In the highly competitive business landscape of Japan, small companies with a workforce of 10-29 employees are emerging as significant contributors to the job market. According to the latest SalesNow DB report, conducted by SalesNow Co., Ltd., the top 20 companies in terms of job openings for the period from April 1, 2024, to April 1, 2025, have been identified. This database serves as one of the most comprehensive resources, showcasing data from approximately 5.4 million companies across the nation.
The leading company in this ranking is 'Women Empowerment Company,' boasting a staggering 56,364 job openings. This substantial figure highlights not only the company's commitment to diversity and inclusion but also its robust growth trajectory. Following closely are 'K.Y. Unity Co., Ltd.' and 'Icuco Co., Ltd.,' with 903 and 290 openings, respectively. Such numbers indicate that smaller teams are capable of significant growth and can seize opportunities in niche markets.
The results of this study reflect a noteworthy trend: the demand for talent in smaller enterprises is considerably high. This suggests that companies of this size are increasingly recognizing the importance of securing qualified personnel to facilitate their expansion and meet the demands of modern business operations.
Study Overview
- - Survey Period: April 1, 2024, to April 1, 2025
- - Data Source: SalesNow DB
- - Job Types Included: Excludes part-time job listings, focusing on full-time and contract positions.
- - Target Companies: Those with employee counts ranging from 10 to 29.
- - Aggregation Criteria: Companies were categorized based on their reported employee numbers and the total number of job listings issued.
SalesNow DB employs rigorous methods to extract data from various credible sources including commercial and real estate registrations, public announcements from tax offices, and governmental disclosures from both public and private entities. The figures associated with annual income and employee counts herein are derived from reliable public data; however, they may differ from figures reported by the companies themselves due to various reporting standards.
While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented, variability may occur due to the timing of data acquisition and SalesNow’s unique data standards. Thus, we do not guarantee the absolute accuracy of all details provided.
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Sales teams can now leverage data to make better decisions and take actions that drive productivity, helping them transition into high-performing sales organizations of the future.
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- - Company Name: SalesNow Co., Ltd.
- - Location: 1-4 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya, Tokyo, Shibuya Sakura Stage SHIBUYA Tower 7F
- - CEO: Koiki Muraoka
- - Established: August 2019
- - Business Focus: Planning, development, and management of SalesNow.
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