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Immediate appeal
If you have sales experience, it is important to demonstrate that you can make an immediate impact in your new position. Clearly state your achievements in sales, such as accomplishments, achievement rates, and budget attainment. Since occupational experience is emphasized, experience in intangible products and solution sales will increase your chances of changing jobs in other industries.
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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Director, Business Development
- Sales, Business Development & Strategy
- Kanagawa
- ¥15,000,000~¥28,000,000
The company is a leading global provider of advanced semiconductor manufacturing solutions. With a focus on delivering cutting-edge process technologies, they support a wide range of industries, including automotive, telecommunications, consumer electronics, and data centers. Known for its extensive manufacturing capabilities, the company operates multiple state-of-the-art fabrication facilities worldwide. Their innovative approach ensures the production of high-performance chips for various applications, driving technological advancements and enabling the next generation of smart devices. Committed to sustainability, the company integrates environmental responsibility into its operations, aiming to reduce energy consumption and minimize its environmental footprint. With a strong emphasis on customer collaboration, they provide tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of clients across diverse sectors.
As a Director of Business Development, Japan, you will be responsible for driving strategic growth and expanding customer relationships across the Japanese semiconductor market. You will lead the local Business Development and Field Application team, identifying and securing new opportunities involving processor IP, custom silicon, and software solutions. Working closely with key customers, you will manage the entire business development lifecycle from early engagement and opportunity qualification through negotiation and contract execution. As the primary point of contact for strategic accounts, you will build strong relationships across engineering, procurement, and executive leadership teams while developing account strategies aligned with customer roadmaps. You will collaborate with product management, engineering, marketing, and foundry partners to support customer success and influence future product direction based on market needs. Additionally, you will own pipeline management, revenue forecasting, and business performance tracking to ensure growth objectives are achieved. This role requires a blend of semiconductor industry expertise, leadership experience, and commercial acumen to successfully close complex, high-value engagements and strengthen the company's presence in Japan. -
PMO Consultant – Manufacturing Industry | PMO Consultant - Manufacturing Industry
- Consulting & Professional Services, Consulting
- Consulting, IT Consultant, Program・Project Management, Strategic Consultant, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
- Tokyo, Osaka
- ¥6,500,000~¥15,000,000
A management specialist company that supports the success of various projects such as corporate reforms, new businesses, and DX for major companies. We support large-scale projects such as core system renewal, new service development, and business reform across a wide range of industries including automotive, manufacturing, IT, aviation, and energy. Our hallmark is that we provide consistent support from execution to completion, including progress management, problem-solving, and coordination with stakeholders, going beyond planning. We provide execution support for project success in collaboration with companies from various industries.
You will provide PMO support for medium-term themes in manufacturing (DX/supply chain restructuring/equipment introduction/new product development, etc.). -
PJC (Project Controller) – Automotive Industry | PJC (Project Controller) - Automotive Industry
- Consulting & Professional Services, Consulting
- IT, Program・Project Management, Sales Administration
- Tokyo, Aichi
- ¥4,800,000~¥8,500,000
We are a management specialist company that supports the success of various projects such as corporate reforms, new ventures, and DX for major companies. We support large-scale projects such as core system renewal, new service development, and business transformation across a wide range of industries including automotive, manufacturing, IT, aviation, and energy. Our hallmark is that we provide consistent support from execution to completion, including progress management, problem-solving, and coordination with stakeholders, going beyond planning. We provide execution support for project success while collaborating with companies from various industries.
In the mobility industry, you will participate in software development projects in the In Car domain (such as in-car devices and various sensors). As a Project Controller (PJC) with engineering knowledge in mobility industry development projects, you will be responsible for accurately grasping and visualizing project status, early problem detection, and creating an environment where leaders can obtain information for decision-making. -
PMA (Project Management Analyst) – Automotive Industry | PMA (Project Management Analyst) - Automotive Industry
- Consulting & Professional Services, Consulting
- Consulting, IT Consultant, Program・Project Management, Strategic Consultant
- Tokyo, Aichi
- ¥6,500,000~¥11,000,000
We are a management specialist company that supports the success of various projects, including corporate reforms, new ventures, and DX for major companies. We support large-scale projects such as core system renewal, new service development, and business reform across a wide range of industries including automotive, manufacturing, IT, aviation, and energy. Our hallmark is that we go beyond planning, managing progress, solving issues, and coordinating with stakeholders, providing consistent support from execution to completion. We provide execution support for project success while collaborating with companies from various industries.
In the mobility industry, you will participate in software development projects in the In Car domain (such as in-car devices and various sensors). As a Project Analyst (PMA) with engineering knowledge in mobility industry development projects, you will support PMs and leadership teams, coordinate and resolve issues between teams, groups, and organizations, and play a key role in promoting project (PJ). -
Launch Services Engineer
- Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
- Executive Management, Business planning・Business management, Business Development & Strategy, International Sales, Program・Project Management
- Tokyo
- ¥6,000,000~¥11,000,000
We are a space business support company that promotes the commercialization of space businesses.
Since our founding, we have continuously accumulated a track record of successful applications in public projects in space utilization and satellite launches, led by government agencies and related organizations.
In 2021, we were the first domestic company to realize direct contracts with leading overseas space transport operators.
To date, we have been involved in over 100 satellite projects and have accumulated hundreds of space transportation and mission support projects.
In recent years, both our business domains and organizations have been in an expansion phase, providing
services that span the entire space industry value chain, from satellite development support to launches, operations, in-orbit demonstrations, and data utilization.
Leveraging strong technical understanding and business development capabilities, we are a company challenging business expansion and creating new space utilization needs amid rapidly growing market conditions.
This is an engineer position responsible for technical support to safely and reliably load customers' satellites onto rockets in the launch service business.
You will understand the requirements of both satellite operators and rocket operators, and promote the entire process from rocket selection to launch by supporting safety inspections, interface compatibility checks, launch site operations, and various applications to relevant ministries and government agencies.
In the launch service business, in addition to accurately assessing compliance with technical requirements and various regulations, you are expected to work together with customers, rocket operators, launch site personnel, and related organizations to organize and resolve issues and steadily advance the mission. Furthermore, we expect you to be involved not only in existing projects but also in expanding the launch service business and planning and developing new related services. -
Business Transformation Manager
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- Executive Management, Business planning・Business management
- Tokyo
- ¥9,000,000~¥11,000,000
The company is a global leader in sustainable transportation solutions, offering high-quality commercial vehicles and services. It also boasts a strong presence in the Japanese market, offering innovative solutions that promote efficiency and sustainability in the transportation and logistics industry.
The company is a global leader in sustainable transport solutions, specializing in premium commercial vehicles and services. With a strong presence in Japan, it offers innovative solutions to drive efficiency and sustainability across the transportation and logistics sectors.
This position spans all departments (8~9) of the Japan Business Division, leading the visualization, redesign, and digitization of internal business processes.
While each department handles detailed practical tasks, this position also establishes common methods, facilitates workshops, manages quality and progress, addresses issues, and clarifies execution responsibilities.
This role leads the mapping, redesign and digital enablement of internal business processes across all 8–9 departments in the Japan business unit.
Departmental subject matter experts will perform the detailed work; the role holder will establish the method, facilitate the work, maintain momentum, challenge weak delivery and ensure that practical future-state processes are produced. -
[Logistics Business] Strategic Planning (Senior)
- Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
- Sales, Sales Planning & Analysis, Account Manager (B2B)
- Tokyo
- ¥7,000,000~¥10,000,000
We are a company that develops mobility-related services and promotes the digitalization of transportation and mobility methods.
Utilizing proprietary apps and platforms, we offer a variety of services centered on taxi dispatch services, and
as one of only a dozen unicorn companies in Japan, we are co-creating new mobility services with various companies.
Our company is launching a new logistics business. In logistics, the success or failure of logistics depends on how we coordinate fluctuating demand such as cargo volume with the constraints of vehicles and drivers, depending on area and time of day. You will serve as a core member who quantitatively captures this supply-demand structure, visualizes it, and translates it into strategy. This is an extremely important position that supports early-stage business decision-making with numerical data. -
Director of Business Development for Defense
- Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
- Executive Management, Business planning・Business management, Business Development & Strategy
- Tokyo
- ¥7,000,000~¥11,000,000
An emerging leader within the Japanese space industry, they are a cutting-edge technology company, challenging new possibilities in space development. It is advancing innovative technological development for on-orbit services and space infrastructure. In the rapidly globalizing space business, the company's mission is to create new utilization models by strengthening collaboration with research institutions, companies, and government agencies, thereby making space a more accessible field. For individuals who want to be involved in future-oriented projects in a fast-paced environment, the company offers an environment full of challenges and growth opportunities. We welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds to join us in shaping the next generation of the space industry.
Take a leadership role in actively driving forward defense sector business for space technologies. Your work will be vital in steering the team through the process from business development to delivery, covering proposals, demonstrations of space technologies. The team is actively engaged with securing current government contracts and your role will cover both deepening relationships and closing a healthy pipeline, as well as developing new business opportunities in the public sector. -
Purchasing/Inventory/Production Management Administrative Duties
- IT, Software platform
- Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Sales Administration
- Tokyo
- ¥4,000,000~¥5,500,000
We are a technology company focused on research and provision of unmanned aerial systems for industrial applications and operation management platforms for low-altitude areas.
We have extensive implementation experience in diverse fields such as surveying, equipment inspection, and agricultural support, and our management technologies have been adopted for standard operations in multiple regions.
In recent years, we have expanded our business with overseas corporate establishment and large-scale procurement, and we continue to participate in public-private projects. We are promoting the construction of a global platform to create a new industry for low-altitude mobility that integrates hardware, software, and operational integration infrastructure.
As the person responsible for purchasing, inventory, and production management supporting our in-house developed products, you will be responsible for operating the entire supply chain, from order forecasting to parts procurement, production progress management, inventory management, and shipping. You will promote the establishment of a system that can stably supply necessary products at the right time by collaborating with domestic and international suppliers as well as internal development, sales, and manufacturing departments. Within the globally expanding business, you will be in a position where you can proactively oversee SCM while also improving operations and standardization. -
Independent Aftermarket Sales Specialist
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- Sales, Sales Planning & Analysis, Business Development & Strategy, Account Manager (B2B)
- Tokyo
- ¥6,000,000~¥8,000,000
This company is a well-established global technology and manufacturing company specializing in advanced automotive and industrial solutions.
The company develops and supplies a wide range of mechanical and electronic components, including power transmission systems, vehicle control technologies, safety-related components, and integrated engineering solutions. Its products support improvements in vehicle performance, efficiency, safety, and reliability.
With a strong international presence, the company works closely with major manufacturers worldwide and offers opportunities to collaborate with domestic and overseas engineering and business teams.
A global automotive technology supplier is seeking an Independent Aftermarket Sales Specialist to develop its automotive aftermarket business in Japan.
The company's aftermarket business provides products and services supporting vehicle maintenance, repair, and replacement parts. The business operates multiple premium product brands and service offerings through automotive aftermarket distribution channels.
You will be responsible for developing sales plans, managing distributor relationships, identifying business opportunities, and achieving sales and profitability targets.
Working closely with sales support, technical service, and operations teams, you will help strengthen distributor performance, resolve customer issues, and improve customer satisfaction.
The Japan aftermarket organization consists of more than 15 professionals across sales, sales support, technical service, and operations. -
Director of Business Development for U.S. Defense Sector
- Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
- Executive Management, Business planning・Business management, Business Development & Strategy
- Tokyo
- ¥8,000,000~¥13,000,000
An emerging leader within the Japanese space industry, they are a cutting-edge technology company, challenging new possibilities in space development. It is advancing innovative technological development for on-orbit services and space infrastructure. In the rapidly globalizing space business, the company's mission is to create new utilization models by strengthening collaboration with research institutions, companies, and government agencies, thereby making space a more accessible field. For individuals who want to be involved in future-oriented projects in a fast-paced environment, the company offers an environment full of challenges and growth opportunities. We welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds to join us in shaping the next generation of the space industry.
Lead the expansion of advanced space technologies into the U.S. defense market and play a key role in shaping the future of the global space industry. This is an exciting opportunity to establish a new business, develop strategic partnerships, and turn innovative technologies into real-world defense capabilities.
You will drive the entire market-entry process, from identifying opportunities and developing business strategies to securing contracts, building partnerships with government agencies and leading defense companies, and establishing a local business presence. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership, work at the intersection of space and national security, and build a growing business from the ground up. -
Building strategies to maximize corporate value and promoting company-wide special projects
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- Executive Management, Management Planning・Corporate strategy
- Kanagawa
- ¥8,000,000~¥12,550,000
As a world-class automotive parts supplier, we globally offer a wide range of products and solutions supporting the next-generation mobility society, including in-vehicle infotainment, electronics, electrification, and advanced driver assistance technologies (ADAS). Through cutting-edge technologies that connect people, cars, and society, we contribute to realizing safe, comfortable, and sustainable mobility experiences. Based on strong partnerships with automotive OEMs, we aim to create innovative value that meets ever-changing market needs.
Under the umbrella of the PE fund, we are accelerating business transformation and growth at an unprecedented speed.
As establishing an equity story for the IPO becomes an urgent priority, we are recruiting core members who can lead everything from business strategy planning to execution to strongly advance strategic consideration in key areas.
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