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JOB ID 24688
Head of Software/Connected Business Development - Japan
- Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
- Executive Management, Management Planning・Corporate strategy, Business planning・Business management
- Tokyo
- ¥9,000,000~¥17,500,000
The company, established in January 2022, is the Japanese subsidiary of a global automotive leader formed through the merger of two major automotive groups. With a diverse portfolio of renowned brands, it has rapidly established a strong presence in the Japanese market, achieving impressive sales and With a diverse portfolio of renowned brands, it has rapidly established a strong presence in the Japanese market, achieving impressive sales and driving sustained growth in the region.
Established in January 2022, it is the Japanese subsidiary of a global automotive industry leader created through the merger of two major automotive groups. With a diverse and well-known brand portfolio, the company has rapidly established a strong presence in the Japanese market, driving growth in the region while achieving impressive sales results.
Currently looking for a dynamic and visionary leader to drive the growth and success of their Software Business in Japan. As the Head of SWX Business, the individual will be at the forefront of innovation in the automotive and technology industries, responsible for growing the software business, overseeing key revenue and profitability targets, and ensuring the operational health of the business. Their leadership will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of mobility through cutting-edge technology and innovation in the automotive and technology industries, responsible for growing the software business, overseeing key revenue and profitability targets, and ensuring the operational health of the business. Their leadership will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of mobility through cutting-edge software and connected vehicle solutions.
The individual will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Sales, Marketing, Product Planning, and Aftersales to ensure In this high-impact role, the leader will bring deep expertise in both software and automotive tech, as well as a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences. In this high-impact role, the leader will bring deep expertise in both software and automotive tech, as well as a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences.
Job Description
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- Responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities:
-Lead the Software Business in Japan: Own and drive the growth of their software business in Japan, focusing on revenue, profitability, and long-term strategic success. Own and drive the growth of their software business in Japan, focusing on revenue, profitability, and long-term strategic success.
-Drive Revenue & Profitability: Achieve financial goals for the software division by unlocking new revenue streams, including partnerships, subscriptions, and value-added services. Drive Revenue & Profitability: Achieve financial goals for the software division by unlocking new revenue streams, including partnerships, subscriptions, and value-added services.
-Customer Experience: Champion the delivery of outstanding customer experiences through innovative and personalized software solutions, particularly in the area of vehicle connectivity and mobility services. Champion the delivery of outstanding customer experiences through innovative and personalized software solutions, particularly in the area of vehicle connectivity and mobility services.
-Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams (Sales, Marketing, Aftersales, Product Planning) to align software solutions Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams (Sales, Marketing, Aftersales, Product Planning) to align software solutions with broader business objectives and the future of mobility.
-Strategic Partnerships & Business Development: Build strong, lasting partnerships with external stakeholders, including automotive OEMs, tech companies, and other strategic partners. tech companies, and other strategic partners.
-Operational Excellence: Oversee operational KPIs to ensure the overall health and performance of the software business, ensuring consistent quality and efficiency. Oversee operational KPIs to ensure the overall health and performance of the software business, ensuring consistent quality and efficiency.
-Leadership: Act as a trusted advisor and partner to the senior leadership team in Japan, offering strategic insights and recommendations for business Leadership: Act as a trusted advisor and partner to the senior leadership team in Japan, offering strategic insights and recommendations for business growth and development.
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- Requirements
- -Strong Understanding of Software and Automotive Technology: Must possess a solid understanding of both software and automotive technology, with Strong Understanding of Software and Automotive Technology: Must possess a solid understanding of both software and automotive technology, with expertise in integrating the two.
-Extensive Experience: At least 10 years of experience in relevant industries, including roles in Sales or Aftersales.
-Leadership Skills: Must demonstrate strong leadership qualities, thought leadership, and a highly entrepreneurial, self-driven approach.
-Analytical and Data-Driven: Must be analytical, logical, and comfortable working with data to make informed, data-driven decisions.
-Stakeholder Management & Communication: Must have excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to present at an executive level and drive consensus across diverse teams to achieve targets.
-Team Collaboration: Should be a team player, able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams within the organization.
-Adaptability & Accountability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining accountability and achieving results.
-Language Requirements: Fluency in both Japanese and English is a must.
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- Location
- Tokyo
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- Work Style
- Remote working possible, Flex working possible
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- Salary
- ¥9,000,000~¥17,500,000
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- Attractive
Points - Overseas communication, Foreign capital company, Weekends and holidays off, Make use of languages, New businesses and services
- Attractive
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