Account Executive - Greater China

Shanghai Permanent RMB270,000 - RMB370,000 per year View Job Description
This is a closing-focused role. Our marketing team and SDRs handle brand awareness and lead qualification - you take qualified leads (Inbound / SQL) and convert them into signed contracts. Given the quarterly target, you may be responsible for the outbound prospecting strategy. Your job is to move deals efficiently from Discovery to close.
  • Early-stage China market: your work directly shapes business direction
  • Supportive culture with a high level of empowerment.

About Our Client

A well-established online English learning platform, supported by respected investors including Bessemer Venture Partners and Benchmark. It partners with hundreds of companies to enhance English communication, enabling international expansion, cross-border e-commerce, and global team collaboration across China.

Job Description

* Own the full sales cycle for qualified leads: Discovery, solution presentation, negotiation, and close

* Understand enterprise buyer needs (HR / L&D decision-makers) and deliver tailored proposals

* Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders - HR Directors, L&D leads, and executive sponsors

* Maintain accurate CRM records and deliver reliable quarterly pipeline forecasts

* Collaborate with Customer Success to ensure smooth post-sale onboarding

* Share frontline market insights to continuously improve sales messaging and positioning

The Successful Applicant

Must-Haves

* 8+ years of B2B sales experience with a proven, independent track record of closing deals

* English proficiency at CEFR B2 or above - required as a working language

(Equivalent benchmarks: IELTS 5.5-6.0 | TOEFL iBT 72-94 | Cambridge B2 First (FCE)

* Native Mandarin speaker

* Demonstrated ability to manage multi-stakeholder enterprise sales cycles

* Familiarity with enterprise sales methodology - discovery, proposal, objection handling, and negotiation

* Self-motivated with strong organisational skills; able to operate with minimal management overhead Preferred Experience

* Background in SaaS, EdTech, HR tech, or corporate training / L&D solutions

* Experience engaging with HR and Learning & Development teams

* Familiar with HR procurement processes at MNCs or outbound-focused Chinese enterprises

* Prior experience at a fast-growing startup or international company

What's on Offer

* Hybrid working - 2 remote days per week; paid time off from your first month

* Private health insurance + lunch allowance

* Global team with Silicon Valley roots - flat, open, results-first culture

* Early-stage China market: your work directly shapes business direction

Contact
Jona Zhang
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7016278
Phone number
+86 21 6035 3532

Job summary

Function
Sales
Specialisation
Account Manager
What is your area of specialisation?
Business Services
Location
Shanghai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jona Zhang
Consultant phone
+86 21 6035 3532
Job Reference
JN-052026-7016278

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

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