1. Could you introduce yourself and tell us about you? Your current / recent jobs and employers? Previous companies and jobs?
He is currently working as a Sales Associate for a commodity trading platform in Tokyo, where he manages sales cycles for futures and options software. His responsibilities include prospecting, product demos, contract negotiation, and post-sales coordination with global support teams. He works primarily with Japanese trading firms and commodity desks. Previously, he served as a Business Development Executive for a financial data provider, focusing on energy and metals trading clients. His early career included a role as a Client Engagement Specialist for a risk and analytics SaaS company, supporting hedge fund clients and helping localize product messaging.
2. What skill(s) / experience would you self-describe as strongest or specialist in?
His strongest skills would be within financial sales, commodity market knowledge, and cross-border client engagement. He specializes in selling complex trading and analytics solutions to Japanese firms, navigating both technical and regulatory requirements. His ability to collaborate with global teams and adapt messaging for local clients makes him a strong fit for any related company, especially MNCs. One of his biggest achievements was closing a multi-year deal with a Tokyo-based energy trading firm, expanding product usage across three desks. He also led a localization initiative for derivates training materials, improving client onboarding and retention.
3. Do you have the list of key criteria according to the client’s requirements?
The candidate has about 5 years of experience in financial sales across commodities, futures, and options. He has worked with trading firms, hedge funds, and asset managers, and is familiar with energy and metals markets as well. He is also a native Japanese and fluent English speaker which makes him a strong candidate in the local Japanese market.
