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Sales Engineer (Fluent in Japanese) (Position located in Tokyo, Japan)

KnowBe4 · Tokyo, Japan

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
KnowBe4's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
21% of KnowBe4's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at KnowBe4
high
62 stale, 1 reposted of 62 open
Hiring momentum
115 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from KnowBe4's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for KnowBe4.

About this role

The Sales Engineer at KnowBe4 in Tokyo acts as a technical expert during the sales process, explaining product features and capabilities to potential customers. They collaborate with sales representatives to address technical queries, conduct product demonstrations, and lead Proof of Value engagements. This role requires strong technical knowledge in cybersecurity, excellent communication skills, and the ability to translate technical concepts into business value for clients.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of KnowBe4 as an employer.

What you need

  • 2 year degree or technical degree preferred
  • 1 year of presales experience or equivalent combination of technical and sales experience
  • Strong technical background in cybersecurity or related field
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Fluent in Japanese

Nice to have

  • Experience with Gmail and Google Docs
  • Experience with MS Office (Word and Excel)
  • Experience with web browsers (Chrome, Internet Explorer, etc.)
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and sales methodologies
  • Highly organized and result-oriented

What you get

  • Company-wide bonuses based on monthly sales targets
  • Employee referral bonuses
  • Adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Certification reimbursement
  • Certification completion bonuses

Worth weighing

  • Fluent in Japanese is a strict requirement
  • Technical background in cybersecurity is essential, which may limit candidates from other fields
  • The role involves a significant amount of customer engagement and communication, which may not suit all technical profiles

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Listed by KnowBe4 on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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