Hello Clever is building the next generation of payments and loyalty infrastructure by turning every transaction into growth for merchants.
We’re an AI-powered fintech operating across 22+ markets, helping businesses move money in real time and convert payments into measurable outcomes like higher repeat rates, bigger baskets, and smarter customer engagement. Our platform combines local account-to-account rails, embedded cashback & loyalty products, and powerful data intelligence (Clever AI) so merchants can launch offers, optimise ROI, and scale faster - all through a single integration.
We’re also proud to be recognised on the global stage including being named Australia’s fastest-growing fintech, Top 100 Forbes Asia, ranked in the AFR Fastest-Growing Companies, and selected for Inc. Magazine’s Best in Business alongside some of the most iconic companies in the world.
Recognitions include:
• Australia’s Fastest Growing Fintech 2024 & 2025
• Forbes Asia Top 100
• AFR Fastest Growing Companies
• Inc. Magazine Best in Business
Japan represents a key pillar of our global expansion.
What we're looking for
Hello Clever is building the next generation of payments infrastructure where payments
become a growth engine, not a cost. We are entering Japan - one of the most strategic
fintech markets globally - and looking for a Founding Sales hire to help build our Japan
business from day one. This is not a traditional sales role.
You will help define:
• How we go to market
• Who we sell to
• How Japan scales globally
If you want to become a Country Lead at a global startup within a few years, this role is
designed for you.
Your Mission
• Build and scale Hello Clever’s Japan revenue engine.
• You won’t just close deals - you will build the playbook.
You might be a great fit if you:
• Want to become a Country Lead or GM in the next 3 years
• Thrive in ambiguity and zero-to-one environments
• Prefer building over inheriting territory
• Are comfortable working directly with global executives
• Want exposure beyond “just sales”
This role is especially strong for:
• Top Account Executives at SaaS / Fintech companies
• Early employees at foreign startups in Japan
• JP/EN bilingual operators aiming for global careers
About You
• 2+ years in B2B SaaS or Fintech sales
• Native Japanese + Business English
• Experience owning deals end-to-end
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• High ownership mindset
Nice to Have
• Payments / Cross-border / API infrastructure experience
• Startup or GTM build experience
• Existing fintech or enterprise network in Japan
• Own end-to-end sales in Japan
• Design Japan GTM strategy with global leadership
• Build early pipeline and define ICP
• Work directly with Product, Compliance, and Leadership teams
• Become the market voice of Japan internally
Interview process
• Intro Conversation
• Stakeholder Interview
• Short GTM Presentation
Growing Opportunity:
Successful candidates may grow into:
• Japan Country Lead
• APAC Expansion Lead
• Global GTM Leadership
You will work directly with global leadership and gain exposure rarely available in traditional corporate roles.
Hello Clever is a leading global financial technology company specialising in Instant Cashback and Real-Time Payments. Our cutting-edge payment gateway and settlement technologies enhance customer experiences and foster strong merchant partnerships.