JOB ID 28089

Key Account Manager

  • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
  • Sales, Account Manager (B2B)
  • Tokyo
  • ¥8,000,000~¥10,000,000

This company is a global automotive technology supplier specializing in advanced sensing systems, electrification, and intelligent mobility solutions.
Leveraging strong research and development capabilities, it operates globally and collaborates with major automakers (OEMs) to develop next-generation safety and interior technologies.

In this role you will lead account strategy, customer negotiations, pricing, new-business development, and overall commercial performance while managing a small team.

You will represent the customer internally and work closely with Engineering, Project Management, Finance, and global teams to translate customer requirements into business actions and secure profitable new business.

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Job Description

  • Responsibilities
    ■ Key Account Management & Business Development
    ・Manage existing major Japanese automotive OEM accounts.
    ・Develop and execute customer/account development strategies.
    ・Identify and pursue new business opportunities within assigned accounts.
    ・Drive profitable business growth and support acquisition of new programs.
    ・Understand customer requirements, market conditions, and competitive developments to support commercial strategy.

    ■ Commercial & Pricing Management
    ・Lead commercial negotiations with customers.
    ・Manage negotiations involving pricing, inflation adjustments, volume conditions, and other commercial topics.
    ・Develop pricing approaches that balance customer requirements with business profitability.
    ・Support budget and commercial performance management.
    ・Monitor business progress and communicate key developments to senior management.

    ■ Customer Relationship Management
    ・Act as a primary commercial interface for assigned Japanese OEM customers.
    ・Represent customer requirements internally across the organization.
    ・Ensure effective follow-up and action plans to maintain customer satisfaction.
    ・Coordinate responses to customer requirements relating to Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD).
    ・Maintain strong relationships with customer stakeholders through regular communication and visits.

    ■ New Business & Technology Promotion
    ・Work with Engineering and other technical teams to present and promote technology roadmaps to customers.
    ・Support the introduction of new products and technologies to create future business opportunities.
    ・Coordinate commercial and technical activities associated with potential new programs.
    ・Contribute to future business development within electrification and New Mobility.

    ■ Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration
    ・Work closely with Project Management, Engineering, Finance, and other internal functions.
    ・Coordinate with overseas Key Account Managers and global teams.
    ・Collaborate with European operations, Korean joint ventures, and other international locations.
    ・Support alignment between Japanese OEM requirements and global business activities.

    ■ Team Management
    ・Manage and support a team of approximately three members.
    ・Provide leadership, direction, and follow-up for team activities.
    ・Promote collaboration between the account team and internal stakeholders.
  • Requirements
    ・5+ years of sales experience within the manufacturing industry.
    ・Key Account Management experience within an automotive Tier 1 supplier.
    ・Tier 2 supplier candidates can also be considered where they have strong direct experience working with Japanese OEMs.
    ・Relevant product knowledge in areas such as e-Axles, On-Board Chargers, DC-DC Converters, Alternators, Dampers, Clutches, or related automotive technologies.
    ・Strong understanding of automotive commercial structures and business flows.
    ・Experience managing and negotiating customer commercial matters.
    ・Team management experience.
    ・Budget-management and negotiation capabilities.
    ・Japanese: Business to native level, sufficient for direct Japanese OEM customer management.
    ・English: Business level, sufficient for meetings, email communication, and coordination with international teams.
    ・Strong leadership, teamwork, and ability to operate effectively within a global organization.
  • Preferred
    ・Experience working for a foreign-capital / multinational automotive supplier.
    ・Experience working across international automotive programs and global account structures.
  • Location
    Tokyo
  • Work Style
    Flex working possible
  • Salary
    ¥8,000,000~¥10,000,000
  • Attractive
    Points
    Overseas business trip, Foreign capital company, Weekends and holidays off, Management Position

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