Sales Development Rep, Apptio - Japan - SDR

• Develop and execute strong prospecting plans (call scripts, segmentation, outreach approach)

• Identify and qualify high-potential leads and schedule appointments with Field Sales

• Deliver sales presentations when necessary

• Track all pipeline, activity data, and account notes in Salesforce.com

• Quickly learn Apptio products and the technical aspects of IT financial management

• Clearly articulate Apptio's value proposition and respond to objections and competitive questions

• Understand customer business challenges and propose solutions that exceed expectations

• Collaborate closely with Field Sales to optimize team selling productivity

• Provide market intelligence to Sales, Product, and Customer Success teams

• Support marketing-led events, webinars, and regional campaigns

Required Qualifications (5+ Years)

• Minimum of 5+ years of inside sales experience in the IT industry

• Proven ability to generate qualified leads through cold calls and email outreach

• Strong communication, teamwork, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to execute creative strategies to reach senior IT leaders

• Proficiency in CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and sales tools

• Strong data analysis skills

• Ability to share best practices and continuously improve processes and messaging

• High level of professionalism, confidence, initiative, and motivation

• Ability to work proactively and independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience selling to enterprise or executive-level audiences

• Experience with strategic, high-quality outreach (rather than high-volume calling)

• Experience in SaaS, enterprise software, or IT-related sales

• English reading and writing ability

• Strong interest in building a long-term career in enterprise sales

• Familiarity with TBM, IT financial management, or technology investment management is a plus

About Apptio

Apptio is the leading SaaS platform for strategic technology investment decisions.

Our solutions are built on Technology Business Management (TBM), a globally recognized framework supported by a community of more than 10,000 CIOs and business leaders.

Apptio enables organizations to elevate their IT financial processes and maximize the business value of technology.

More than 1,800 companies worldwide, including over 60% of the Fortune 100, rely on Apptio to accelerate their digital transformation.

Founded in 2007 in Washington State, Apptio now operates across 19 global locations.

Apptio Japan was established in 2020 to support the digital transformation of Japanese enterprises.

We believe deeply in the value our solutions bring to the IT industry and work passionately with speed, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Sales Development Representative（Inside Sales）- 東京拠点

募集要項

【Apptioのカルチャー】

Apptioは、オープンで透明性が高く、強いカスタマーフォーカスを持つ文化を大切にしています。

私たちが求める人物像：

- 成長志向のマインドセット

- ゴールを達成しようとする粘り強さ

- 変化や曖昧さに柔軟に対応できる

- 強いオーナーシップと責任感がある

- 常にお客様視点で考えられる

- インクルーシブで協力的な環境をつくれる

【ポジション概要】

本ポジションでは、Marketing と Field Sales と連携し、リードジェネレーション、インバウンド対応、アウトバウンド活動、商談設定、リード育成、イベント支援を担っていただきます。

Sales Development Representative（Inside Sales）として、新規顧客開拓および既存顧客の維持• 活性化のために、以下を実施していただきます。

- 戦略的なアウトバウンド（コールドコール• メール）

- コンサルティング型アプローチ

- 営業との密なチーム連携

- 高品質なプロスペクティング

Salesforceでのパイプライン管理、イベント/キャンペーンのサポート、Apptio製品やITファイナンス、IT投資管理（TBM）についての深い理解も求められます。

プロフェッショナリズム、自信、強い意欲を持ち、部門横断で成果を出せる方を歓迎します。

【業務内容】

• インバウンド（問い合わせ）リードの対応

• アウトバウンドコール/メールによるプロスペクト開拓

• コールスクリプト、セグメンテーション、アプローチ戦略の策定と実行

• 有望なリードの選別と営業アポイントメントの設定

• 必要に応じたセールスプレゼンテーションの実施

• Salesforce.com を用いたパイプラインおよび活動管理（通話記録、パイプライン、アカウントノート等）

• Apptio製品、ITファイナンス、TBM（IT投資管理）の技術的理解の習得

• 価値提案の明確なコミュニケーション、反論/競合への対応、FAQ対応

• 顧客のビジネス課題を理解し、期待を超えるソリューション提供を目指す

• 営業との連携によるチーム全体の生産性最適化

• 営業、プロダクト、カスタマーサクセスへの市場インサイト提供

• マーケティング主催イベント、ウェビナー、キャンペーンのサポート

【必須要件】

• IT企業でのインサイドセールス経験 5年以上

• コールドコール• メールキャンペーンを通じたリード獲得実績

• 高いコミュニケーション能力、チームワーク、分析力、問題解決力

• 企業IT部門の経営層への創造的なアプローチ戦略の実行能力

• CRM（Salesforce等）や営業ツールの高い活用スキル

• データ分析能力

• ベストプラクティス共有、プロセス改善、メッセージング改善ができる

• プロフェッショナリズム、自信、主体性、強い意欲

• スピード感と変化の大きい環境で自主的に働ける能力

【歓迎要件】

• エンタープライズ企業、役職者への営業経験

• 量よりも質を重視した、丁寧で戦略的なアプローチ経験

• SaaS / IT業界での営業• プロスペクティング経験

• 英語力（読み• 書き）

• エンタープライズセールスへのキャリア志向

• ITファイナンス / TBM の知識があれば尚可

【Apptioについて】

Apptioは、戦略的なテクノロジー投資判断を支援するSaaSのリーディングカンパニーです。

Apptioのソリューションは、世界1万人以上のCIOやビジネスリーダーに支持されるグローバル標準のフレームワーク Technology Business Management (TBM) を基盤としています。

企業全体のITファイナンスプロセスを高度化し、テクノロジー投資によるビジネス価値の最大化を実現します。

世界1,800社以上、Fortune 100の60%以上がApptioを活用してデジタルトランスフォーメーションを推進しています。

2007年に米国ワシントン州で創業し、現在は19のグローバル拠点で活動。

2020年には日本法人を設立し、日本企業のDX推進を支援しています。

私たちは、ApptioのソリューションがIT業界に革新をもたらすと信じ、

情熱• スピード• チームワークをもって継続的な改善と成長に取り組んでいます。

Required education

None

Required technical and professional expertise

Required Qualifications (5+ Years)

• Minimum of 5+ years of inside sales experience in the IT industry

• Proven ability to generate qualified leads through cold calls and email outreach

• Strong communication, teamwork, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to execute creative strategies to reach senior IT leaders

• Proficiency in CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and sales tools

• Strong data analysis skills

• Ability to share best practices and continuously improve processes and messaging

• High level of professionalism, confidence, initiative, and motivation

• Ability to work proactively and independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

【必須要件】

• IT企業でのインサイドセールス経験 5年以上

• コールドコール• メールキャンペーンを通じたリード獲得実績

• 高いコミュニケーション能力、チームワーク、分析力、問題解決力

• 企業IT部門の経営層への創造的なアプローチ戦略の実行能力

• CRM（Salesforce等）や営業ツールの高い活用スキル

• データ分析能力

• ベストプラクティス共有、プロセス改善、メッセージング改善ができる

• プロフェッショナリズム、自信、主体性、強い意欲

• スピード感と変化の大きい環境で自主的に働ける能力

Preferred technical and professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience selling to enterprise or executive-level audiences

• Experience with strategic, high-quality outreach (rather than high-volume calling)

• Experience in SaaS, enterprise software, or IT-related sales

• English reading and writing ability

• Strong interest in building a long-term career in enterprise sales

• Familiarity with TBM, IT financial management, or technology investment management is a plus

【歓迎要件】

• エンタープライズ企業、役職者への営業経験

• 量よりも質を重視した、丁寧で戦略的なアプローチ経験

• SaaS / IT業界での営業• プロスペクティング経験

• 英語力（読み• 書き）

• エンタープライズセールスへのキャリア志向

• ITファイナンス / TBM の知識があれば尚可

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For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.

Client-provided location(s): Tokyo, Japan

Job ID: IBM-78454

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-12-03T18:57:56