Library Renewal Sales Executive - Japan

About Sage:

Sage is a global academic publisher of books, journals, and library resources with a growing range of technologies to enable discovery, access, and engagement. Believing that research and education are critical in shaping society, 24-year-old Sara Miller McCune founded Sage in 1965. Today, we are controlled by a group of trustees charged with maintaining our independence and mission indefinitely.

Your new role:

• Report to Manager, Library Renewals & Sales Reporting – ANZ, Japan & SEA.
• Provide operational resilience in a key market.
• Support subscription renewals and drive new business.
• Deepen engagement with academic institutions, consortia, and key agents.
• Unlock further potential in the Mary Ann Liebert (MAL) business segment.

As Library Renewal Sales Executive - Japan, you will :

• Manage and renew institutional subscriptions; transition accounts to package and multisite deals.
• Generate new business across journals and learning products.
• Collaborate with consortia, universities, and sales agents to ensure comprehensive coverage.
• Support and grow the USD1 million MAL business through account management and upselling.
• Regularly report progress and coordinate with marketing and renewals teams.
• Strengthen Sage’s visibility and engagement in the Japanese academic and library sector.

Could you be our new Library Renewal Sales Executive - Japan?

• Demonstrated interest in academic publishing and/or education.
• Customer relationship and account management skills, ideally with experience in sales or other client-facing roles.
• Comfortable working with data and reporting tools to track progress and share updates with internal stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and work independently with initiative and self-motivation.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively across diverse cultures.
• Proficiency in Japanese to support communication with local institutions and business partners.
• Comfortable communicating in English, both written and spoken, to support internal collaboration across regional and global teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

A cover letter is important to us, this offers the hiring manager valuable insights into how your skill set aligns with the role, what unique contributions you can bring to the team and why you are interested in this position. Therefore, when applying for this role online, please upload your cover letter and CV as one document.

Applications without a cover letter may regrettably not be reviewed.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Sage we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that is representative of all sections of society and to sustaining a culture that celebrates difference, encourages authenticity, and creates a deep sense of belonging. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief as creating value through diversity is what makes us strong.  As a business and as an organization with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.

Company Acknowledgement

This job description is not contractual. To perform this role successfully, you must perform each of the key accountabilities satisfactorily. To meet changes in business operational, procedural or technical requirements Sage may add, remove or amend/change the accountabilities for this position and you should be aware that you may be asked to undertake reasonable tasks and activities outside those for which you are primarily employed.