Head of Acquisition Sales, Grocery & Retail - Japan
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About the Team:
Grocery & Retail is a startup within Uber: a fast-growing team focussed on building Uber's non-restaurant delivery business, spanning groceries, essentials, alcohol, pharmaceuticals, beauty, and more. With the backing of Uber's global platform and customer base, we are transforming how Japanese consumers shop and how retailers reach customers. The market is highly fragmented, and traditional retailers are conservative - but with creativity, resilience, and smart strategy, we are unlocking significant new growth.
About the Role:
As Head of Acquisition (Japan, Grocery & Retail), you will lead our efforts to bring new enterprise and mid-market retailers onto the Uber platform. You will manage a team of Account Executives, set strategy, and directly engage with top merchants to secure new partnerships. This is a critical leadership role: you will define our approach to acquisition in a conservative, complex market and help shape the long-term success of Uber's retail vertical.
Your Impact in Role:
- Lead the acquisition of new merchants across grocery, liquor, pharmacy, and broader retail.
- Develop and execute acquisition strategies, tailoring approaches for enterprise and mid-market retailers.
- Support, coach, and motivate a team of Account Executives to deliver results under pressure.
- Personally negotiate with priority merchants, balancing retailer profitability with consumer affordability.
- Collaborate with internal teams (Direct Sales, Sales Ops, APAC stakeholders) to design customised solutions for merchants
The Experience You'll Bring:
- Proven experience in negotiation and business development with retailers, FMCG/CPG, e-commerce, or consulting backgrounds.
- Strong people management skills, with a track record of coaching and developing high-performing sales teams.
- Problem-solving ability, intelligence, and resilience to navigate a challenging, conservative market.
- Flexibility and adaptability in balancing strategic planning with executional detail.
- Understanding of e-commerce, quick commerce, or online grocery (Netsuper) models.
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Advanatageous, but not essential experience:
- Experience acquiring new customers for online platforms.
- Direct background in retail, CPG, or online grocery.
- Ability to influence both senior executives and operational teams in retailers
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Pet-friendly Office
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Sabbatical
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Company Equity
- Performance Bonus
Professional Development
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program