JOB ID 26024

Tier 1 Sales Manager | Toyota Account

  • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
  • Sales, Account Manager (B2B)
  • Tokyo
  • ¥7,000,000~¥10,000,000

A world leader in sustainable mobility and a technology partner to mobility players worldwide. Driven by innovation since its creation in the early part of the 20th century, the Group is today composed of five complementary business groups that enable it to offer its customers a wide range of solutions: intelligent exterior systems, complex modules, lighting systems, energy storage systems and battery and hydrogen electrification solutions. With intelligent exterior systems, complex modules, lighting systems, energy storage systems and battery and hydrogen electrification solutions. economic revenue of 1.14 billion euros in 2023 and a global network of 152 plants and 40 R&D centers.



Join a French Automotive Supplier as a Sales Manager where you will be responsible managing the Toyota Account with 2 junior members in the team. Act as the voice of the customer internally and drive long-term business growth. Act as the voice of the customer internally and drive long-term business growth.

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Job Description

  • Responsibilities
    - Develop and grow profitable business, increasing market share with the assigned OEM.
    - Lead RFI/RFQ process, prepare and submit quotations, and manage all customer price negotiations.
    - Define target pricing, track material margins, and ensure competitive yet profitable offers.
    - Manage cash-in for invoices (prototypes, tooling, investments) and monitor receivables.
    - Build and maintain trust-based customer relationships in line with the Code of Conduct.
    - Coordinate cross-functional teamwork (finance, legal, project, plant) to meet project and commercial objectives.
    - Validate contractual obligations with legal and ensure timely reception of customer documents.
    - Drive productivity plans, cost savings, and profitability improvements throughout the project lifecycle.
    - Monitor customer scorecards, portals, and satisfaction, relaying customer insights internally.
    - Contribute to business planning, budgeting, and continuous improvement of margin and cash optimization.
    - Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental requirements.
    - For managers: ensure team training and accountability in process management.
  • Requirements
    - Bachelor's degree (Business preferred).
    - 7+ years' sales experience in automotive Tier 1 or high-volume manufacturing.
    - Strong negotiation expertise.
    - Financial literacy and ability to manage margins and cash flow.
    - Deep knowledge of the automotive industry.
    - Fluent in Japanese and English (business level).

  • Preferred
    - Ideally Toyota Sales Experience but not a requirement
  • Location
    Tokyo
  • Work Style
    Remote working possible, Flex working possible
  • Salary
    ¥7,000,000~¥10,000,000
  • Attractive
    Points
    Over 50% Mid-Career Hires, Foreign capital company, Make use of languages, Global Mobility

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