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Mid-Market Account Executive, Japan

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This is a mid-market cybersecurity Account Executive role responsible for winning new customers and expanding Horizon3.ai’s presence in Japan. The position manages the full sales cycle, from qualification and proof of value through forecasting, negotiation, closure, and post-POV ROI follow-up. Success requires established channel-partner relationships, strong cybersecurity or SaaS sales experience, and disciplined Salesforce pipeline management. The company is fully remote, with up to 40% travel within the assigned territory. Japanese and English fluency is preferred for customer, reseller, and distributed-team collaboration.
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Japan
Salary
Undisclosed
Department
Sales
Employment
Full Time
Experience
Director
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10 Dec 2026
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Get to Know Us

Horizon3 is a fast-growing, remote cybersecurity company dedicated to the mission of enabling organisations to proactively find and fix and verify exploitable attack vectors before criminals exploit them. Our flagship product, the NodeZeroTM platform, delivers production-safe autonomous pentests and other key assessment operations that scale across the largest internal, external, cloud, and hybrid cloud environments. NodeZero has been adopted by organisations of all sizes, from small educational institutions to government agencies and Global 100 enterprises. It is used by ITOps/SecOps teams, consulting pentesters, and MSSPs and MSPs.

We are a fusion of former U.S. Special Operations cyber operators, startup engineers, and formerly frustrated cybersecurity practitioners. We’re committed to helping solve our common security problems: ineffective security tools, false positives resulting in alert fatigue, blind spots, “checkbox” security culture, cybersecurity skills shortage, and the long lead time and expense of hiring outside consultants. Collectively, we are a team of learn it alls, committed to a culture of respect, collaboration, ownership, and results.

What You’ll Do

The Mid-Market Account Executive is a key role responsible for driving sales growth and expanding the customer base in the cybersecurity technology sector. The focus is on acquiring new accounts, building strong customer relationships, and ensuring customer satisfaction and retention. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in selling cybersecurity technologies, introducing disruptive cyber software solutions, and exceeding sales quotas consistently. They will also be adept at establishing and nurturing Channel Partner relationships, with pre-existing connections with key resellers in the region being a crucial requirement.

  • Sales Experience: Minimum of 2-4 years of successful sales experience in the cybersecurity technology industry, with a strong track record of achieving sales growth

  • Introduction of New Solutions: Demonstrated success in introducing and selling new disruptive cyber software solutions

  • Quota Achievement: Proven ability to exceed sales quotas consistently quarter over quarter.

  • Channel Partner Management: Experience in establishing and monetising strong Channel Partner relationships, with existing relationships in the region being essential.

  • Sales Process Management: Proficiency in managing all aspects of the sales process, including qualification, proof of value, forecasting, negotiation, and deal closure.

  • Post-Sales Management: Ability to manage and drive the post-proof of value ROI process.

  • CRM and Pipeline Management: Experience in accurately tracking and managing customer information in company-provided CRM, and maintaining an accurate pipeline and forecasting in Salesforce (SFDC).

  • Product Presentation and Demo: Capability to present and demonstrate Horizon3AI solutions effectively in both virtual and in-person meetings.

  • Independent and Team Player: Demonstrated ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with distributed sales, support, and success teams.

  • Sales Methodology: Familiarity with Challenger Question-Based Selling type sales methodologies.

  • Sales and Marketing Tools: Familiarity with sales enablement tools like Salesforce, CRM, Outreach.io, Linked-In Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, and Slack.

What You’ll Bring

  • Sales Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working in a Sales role in cybersecurity

  • Industry Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience working in the INFOSEC or SaaS space

  • Education: A university degree or equivalent work experience required

  • Fluency in both Japanese and English is preferred.

Travel Required

We are a fully remote company, and this job may require up to 40% of travel within the assigned territory to be successful. Job-related travel expenses are reviewed and must be approved by your manager.

Perks of Horizon3

  • Inclusive Team: We value diversity and promote an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

  • Growth Opportunities: Be part of a dynamic and growing team with numerous career development opportunities.

  • Innovative Culture: Work in a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.

  • Hybrid & Remote Work: We embrace a mix of remote and hybrid work models depending on role and location, including our Chicago office, where some roles require regular in-office presence.

  • Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive salary, equity and benefits. Our benefits include health, vision & dental insurance for you and your family, a flexible vacation policy, and generous parental leave.

Compensation and Values

At Horizon3, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and our compensation philosophy reflects this core value. We are committed to fostering an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and rewarded for their contributions. Our compensation structure is designed to be fair, competitive, and transparent, ensuring that every team member is recognized and compensated equitably across roles, levels, and locations.

You Belong Here

Horizon3 is not just an equal opportunity employer – we are a community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental principles of our culture and success. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, hair length or any other legally protected status by law.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion means we strive to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that reflects the varied communities we serve. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and strengthen our ability to create cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions. At Horizon3, every team member is valued and supported in an environment that encourages personal and professional growth.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Come be a part of Horizon3, where your unique contributions are recognized, and your potential is limitless.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Role DNA

A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description.

Job Complexity

4/5
EasyHard

Pace & Pressure

5/5
RelaxedFast-paced

Autonomy Level

4/5
GuidedFull ownership

Communication Load

5/5
IndependentCollaborative
AI insightThe role has demanding quota ownership, complex cybersecurity solution selling, and significant channel-partner expectations. It requires independently managing a fast-moving pipeline while coordinating technical, support, and customer-success stakeholders.

Salary analysis

Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles.

Estimated job median (per year)Market rate
$120,000
US market range (per year)$90k–$160k
AI insightThe yearly pay period is inferred from the job context; it was not explicitly stated by the employer. No employer base salary was disclosed. The figures shown are estimated annual USD base-pay benchmarks for a mid-market cybersecurity Account Executive serving Japan; variable commission, equity, and benefits are excluded.

Core skills

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Sample interview questions
How have you built and monetized channel-partner relationships in cybersecurity sales?

I segment partners by market reach, technical capability, and alignment with the target customer profile. I create joint account plans, enable partners on the solution and use cases, maintain a regular deal-review cadence, and measure sourced pipeline, influenced revenue, and conversion rates.

Describe how you would run a proof of value for a cybersecurity prospect.

I would first agree on the customer’s priority security outcomes, success criteria, stakeholders, timeline, and technical prerequisites. During the POV, I would coordinate closely with technical resources, document findings and value evidence, and finish with an executive readout that connects results to risk reduction, ROI, and a clear commercial next step.

What actions do you take when an opportunity is forecast to miss its close date?

I revalidate the business problem, buying process, decision-makers, budget, and next mutual action. If the close date is no longer supported by evidence, I update the forecast promptly, create a recovery plan with the customer, and focus effort on opportunities with verified urgency and access to power.

How would you explain autonomous pentesting to a business executive rather than a technical buyer?

I would focus on business impact: the platform helps teams continuously identify attack paths that could lead to material risk before adversaries exploit them. I would position it as a way to prioritize remediation with evidence, reduce dependence on slow manual assessments, and improve confidence in the organization’s security posture.

How do you balance independent territory ownership with collaboration across a distributed team?

I maintain clear account plans, accurate CRM updates, and concise communication on risks and required support. I involve sales engineering, customer success, and partners early around agreed outcomes, while retaining ownership of customer momentum, commercial strategy, and forecast accountability.

This analysis is generated from the job description. Salary estimates, role characteristics and sample answers are guidance, not employer-provided facts.
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