account Director, Manufacturing to join the sales team in Tokyo, Japan. This hybrid position requires working from the office three days per week and focuses on helping customers integrate advanced artificial intelligence solutions into their operations. The role combines technical comprehension, strategic planning, and relationship management to guide enterprise clients from initial pipeline generation through successful deployment and consumption revenue targets.

Key Responsibilities

Manage approximately twelve key accounts while developing and executing comprehensive account strategies.
Guide enterprise prospects through the entire sales journey toward successful implementation.
Collaborate with research engineering and solutions teams to build complex customer projects.
Own consumption revenue targets and manage related forecasts.
Analyze key account metrics to deliver reports and insights to internal and external stakeholders.
Monitor the competitive and industry landscape to inform product roadmaps and corporate strategies.
Work alongside cross-functional departments including marketing, finance, product management, and business operations.
Assist with teammate recruitment, onboarding, and company culture development.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of experience selling software-as-a-service and/or platform-as-a-service products.
Proven track record of achieving annual revenue targets exceeding $1 million for more than 3 years.
Experience designing and executing complex deal strategies.
Background in supporting growth at high-performance, fast-growing companies.
Direct experience working with C-level executives.
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to customers and internal stakeholders.
Experience leading high-visibility customer events such as conferences and advisory boards.
Proficiency in gathering and processing complex market intelligence.
Professional proficiency in both Japanese and English.

Skills and Tools

Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) sales
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) sales
Revenue forecasting and management
Account planning and strategy
Market intelligence analysis
Japanese and English bilingual communication

Salary and Benefits

Relocation assistance is provided to new employees.

About the Company

OpenAI is an artificial intelligence research and deployment company focused on building safe general-purpose artificial intelligence that benefits humanity. The organization brings together scientists, engineers, and business professionals to deploy AI tools globally with safety and human needs at the core.

How to Apply

To submit an application for this position, please visit the official OpenAI careers page.

Questions candidates ask

Where is the Account Director position located?

This role is based in Tokyo, Japan, utilizing a hybrid work model requiring three days in the office per week.

Is relocation assistance provided for this job?

Yes, relocation assistance is offered to new employees.

What language proficiencies are required?

Proficiency in both Japanese and English is essential for this role.

How many years of sales experience are needed?

Applicants must have 7+ years of experience selling platform-as-a-service and/or software-as-a-service.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official OpenAI careers page.

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