Professional Services Sales

At Anaplan, we are a team of innovators focused on optimizing business decision-making through our leading AI-infused scenario planning and analysis platform so our customers can outpace their competition and the market. What unites Anaplanners across teams and geographies is our collective commitment to our customers’ success and to our Winning Culture. Our customers rank among the who’s who in the Fortune 50. Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH and Bayer are just a few of the 2,400+ global companies who rely on our best-in-class platform. Our Winning Culture is the engine that drives our teams of innovators. We champion diversity of thought and ideas, we behave like leaders regardless of title, we are committed to achieving ambitious goals, and we love celebrating our wins – big and small. Supported by operating principles of being strategy-led, values-based and disciplined in execution, you’ll be inspired, connected, developed and rewarded here. Everything that makes you unique is welcome; join us and let’s build what’s next - together!We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Japanese-speaking Professional Services Sales specialist to join our Professional Services team as an individual contributor.  This pivotal role will drive services opportunities and strengthen our professional services portfolio across the Japan region and other APAC opportunities. You will partner closely with Sales, Customer Success, and our partner ecosystem to develop, position, and sell services that deliver measurable customer outcomes.  This role requires a strong grasp of customer needs, solution scoping, and implementation strategies. You will be responsible for defining project requirements, shaping proposals and contracts, and ensuring successful delivery. As an experienced Technology Services consultant, you will work in close collaboration with the Japan Professional Services Leader, the Global Services Business Development Leader, Sales and Customer Success leadership, and the services delivery team to advance our growth strategy.  Your Impact  Own the Service Sales Process  Lead the end-to-end sales process for Professional Services in Japan and other assigned markets  Define and execute the go-to-market strategy to drive services bookings  Partner with account executives and solution sales teams to identify, position, and close services opportunities  Accurately forecast and maintain pipeline health  Customer Value & Services Selling  Lead discovery sessions to understand customer objectives and align tailored services proposals  Position the value of Professional Services in delivering outcomes  Translate technology capabilities into solution roadmaps and measurable business value  Develop high-quality proposals and Statements of Work (SOWs)  Support negotiations to secure service...