Product Manager (Japanese Speaking)

【About Us】

At Sales Marker, our mission is to create a world where all people and companies can challenge themselves beyond existing boundaries. We’re one of the fastest growing start-ups in Japan and we ranked No.1 in Japan for the SaaS Startups Employee Growth Rate Ranking. 

We’re growing at a speed that is twice as fast as Unicorn startups. By using our product, sales teams can improve their work efficiency by 3 times. We have achieved over 900% YoY business growth rate in 2.5 years since our flagship product 「Sales Marker」 was released and we’re currently actively working on a wide range of new product portfolios.

Our co-founders are from top companies in Japan and the world such as NRI, Keyence, LINE, Microsoft, and PwC. They were selected as 「FORBES 30 UNDER 30 ASIA LIST」 in 2023 . 

【The Team】

The Product Management Department is one of the key teams supporting the growth of Sales Marker. By integrating AI agents and intent-based sales, we will provide a more intuitive, user-friendly product that enables anyone to achieve high results. We are involved in all phases of product development, closely collaborating with executives, business leaders, sales teams, consultants, designers, and engineers to create the best product experience. We offer opportunities to make a significant impact in a growing startup environment while deepening expertise in product management.

【Your Job】

Responsibilities

In addition to the currently offered products such as "Sales Marker" and "Recruit Marker," we plan to launch more new products in the future. We are looking for individuals who can commit to driving the evolution and growth of our products to achieve PMF (Product-Market Fit). You will work closely with the executive team, business leaders, and development teams to deliver the optimal product to users with speed and high quality. Specifically, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Formulating product vision, goals, and roadmap
• Product management from requirements definition to release
• Initiating and prioritizing development items
• Conducting user interviews
• Metrics design and data analysis

Requirements

• 3+ years of product management experience with in-house products
• Experience from requirements definition to release
• Experience with fast-paced releases and multitasking
• Native-level Japanese proficiency
• Strong communication skills and logical thinking to engage in discussions with executives
• Experience in product quality management with a user-focused approach

Nice to have

• SaaS product management experience
• Domain expert experience (sales, field sales, marketing, HR, etc.)
• Experience in UX and user experience improvement
• Experience with B2B web services
• Experience with B2C web services
• Experience with gamification
• Experience in data analysis using SQL or similar tools
• Business-level English proficiency (or interest in learning English)

【Why Us?】

• Opportunity to build a career in a fast-growing startup.
• Chance to develop new products under an innovative, big-picture vision that changes the world.
• Leadership and career development opportunities.
• Remote-friendly & flexible work schedules.
• Global team and English speaking environment.
• Great benefits & perks packages such as Resort Worx, Purchasing Books, Free Weekly Lunch, Offsites, etc.

【Working Style】

● Remote Work
We’re remote friendly. We use Zoom and Meet, and recently introduced the virtual office platform Gather to maintain both the quality and quantity of communication while working remotely, ensuring smooth development and operations. 

● Flexible Work
You are free to customize your daily working hours.Taking into account the situation within the company and your team, you will manage your schedule and tasks within reasonable limits. Each employee adjusts their working hours to meet the monthly requirement of 8 hours per working day.

● Work-Life Balance
We value a healthy work-life balance.Whether you want to focus heavily on work or prioritize your personal time, we believe this is an environment where both approaches can thrive.