Lime is the largest global shared micromobility business, operating in close to 30 countries across five continents. We’re on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Our electric bikes and scooters have powered more than one billion rides in cities around the world. Named a 2025 Time 100 Most Influential Company, Lime continues to set the pace for shared micromobility globally, spurring a new generation of clean alternatives to car ownership. Lime is seeking a Sales Manager to join our dynamic team in Japan. In this role, you will be instrumental in executing the strategy to build and scale Lime’s parking presence. You will work closely with key partners, including the Country Manager, the global Business Development team, and the Operations and Government Relations teams.This is a highly collaborative role where you will help manage a team of contractors focused on driving parking port acquisition. The ideal candidate is a results-oriented and innovative thinker who excels in a fast-paced startup environment. You’re a proactive problem solver with a bias for action, capable of balancing daily execution with broader strategic goals.<h3>What you’ll do:</h3><ul style=""><li>Manage the execution and reporting for the parking port acquisition strategy in Japan, including onboarding and account management.</li><li>Develop and implement scalable sales tactics to acquire parking ports for Lime vehicles.</li><li>Collaborate with the global Business Development team to support the negotiation of competitive deals.</li><li>Manage daily and weekly performance metrics and compensation schemes for non-badged sales representatives from our agency partners.</li><li>Analyze quantitative and qualitative data, including sales performance and market trends, to help refine the port acquisition strategy.</li><li>Prepare and present market analysis, insights, and strategic recommendations to the Country Manager and leadership team.</li><li>Support the growth of new revenue streams, such as vehicle advertising and B2B partnerships.</li><li>Collaborate with the US Business Development team to support and expand Lime's Uber integration in Japan.</li></ul><h3>About you:</h3><ul style=""><li>Bilingual in Japanese and English, with advanced business-level Japanese and business-level English communication skills required.</li><li>5-7+ years of experience in a strategic sales, sales operations, or partnership role with a background in sales acquisition strategies.</li><li>People management experience, including the management of external non-badged sales representatives.</li><li>Demonstrated experience managing various sales channels and partners, with the ability to prioritize short- and long-term goals.</li><li>Ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment with cross-functional stakeholders.</li><li>Experience in sourcing, negotiating, and driving contracts to closure.</li><li>Passionate about mobility, sustainability, and Lime’s mission to create a future of transportation that is shared, affordable, and carbon-free.</li></ul>#LI-Remote#LI-MW1If you want to make an impact, Lime is the place for you. Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? If this role excites you we encourage you to apply. Explore all opportunities on our career page.Lime is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to building and developing a team that reflects a wider range of backgrounds, abilities, identities, and experiences. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please email recruiting-operations@li.me for assistance.

SMART MOBILITY FOR THE MODERN WORLD:
Lime is founded on a simple idea that all communities deserve access to smart, affordable mobility.
Through the equitable distribution of shared scooters, bikes and transit vehicles, we aim to reduce dependence on personal automobiles for short distance transportation and leave future generations with a cleaner, healthier planet.

Senior Sales Lead

Lime is the largest global shared micromobility business, operating in close to 30 countries across five continents. We’re on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Our electric bikes and scooters have powered more than one billion rides in cities around the world. Named a 2025 Time 100 Most Influential Company, Lime continues to set the pace for shared micromobility globally, spurring a new generation of clean alternatives to car ownership. Lime is seeking a Sales Manager to join our dynamic team in Japan. In this role, you will be instrumental in executing the strategy to build and scale Lime’s parking presence. You will work closely with key partners, including the Country Manager, the global Business Development team, and the Operations and Government Relations teams.This is a highly collaborative role where you will help manage a team of contractors focused on driving parking port acquisition. The ideal candidate is a results-oriented and innovative thinker who excels in a fast-paced startup environment. You’re a proactive problem solver with a bias for action, capable of balancing daily execution with broader strategic goals.<h3>What you’ll do:</h3><ul><li>Manage the execution and reporting for the parking port acquisition strategy in Japan, including onboarding and account management.</li><li>Develop and implement scalable sales tactics to acquire parking ports for Lime vehicles.</li><li>Collaborate with the global Business Development team to support the negotiation of competitive deals.</li><li>Manage daily and weekly performance metrics and compensation schemes for non-badged sales representatives from our agency partners.</li><li>Analyze quantitative and qualitative data, including sales performance and market trends, to help refine the port acquisition strategy.</li><li>Prepare and present market analysis, insights, and strategic recommendations to the Country Manager and leadership team.</li><li>Support the growth of new revenue streams, such as vehicle advertising and B2B partnerships.</li><li>Collaborate with the US Business Development team to support and expand Lime's Uber integration in Japan.</li></ul><h3>About you:</h3><ul><li>Bilingual in Japanese and English, with advanced business-level Japanese and business-level English communication skills required.</li><li>5-7+ years of experience in a strategic sales, sales operations, or partnership role with a background in sales acquisition strategies.</li><li>People management experience, including the management of external non-badged sales representatives.</li><li>Demonstrated experience managing various sales channels and partners, with the ability to prioritize short- and long-term goals.</li><li>Ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment with cross-functional stakeholders.</li><li>Experience in sourcing, negotiating, and driving contracts to closure.</li><li>Passionate about mobility, sustainability, and Lime’s mission to create a future of transportation that is shared, affordable, and carbon-free.</li></ul>#LI-Remote#LI-MW1If you want to make an impact, Lime is the place for you. Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? If this role excites you we encourage you to apply. Explore all opportunities on our career page.Lime is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to building and developing a team that reflects a wider range of backgrounds, abilities, identities, and experiences. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please email recruiting-operations@li.me for assistance.

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