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# Enterprise Account Executive, Japan at Sonatype

- **Company:** Sonatype
- **Location:** Singapore
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-09-19
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-14
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/sonatype/4694e03a-5c74-4e8c-9725-bd4c81db4240

## Job description

Sonatype is the software supply chain security company. We provide the world’s best end-to-end software supply chain security solution, combining the only proactive protection againstmalicious open source, the only enterprise-grade SBOM management, and the leading open-source dependency management platform. This empowers enterprises to create and maintain secure, high-quality, and innovative software at scale.

As founders of Nexus Repository and stewards of Maven Central — the world’s largest repository of Java open-source software — we are pioneers. Our open-source expertise is unmatched, and our commitment to helping organizations build faster, safer software is unwavering. We harness AI and data intelligence to mitigate risk, maximize efficiencies, and drive powerful software development. More than 2,000 organizations, including 70% of the Fortune 100 and 15 million software developers, rely on Sonatype to optimize their software supply chains.

As this role focuses on Japan, Japanese fluency is required. We do not offer support with Visa.

What you'll do:

- Develop and successfully conclude sales opportunities for Sonatype's Nexus Repository, Nexus Firewall, Nexus Lifecycle, and Nexus Auditor product suite.
- Articulate Sonatype's value proposition effectively to increase sales and primarily expand the existing customer footprint within the designated region.
- Collaborate with supporting functions to efficiently upsell and cross-sell into the existing customer base and to acquire net new logos with an average net ACV (Annual Contract Value) of $50,000 or greater.
- Generate leads for Tier I and Tier II accounts through targeted account selling, proactive outbound cold calling, and diligent follow-up on marketing-generated and inbound leads.
- Achieve sales and activity targets outlined in the plan to ensure the successful initiation of the 100-day strategy.
- Manage and provide clear, comprehensive reports on the sales pipeline, including activity for sales opportunities, within Sonatype's CRM systems ([Salesforce.com](http://salesforce.com/)) and Gong.
- Maintain rigorous control over accurate forecasting on a Q+3 basis.
- Create and execute a detailed territory plan focused on prospect development, proactive up- and cross-sell campaigns, and the increase of market penetration and sales growth within the assigned territory.
- Assume ownership of the territory as an autonomous 'business unit,' concentrating on direct sales to end-users across multiple market segments specifically in Japan.
- Engage and leverage partners to maximise revenue generation and account penetration.
- Actively collaborate with and provide leadership to a Sales Development Representative and a Pre-Sales Engineer to build pipeline and successfully close business.
- Demonstrate the willingness and ability to apply MEDDPICC and Challenger sales methodologies to sales execution.

What you bring to the team:

- A minimum of five (5) years of quota-carrying sales experience in enterprise software sales within the assigned territory is required.
- Proven software sales experience within the Agile, DevSecOps, and/or Open Source domains.
- Formal training in software sales prospecting and a high degree of motivation for aggressively hunting new sales opportunities within existing accounts and professionally following up on leads.
- Demonstrated ability to construct regional territory account plans, cultivate new partnerships, and develop business relationships that contribute to new customer acquisition and sustained revenue growth.
- Must be a collaborative team member, comfortable operating within a rapidly evolving, high-growth, and dynamic environment.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, persuasive personal presence, and strong presentation abilities are essential.
- Highly driven and ambitious for success, with a consistent and verifiable record of overachievement against targets.
- Experience and comprehensive understanding of the rapidly developing DevOps and/or Application Security market.
- Japanese language is required.

A highly performant team, characterised by a strong focus on long-term strategic planning, organisational efficiency, the successful delivery of business and operational outcomes, together with an inherent commitment to over-achievement.

The team has achieved over 100% Year-on-Year Growth, surpassing all key performance indicators (KPIs) at both the team and individual levels. As of the end of Q3, three team members had already exceeded their 2025 annual quota, resulting in high individual earnings and job satisfaction which drives confidence and momentum for the future. It is projected that every member of the team will have exceeded their quota by the end of the fiscal year.

## Our Values in Action

At Sonatype, we believe that how we work is just as important as what we build. Our values aren’t just words, they shape every conversation, decision, and hire we make.

Customers at Our Core We obsess over creating customer value — not just satisfaction. Whether you're building solutions, driving engagement, or refining process, you’ll use data, feedback, and empathy to help our customers achieve lasting success.

Be Bold & Lead We challenge the status quo, take smart risks, and set the pace for our industry. You’ll be empowered to act like an owner, speak up with conviction, and lead through innovation — shaping the future of secure software development.

Inclusive Collaboration We work better together. We bring authenticity and respect to every interaction, value diverse perspectives, and create psychological safety so every voice can be heard. Collaboration here means building trust, sharing credit, and celebrating collective wins.

Relentless Innovation We stay curious, experiment often, and learn continuously. From exploring emerging technologies to rethinking old systems, we encourage curiosity and celebrate both success and the lessons that come from failure.

Trust & Accountability Trust is our foundation. We communicate transparently, deliver on commitments, and take ownership for outcomes. Integrity guides how we show up for our customers, our colleagues, and our community.

If you’re someone who thrives on bold thinking, relentless innovation, and delivering value to customers then you’ll fit right in.

Things That We Are Proud Of ● 2024 BuiltIn Best Places to Work ● European Enterprise Awards 2023: Best Enterprise SaaS Provider ● Constellation AST Shortlist 2024 for Application Security Testing ● Data Breakthrough Awards 2024: Open Source Data Solution of the Year ● Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators 2024 ● The Herd Top 100 Private Software Companies 2024 ● 2023 Forrester Wave Leader in Software Composition Analysis ● 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant Recognition

We also take time to care for our people: ● Company Wellness Week – We shut down company operations for a week to allow everyone to rest, recharge, and invest in personal growth. ● Diversity & Inclusion Working Groups ● Parental Leave Policy ● Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

At Sonatype, we value diversity and inclusivity. We offer perks such as parental leave, diversity and inclusion working groups, and flexible working practices to allow our employees to show up as their whole selves. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.

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## About Sonatype

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Sonatype provides secure software development solutions that help organizations control open source components, containers, and AI models across the software supply chain.
- **Entity Type**: Private (backed by Vista Equity Partners; total funding $154.7M)
- **Headquarters**: Fulton, Maryland, United States
- **Founded**: 2008
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (originated from core contributors to Apache Maven)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Software Supply Chain Security / DevSecOps
- **Target customers**: Enterprise engineering teams, DevOps organizations, and developers (B2B)
- **Mission or purpose**: Help organizations continuously harness the benefits of open source without risk, by providing intelligence and automation to secure the AI SDLC.

## Products & Services
- **Sonatype Nexus Repository**: The world’s most popular repository manager for storing and managing open source components, containers, and models.
- **Sonatype Repository Firewall**: Blocks dangerous components and AI models before they enter the development pipeline.
- **Sonatype Lifecycle**: Automates open source security and license policy enforcement across the SDLC.
- **Sonatype SBOM Manager**: Generates and manages Software Bill of Materials for compliance and supply chain visibility.
- **Maven Central**: The largest public repository of open source Java components, operated by Sonatype.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue $57.1M (latest fiscal year); Total Funding $154.7M
- **Notable Investors**: TPG (lead, $80M PE round), Accel, Goldman Sachs Growth Equity, New Enterprise Associates, Hummer Winblad Venture Partners
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount of 421 employees (+7.6% YoY); named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Software Supply Chain Security; global presence across 15 countries including US, UK, India, Colombia, Canada.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Unmatched OSS intelligence**: Operates both a leading repository (Nexus Repository) and a public registry (Maven Central), providing unique visibility into open source quality.
- **AI-native security**: Acts as a control plane for AI-generated code and models, enabling safe adoption of frontier AI.
- **Developer-first approach**: Solutions designed by developers for developers, with 50+ supported languages, formats, and integrations.
- **High precision**: Fewer false positives/negatives, reducing remediation time and enabling 3x faster releases.

## Strategic Focus
- Extending leadership in software supply chain security, particularly addressing risks from AI-generated code and accelerated vulnerability discovery.
- Expanding Nexus platform capabilities with agentic-first development and deeper SBOM lifecycle management.
- Growing customer adoption through federal sales and enterprise customer success.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values trust through transparency, inclusion, boldness, and growth. Employee resource groups like Women at Sonatype and the Community, Belonging, Inclusion & Diversity cohort.
- **Remote-first**: Distributed workforce with offices in Fulton MD, Tysons Corner VA, Alameda CA, London, and Sydney. Flexible work schedules.
- **Benefits**: Competitive benefits, annual wellness week, paid volunteer time off, full parental leave (birth or adoption), learning & development support, leadership coaching.
- **Onboarding**: New hires build community from day 1 with cross-team learning and interactive onboarding.
- **Work-life balance**: Rated 3.8/5 on work-life balance by employees (263 reviews). Performance-based culture with recognition and growth opportunities.

## Sources
1. [sonatype.com](https://www.sonatype.com/) – Company overview and product info
2. [sonatype.com/company/careers](https://www.sonatype.com/company/careers) – Careers page with values, benefits, DE&I
3. [linkedin.com/company/sonatype](https://www.linkedin.com/company/sonatype) – Employee count, revenue, funding, reviews
4. [topworkplaces.com](https://topworkplaces.com/company/sonatype-inc/) – Work culture and distributed workforce details
5. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/sonatype) – Open positions

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