Japan Growth Lead
Job description
Replit is the agentic software creation platform that enables anyone to build applications using natural language. With millions of users worldwide, Replit is democratizing software development by removing traditional barriers to application creation.
We're looking for a Japan Growth Lead to establish and scale Replit's commercial presence in Japan. This is a high-impact, externally-facing role that sits at the intersection of enterprise business development, channel sales, and market strategy. You'll own how Replit shows up in the Japanese market, building partnerships with enterprise and government customers, activating reseller and channel partner networks, and representing Replit at major industry events and conferences.
This role is ideal for someone who has deep roots in Japan's business landscape, understands how to navigate enterprise and public-sector sales cycles in Japan, and knows how to build trust with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
What You'll Do
Enterprise & Government Partnerships
Own end-to-end partnership development with enterprise accounts, government agencies, and public sector institutions in Japan
Identify, prospect, and close strategic partnerships with large Japanese enterprises across technology, finance, manufacturing, retail, and more
Navigate complex, multi-stakeholder procurement processes typical of Japanese enterprise and government accounts
Build long-term relationships with key decision-makers, executives, and procurement leads
Channel & Reseller Activation
Identify, recruit, and activate resellers, system integrators, and channel partners who can distribute Replit's products in Japan
Develop enablement programs, co-selling motions, and joint go-to-market strategies with channel partners
Negotiate partnership agreements, reseller terms, and co-marketing arrangements
Monitor partner performance and iterate on programs to maximize channel revenue
Education (EDU) Partnerships
Build partnerships with Japanese universities, coding bootcamps, and educational institutions to drive adoption of Replit in learning environments
Work with Ministries of Education and government digital transformation initiatives to position Replit as the platform for coding education
Design programs that give educational partners meaningful access to Replit's tools, curriculum resources, and credits
Product-Led Growth (PLG) & Community
Drive bottom-up adoption among Japanese builders through community engagement, developer relations, and PLG initiatives
Partner with Replit's Product, Marketing, and Community teams to surface Japan-specific use cases and advocate for localization features
Build and nurture a community of Replit power users and advocates in Japan
Market Representation & Pipeline Development
Represent Replit at major Japanese technology conferences, trade shows, and industry events (e.g., SusHi Tech, Japan Tech Week)
Build and manage a robust deal pipeline, tracking opportunities from prospecting through close
Report on partnership and growth metrics, ensuring activities convert to measurable business impact
Collaborate with Replit's global Partnerships team on cross-functional initiatives across enterprise, education, and international expansion
Required Skills & Experience
8+ years of experience in partnerships, business development, enterprise sales, or growth, ideally in a technology or SaaS environment
Native or business-level Japanese fluency and deep cultural familiarity with Japan's business environment
Proven track record sourcing, structuring, and closing enterprise or government partnerships in Japan
Experience working with or selling to Japanese public sector institutions, large enterprises, or through channel/reseller networks
Strong communicator who can adapt messaging for technical developers, non-technical operators, C-suite executives, and government stakeholders alike
Self-starter with a bias for action; comfortable with ambiguity and excited to build market presence from the ground up
Data-driven mindset — you measure what matters and use insights to iterate quickly
Genuine passion for the future of software creation and democratizing access to building software
Bonus Qualifications
Background in developer tools, coding education, SaaS platforms, or digital transformation consulting
Existing enterprise, government, or channel partner relationships in Japan you'd bring to the role
Experience managing or building partner programs at scale, including reseller programs with tiered incentives
Familiarity with Japanese government digital initiatives such as DX (Digital Transformation) mandates or e-Gov platforms
Business-level English fluency for collaboration with Replit's global team
This is a full-time role based in Tokyo, Japan. You'll work closely with Replit's global Partnerships team and report to the International Partnerships Lead.
Full-Time Employee Benefits Include:
💰 Competitive Salary & Equity
💹 401(k) Program with a 4% match (US Only)
⚕️ Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
🩼 Short Term and Long Term Disability
🚼 Paid Parental, Medical, Caregiver Leave
🏝 Flexible Time Off (FTO) + Holidays
🚗 Commuter Benefits (In-Office Only)
📱 Monthly Wellness Stipend
🧑💻 Autonomous Work Environment
🖥 In Office Set-Up Reimbursement (In-Office Only)
🚀 Quarterly Team Gatherings
☕ In Office Amenities (In-Office Only)
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Interviewing + Culture at Replit
To achieve our mission of making programming more accessible around the world, we need our team to be representative of the world. We welcome your unique perspective and experiences in shaping this product. We encourage people from all kinds of backgrounds to apply, including and especially candidates from underrepresented and non-traditional backgrounds.