Role Overview

RateGain Adara is seeking dynamic and results-oriented Partner-Sales for its Japan team.

Reporting to the Sr. Director of Sales Japan, You will be responsible for driving new client leads, nurturing & growing relationships with existing clients, and owning & managing a portfolio of accounts. You will leverage your deep knowledge of the AdTech industry and the programmatic advertising landscape, along with bringing a strong network of senior-level client and agency contacts, (travel & hospitality preferred), to achieve and exceed sales targets.The ideal candidate will have experience in AdTech and data, with a proven track record of closing high-value deals and growing strategic enterprise partnerships.

The ideal candidate will also be a strategic, creative thinker, with good English language skills, who is self-motivated and goal oriented. She/he must be passionate about delivering successful campaigns for advertisers using data and media and also have exceptional skills in using insights and analytics in a consultative approach to build ADARA's business with advertisers and agency partners in Japan.

The candidate should also be motivated to work independently, demonstrate high levels of pro-activity, be comfortable to work in International start up environment and to collaborate with colleagues in other regions around the world.

Responsibilities:

• New Business Development:
  Identify, prospect, and close new business opportunities with brands and agencies. Travel Focus including tourism boards
• Client Relationship Management:
  Own and grow a portfolio of accounts, ensuring client satisfaction and long-term success.
• Strategic Partnerships:
  Cultivate strong relationships with senior-level decision-makers in client organizations and media agencies.
• Sales Execution:
  Lead all stages of the sales process, from lead generation and pitching to contract negotiation and closing.
• Programmatic/Social Ad Expertise:
  Utilize your in-depth knowledge of the programmatic advertising landscape to create tailored solutions that meet client needs.
• Revenue Growth:
  Drive revenue by upselling and cross-selling within your book of business.
• Collaboration:
  Work closely with internal teams (e.g., Marketing, Product, and Customer Success) to ensure smooth execution of campaigns and ensure client success.
• Travel:
  Regular travel to client meetings, industry events, and conferences, as required, to maintain and build relationships.

Education & Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in AdTech or programmatic and/or social media sales with a proven track record of exceeding sales targets.
• Knowledge
• Strong portfolio of senior-level client and agency relationships, travel vertical
• Solid background in
  strategic B2B sales
  , particularly in
  programmatic environments
  .
• Passion for the AdTech industry and staying ahead of the latest trends and innovations.

Skills

• Deep understanding of programmatic advertising, including DSPs, SSPs, Social and data-driven advertising solutions.
• Experience working with major media agencies or large brands.
• Solid understanding of 1
  st
  Party Data and Data monetization.
• Ability to develop, pitch, and close high-value business deals.
• Ability to
  develop and grow strategic partnerships
  , expanding account revenue through upselling and cross-selling.
• Familiarity with analytics, measurement, and campaign optimization tools.
• Japanese native with business level English communication
  skills

Attitude

• Problem-solving ability is the capacity to tackle complex or challenging situations.
• Detail-oriented and committed to high-quality, accurate outputs.
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines effectively.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams and time zones.
• Adaptable and flexible in handling changing priorities and fast-paced environments.

About RateGain

RateGain Travel Technologies Limited is a global provider of AI-powered SaaS solutions for travel and hospitality that works with 3,200+ customers and 700+ partners in 100+ countries helping them accelerate revenue generation through acquisition, retention, and wallet share expansion.

RateGain today is one of the world's largest processors of electronic transactions, price points, and travel intent data helping revenue management, distribution and marketing teams across hotels, airlines, meta-search companies, package providers, car rentals, travel management companies, cruises and ferries drive better outcomes for their business.

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in India, today RateGain works with 26 of the Top 30 Hotel Chains, 25 of the Top 30 Online Travel Agents, 4 of the Top 5 Airlines, and all the top car rentals, including 16 Global Fortune 500 companies in unlocking new revenue every day.

About Adara:

Adara, a RateGain company, is a global leader in travel data analytics, harnessing the power of the world's largest travel data consortium. We help brands achieve better marketing ROI by delivering actionable insights from over 4 billion searches and 23 billion data points across 100+ countries. Our platform leverages AI to enable customer acquisition, retention, and wallet share expansion. For more information, visit Adara Website – www.