Sales and Planning jobs and career trends in the automotive industry

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Increase in IT, electronics, and web-related jobs

Sales jobs related to IT, electronics, and the Web are on the rise due to advances in automated driving technology and electrification. Sales jobs related to high-potential products and services are also popular. While some companies require experience and product knowledge, others tend to hire and train talented young salespeople. Be specific about what kind of sales person you are, how you think and act, and the results you have achieved, and show them off in the interview.

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  • Motorcycle Business Development Manager

    • IT, Software platform
    • Sales, Business Development & Strategy, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥9,500,000~¥14,000,000

    A global automotive technology company specializing in cockpit electronics, including digital instrument clusters, infotainment systems, head-up displays, and domain controllers. Headquartered in America, they partner with major automakers worldwide to deliver innovative, software-defined Headquartered in America, they partner with major automakers worldwide to deliver innovative, software-defined vehicle solutions that enhance the driver and passenger experience.

    This role is responsible for driving strategic business growth and account management activities with major 2-wheeler OEM customers. The position focuses on strengthening customer relationships, expanding business opportunities, and supporting long-term growth strategies for advanced cockpit electronics and mobility solutions.

    The role works closely with cross-functional global teams and acts as a key commercial interface between customers and internal stakeholders.

    Details.

  • After-Sales Planning & Operations | Planning and operation in the after-sales service domain

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • Executive Management, Business planning・Business management, Sales Operations, Sales Planning & Analysis, Research & Analysis
    • Saitama
    • ¥5,900,000~¥10,900,000

    As an automobile manufacturer that continues to evolve to provide "joy" to more people 10 years, 20 years, and beyond, we have been and will continue to challenge to create new values that are not bound by existing frameworks, so that we can continue to please our customers around the world.
    The company, which has been providing multiple products loved by many customers based on its solid technical capabilities, is recruiting associates to integrate with the ICT society and create new services.


    You will be responsible for the operation of the technical service area for swappable batteries and swap stations, as well as planning and operation in the after-sales service area.

    Details.

  • Electronic Brake System Test Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Electronics, QC・QA, Circuit & Mounting Design, Electrical & electronic control design, Electrical & electronic control design, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Chiba
    • ¥6,500,000~¥8,500,000

    As a global automotive parts supplier operating in 57 countries, it focuses on key industry megatrends such as autonomous driving, electrification, and connectivity, shaping the future of mobility. Established in 2000 as a joint venture with a major Japanese company, it has its headquarters and engineering center in Yokohama, providing development, technology, and products to Japanese customers.

    As the person in charge of developing electronically controlled brake products at a major German automotive parts manufacturer,
    you will install prototype products under development in vehicles and conduct actual vehicle driving tests.

    Details.

  • Order Management & Sales Planning Specialist Staff

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Supply Chain Management, Logistics Operation, SCM, Sales Administration
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥4,000,000~¥6,500,000

    A commercial vehicle manufacturer based in Japan that develops, manufactures, and sells trucks, buses, and industrial engines. With production bases and sales networks both domestically and internationally, we provide products to over 170 countries and regions worldwide, leveraging our global network to develop manufacturing.
    We are proactive in developing electrification and environmental technologies, and have taken a leading stance on environmental measures, such as quickly launching mass-produced small electric trucks to the market. The technical expertise and high quality we have cultivated over many years are highly regarded both domestically and internationally, and we are highly trusted by business partners, characterized by a diverse corporate culture where global talent thrives.

    You will be responsible for smooth execution from order placement to group sales in overseas bus markets, as well as the formulation of accurate sales plans.
    Ensure smooth order-to-Group Sale execution and accurate sales planning for international bus markets.

    Details.

  • Sales manager Hiroshima

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Sales, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Hiroshima
    • ¥8,000,000~¥9,500,000

    As a global automotive parts supplier operating in 57 countries, it focuses on key industry megatrends such as autonomous driving, electrification, and connectivity, shaping the future of mobility. Established in 2000 as a joint venture with a major Japanese company, it has its headquarters and engineering center in Yokohama, providing development, technology, and products to Japanese customers.

    You will handle a range of products related to vehicle safety and driving stability, including automatic braking, lane keeping, traction prevention, electronically controlled brakes, and steering control.
    You will be able to start both existing and new business operations.

    Details.

  • BD & Account Management Senior Specialist

    • IT, Software platform
    • Sales, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Hiroshima
    • ¥8,500,000~¥10,500,000

    A global automotive technology company specializing in cockpit electronics, including digital instrument clusters, infotainment systems, head-up displays, and domain controllers. Headquartered in America, they partner with major automakers worldwide to deliver innovative, software-defined Headquartered in America, they partner with major automakers worldwide to deliver innovative, software-defined vehicle solutions that enhance the driver and passenger experience.

    This role acts as a bridge between Business Development and Account Management functions, supporting customer relationship management and strategic business growth activities. The position focuses on maintaining strong customer engagement, supporting RFQ activities, and coordinating internal teams to support long-term business expansion.

    Details.

  • Special Wire Harness Resident Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Electronics, Sales・Service Engineer, Sales・Service Engineer, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer, Mechanical Design, Electrical & electronic control design, Electrical & electronic control design, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥7,000,000~¥9,000,000

    A global leader specializing in high‑speed automotive data‑transmission solutions. Unlike traditional wire‑harness manufacturers, the company focuses on advanced data cables, connectors, and custom cable assemblies that support next‑generation mobility technologies. Their products enable fast, secure, and reliable data flow for modern vehicles, including systems used in ADAS, cameras, sensors, infotainment, autonomous driving, and connected‑car platforms.

    In this role, you will act as the technical interface between Japanese automotive OEM customers and global engineering teams, supporting the development and application of wire harness and high-speed data solutions for next-generation vehicle systems.

    As part of your onboarding process, you will be sent to one or possible both China and Germany for several months of training to familiarize yourself with the products and technologies.

    You will be embedded in the world's largest OEM as a resident engineer and handling customer-facing technical discussions, coordinate requirements with internal development teams, support project execution and business expansion activities, and help ensure successful delivery of automotive connectivity solutions working with some of the world's best engineers.

    Details.

  • FAE – Power Solutions & Conductive Capacitors | FAE / Product Technology - Conductive Capacitors × Power Solutions

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Electronics, Sales・Service Engineer, Circuit & Mounting Design, Electrical & electronic control design, FAE
    • Kyoto
    • ¥5,500,000~¥9,500,000

    As a major Japanese manufacturer with a global presence, we operate B2B businesses mainly in electronic components and materials. It is characterized by its deep involvement in growth areas such as automotive, telecommunications infrastructure, and semiconductors, supporting product development for manufacturers worldwide.
    Leveraging production and development bases both domestically and internationally, we have built a consistent global supply system, and our business model focuses on the "contents" rather than finished products, creating long-term and stable business relationships. With scale and reliability as a member of a major group, we are expected to continue growing in overseas markets.

    Product Technology / Technical Sales: You will anticipate changes in industry trends, utilize circuit simulations, and propose optimal capacitors and develop new product plans.
    FAE: You will propose technical solutions to power supply design engineers.

    Details.

  • Sales Representative – Semiconductor Materials | Domestic Sales of Semiconductor Materials Products

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Sales, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥6,000,000~¥8,500,000

    As a major Japanese manufacturer with a global presence, we operate B2B businesses mainly in electronic components and materials. It is characterized by its deep involvement in growth areas such as automotive, telecommunications infrastructure, and semiconductors, supporting product development for manufacturers worldwide.
    Leveraging production and development bases both domestically and internationally, we have built a consistent global supply system, and our business model focuses on the "contents" rather than finished products, creating long-term and stable business relationships. With scale and reliability as a member of a major group, we are expected to continue growing in overseas markets.

    To expand the business of encapsulating materials for semiconductors and electronic components, you will collaborate with domestic and international internal stakeholders and agents to conduct sales activities at global procurement, development, and production sites of Japanese semiconductor manufacturers and Japanese electronic component manufacturers.

    Details.

  • Next-Generation Business Division - Open position | Next-Generation Business Division - Open Position

    • Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
    • Executive Management, Business planning・Business management, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,000,000~¥12,000,000

    It is a company that develops mobility-related services and promotes the digitalization of transportation and transportation methods.
    Utilizing its proprietary apps and platforms, it offers a variety of services centered on taxi dispatch services. As
    one of only a dozen or so unicorn companies in Japan, it co-creates new mobility services with various companies.

    Regardless of your job role, you will be responsible for planning and implementing measures necessary for business and company growth in next-generation businesses (GX, logistics, autonomous driving), as well as building systems and frameworks.

    * Depending on your preferences and aptitude, you will be assigned to a department/project staff.
    * Depending on your preferences and experience, we will coordinate with each other during interviews and other means.

    Details.

  • Regional Mobility Strategy & Planning | Planning and Promotion of Regional Mobility Strategy

    • Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
    • Executive Management, Business planning・Business management, Business Development & Strategy, Brand Marketing
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,000,000~¥12,000,000

    It is a company that develops mobility-related services and promotes the digitalization of transportation and transportation methods.
    Utilizing its proprietary apps and platforms, it offers a variety of services centered on taxi dispatch services. As
    one of only a dozen or so unicorn companies in Japan, it co-creates new mobility services with various companies.

    By addressing the unique realities and transportation challenges of each region, you will take on the challenge of realizing sustainable regional transportation by combining solutions such as taxi DX, cheering squad schemes, Japanese-style ride-sharing, public ride-sharing, and ride-sharing.

    Details.

  • General Manager (Certified Pre-Owned Sales Director)

    • Distribution & Retail
    • Executive Management, Management・CEO・COO ,Sales, Area・Regional Sales, Retail Sales (B2C)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥9,000,000~¥14,000,000

    A prominent automotive dealership in Japan, known for its long-standing reputation for quality service and a diverse premium vehicle line up continues to They merged with a major US transportation and dealership group a few years showing their strong and stable presence in the competitive dealer market. They merged with a major US transportation and dealership group a few years showing their strong and stable presence in the competitive dealer market.

    We are looking for someone who will lead the sales team as the head of the used car sales division, including Yokohama Kohoku and Shin-Yurigaoka, overseeing the sales team and overseeing revenue and customer satisfaction in the used car division.

    Details.

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