Sub-Saharan AfricaAbout ShopifySub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan AfricaOpportunity is not evenly distributed. Shopify puts independence within reach for anyone with a dream to start a business. We propel entrepreneurs and enterprises to scale the heights of their potential. Since 2006, we’ve grown to over 8,300 employees and generated over $947 billion in sales for millions of merchants in 175 countries.Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan AfricaThis is life-defining work that directly impacts people’s lives as much as it transforms your own. This is putting the power of the few in the hands of the many, is a future with more voices rather than fewer, and is creating more choices instead of an elite option.Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan AfricaAbout YouSub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan AfricaMoving at our pace brings a lot of change, complexity, and ambiguity—and a little bit of chaos. Shopifolk thrive on that and are comfortable being uncomfortable. That means Shopify is not the right place for everyone.Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan AfricaBefore you apply, consider if you can:Sub-Saharan Africa

• Sub-Saharan AfricaCare deeply about what you do and about making commerce better for everyoneSub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan AfricaExcel by seeking professional and personal hypergrowthSub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan AfricaKeep up with an unrelenting pace (the week, not the quarter)Sub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan AfricaBe resilient and resourceful in face of ambiguity and thrive on (rather than endure) changeSub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan AfricaBring critical thought and opinionSub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan AfricaEmbrace differences and disagreement to get shit done and move forwardSub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan AfricaWork digital-first for your daily workSub-Saharan Africa
  
  
  

Sub-Saharan AfricaAbout The RoleSub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan AfricaOpportunity is not evenly distributed. Shopify puts independence within reach for anyone with a dream to start a business. Since 2006, we’ve grown to over 10,000 employees and generated over $500 billion in sales for millions of merchants in 175 countries. Every 28 seconds, an entrepreneur on Shopify makes their first sale.Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan AfricaThis is life-defining work that directly impacts people’s lives as much as it transforms your own. This is putting the power of the few in the hands of the many, is a future with more voices rather than fewer, and is creating more choices instead of an elite option.Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan AfricaAbout YouSub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan AfricaMoving at our pace brings a lot of change, complexity, and ambiguity—and a little bit of chaos. Shopifolk thrive on that and are comfortable being uncomfortable. That means Shopify is not the right place for everyone.Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan AfricaBefore you apply, consider if you can:Sub-Saharan Africa

• Sub-Saharan AfricaCare deeply about what you do and about making commerce better for everyoneSub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan AfricaExcel by seeking professional and personal hypergrowthSub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan AfricaKeep up with an unrelenting pace (the week, not the quarter)Sub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan AfricaBe resilient and resourceful in face of ambiguity and thrive on (rather than endure) changeSub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan AfricaBring critical thought and opinion — and embrace differences and disagreement to get shit done and move forwardSub-Saharan Africa
  
  
  

Sub-Saharan AfricaJob DescriptionSub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan AfricaThe Sales Development Representative is the front line of the Shopify Plus Sales team. We find the world's fastest-growing eCommerce stores and help them make their shopping experience even better using our best-in-class solution via impactful, value-driven outreach and great conversations. We take them from “What is Shopify Plus” to “How have I gone this long without it!”. You will also have the exciting opportunity to assist in helping grow the Shopify Plus Sales approach in Japan, as well as being an advocate for the overall objective of increasing awareness for Shopify Plus in the country.Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan AfricaThis role is a remote position for candidates who are currently based in Japan. Native Japanese and Business level English are requirements for this role.Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan AfricaYou'll be working on things like:Sub-Saharan Africa

• Sub-Saharan AfricaIdentifying good fit merchants and crafting compelling messaging via email and phone to build interest in a conversation- these merchants may or may not have even heard of Shopify.Sub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan AfricaLearning the ropes of the intricacies of eCommerce in Japan- who are the major players, and how can we help them.Sub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan AfricaCreating a positive and valuable first impression to merchants by providing an unrivaled merchant experience.Sub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan AfricaMaintaining active engagement with new and existing leads through our CRM, Salesforce.Sub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan AfricaTriage and connect inquiries to the appropriate members of the Shopify Sales Reps by conducting high-level qualifying conversations with prospective merchants.Sub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan AfricaContributing to building culture and upholding Shopify values in our growing APAC region.Sub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan AfricaLiaising with your peers across the world in markets like North America and EMEA to refine processes and consistently evolve the scope of the role.Sub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan AfricaWorking with your lead to up-skill in areas of profession and personal development including special personal projects to assist and impact the Sales Delivery team in APAC.Sub-Saharan Africa
  
  
  

Sub-Saharan AfricaQualificationsSub-Saharan Africa

• Sub-Saharan AfricaNative Japanese & English language skills at business level
• Sub-Saharan AfricaExperience and knowledge of the Japanese market.Sub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan AfricaExperience in outbound sales/business development roleSub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan AfricaHigh-energy and have a positive attitude.Sub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan AfricaMerchant-focused mentality.Sub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan AfricaExperience in working with international teams.
• Sub-Saharan AfricaDemonstrate excellent written/verbal communication skills.Sub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan AfricaAbility to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.Sub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan AfricaBe a highly motivated, driven, and self-starting individual who can hit the ground running.Sub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan AfricaAbility to thrive in a fast-paced environment and be able to live in the grey.Sub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan AfricaStrong process improvement skills to help develop the role as things change with the business.Sub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan AfricaAn understanding of customer needs and meeting those individual needs with proper introductions to our Shopify Sales Reps.Sub-Saharan Africa

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