Vice President, Account Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead sales and strategic account management for the Japanese and Korean markets
• Manage and motivate the Japan & Korea sales team to drive business growth
• Develop and execute product-driven and segment-focused client acquisition strategies
• Maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities to meet and surpass sales targets
• Pitch to prospective clients using a consultative and solution-oriented approach
• Collaborate with internal Marketing, Product, Research, and Client Training teams
• Manage existing client accounts to ensure service renewals and growth through upselling/cross-selling

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 8 to 10 years of B2B Sales or Business Development experience within the Energy industry in Japan
• Proven experience selling market intelligence or business intelligence services
• Demonstrated track record of meeting and exceeding sales revenue targets
• Strong existing network within the energy, banking, and government sectors
• Fluency in Japanese
• Ability to engage with C-Suite and Senior Management levels
• Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional, multi-national teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong managerial skills with the ability to inspire high-performing teams
• Excellent commercial, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Willingness to travel across Japan and Korea

About the Company

Rystad Energy is an independent energy research and business intelligence company providing data, tools, analytics, and consultancy services to clients globally. Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, we provide critical insights for the Oil & Gas, Oilfield Services, and Renewables sectors, serving investors, investment banks, and governments.