Enterprise Account Executive

AI safety and research company building reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems, including the Claude product family and developer platform.

Series F+Recently funded51 current maintainers45 active leads15 new active leads30 lead step-downs10 early lead departures
San Francisco, United States
About Anthropic

Anthropic PBC develops frontier AI systems and deploys them through Claude products and the Claude Platform, with a stated focus on safety, interpretability, and steerability.

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About the Role

You will drive adoption of safe, frontier AI across Japan's enterprise market, owning the full sales cycle from prospecting to close. You will work with C-level executives, build territory plans, lead consultative sales, coordinate internal teams on customized solutions, and feed insights into go-to-market strategy and the product roadmap.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of enterprise sales experience in Japan
  • Native-level Japanese fluency and business-level English
  • Track record of managing complex sales cycles in the Japanese market
  • Ability to navigate Japanese enterprise stakeholder ecosystems
  • Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements
  • Proven record of exceeding revenue targets
  • Deep understanding of Japanese business culture, buying processes and regulation
  • Passion for or experience with advanced AI systems
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

  • Own and exceed revenue targets by winning new accounts and expanding existing relationships across Japan
  • Build and execute territory plans across key Japanese industries
  • Lead consultative sales processes with C-suite and senior technical stakeholders
  • Orchestrate internal teams to deliver customized solutions
  • Identify new use cases and contribute to Japan go-to-market strategy
  • Translate technical AI capabilities into business value propositions

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary and commission
  • Equity participation
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Hybrid work model with flexibility
  • Optional equity donation matching
  • Generous vacation and parental leave
  • Flexible working hours