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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  • Central Government IT Solutions Sales | IT Solutions Sales for Central Government Ministries *Chief Position

    • Energy & Infrastructure, Energy
    • Sales, Business Development & Strategy, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,800,000~¥8,000,000

    A global company which has operated in Japan for more for more than 125 years, they are at the forefront of innovation in a variety of fields including social solutions, space technology, public infrastructure, and more. There team has more than 60,000 domestic members and brings the innovation of Japan to countries all over the world.

    You will be responsible for cloud solution and infrastructure solution sales targeting central government agencies such as the Digital Agency, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Ministry of Finance, and affiliated organizations.

    Details.

  • SaaS Solution Sales

    • Energy & Infrastructure, Energy
    • Sales, Business Development & Strategy, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥6,800,000~¥12,000,000

    A global company which has operated in Japan for more for more than 125 years, they are at the forefront of innovation in a variety of fields including social solutions, space technology, public infrastructure, and more. There team has more than 60,000 domestic members and brings the innovation of Japan to countries all over the world.

    This is a sales position where you can propose SaaS/SI solutions for product planning and promotion planners at consumer goods manufacturers. You will participate in projects that generate innovations demanded by the market while running PDCA cycles for marketing, sales, customer success, and product development.

    Details.

  • Public Sector IT Solutions Sales

    • Energy & Infrastructure, Energy
    • Sales, Business Development & Strategy, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥4,800,000~¥9,300,000

    A global company which has operated in Japan for more for more than 125 years, they are at the forefront of innovation in a variety of fields including social solutions, space technology, public infrastructure, and more. There team has more than 60,000 domestic members and brings the innovation of Japan to countries all over the world.

    You will be responsible for sales activities for solution businesses targeting the public domain, aiming to realize a safe and secure society. You will consistently handle everything from retaining and expanding existing customers to developing new solutions, and planning and executing short- and medium-to-long-term business and sales strategies.

    Details.

  • Senior Business Development Manager – World Bank, ADB & UN Programs | [International Organization & ODA Projects] Global Business Development Leader

    • IT, Telecommunications
    • Executive Management, Management Planning・Corporate strategy, Business planning・Business management, International Sales
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥10,000,000

    We are a technology company that leverages location data and advanced technologies to address social issues in areas such as urban planning, disaster prevention and mitigation, mobility, infrastructure, and public policy.
    We collaborate with government agencies, local governments, research institutions, and private companies to consistently promote projects from analysis to demonstration and social implementation.
    In addition to Japan, we have a track record in multiple countries and regions including Asia, Europe, North America, and the Middle East, expanding our business globally.
    Going forward, we will strengthen our efforts in the defense and security sectors, aiming to expand our business with a particular focus on the Middle East and West Asia regions.
    It is characterized by an environment where you can actively engage with topics with significant social impact, leveraging your expertise.

    This is a business development position aimed at deploying solutions centered on AI and data utilization across the public, infrastructure, and international development sectors.
    By building relationships with domestic and international government agencies, international organizations, and partner companies, you will lead everything from creating new projects to proposing and acquiring them. By involving diverse stakeholders, you will promote projects that address social issues and play a key role in driving business expansion.

    Details.

  • Business Strategy & Development – National Security & Defense | Business Strategy / Development - For the Ministry of National Security and Defense

    • Energy & Infrastructure, Energy
    • Executive Management, Business planning・Business management, Business Development & Strategy
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,800,000~¥12,000,000

    A global company which has operated in Japan for more for more than 125 years, they are at the forefront of innovation in a variety of fields including social solutions, space technology, public infrastructure, and more. There team has more than 60,000 domestic members and brings the innovation of Japan to countries all over the world.

    In the field of national security, as a business conductor, you will lead everything from concept design to business creation, collaborating with technical and sales departments.

    Details.

  • BtoB Marketing - Leader Candidate | BtoB Marketing - Leader Candidate

    • Sales, Sales Planning & Analysis, Brand Marketing, Research & Analysis
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥12,000,000

    This company, established in 2025, is a service provider in the mobility sector, and operates businesses that support the safety management and operational efficiency of the vehicles owned by companies.
    Under management, the company operates its business based on capital worth several billion yen and was established with investments from multiple companies.
    Our main businesses include driving behavior analysis services aimed at reducing accident risks, as well as planning, developing, and operating driver assistance systems that visualize and manage the driving conditions of work vehicles. Through these services, we aim to contribute to improving safety and operational efficiency for companies using vehicles.

    You will be involved in marketing services for corporate clients. Our corporate services support companies in solving challenges by improving the safety and efficiency of vehicle management, and have been adopted by many leading enterprise companies in the industry. Furthermore, by having many companies implement it, we can contribute to realizing a safe and secure transportation society.
    This position involves personally planning, executing, and verifying marketing strategies that accelerate business growth, from the end of the process to a seamless process. We are looking for individuals who can independently devise the most impactful measures for business growth without limiting themselves to specific areas, and work with team members to turn them into tangible forms.

    Details.

  • Corporate Sales (Electronic Devices Department)|Corporate Sales (Electronic Devices)

    • OTHERS, Trading
    • Sales, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Osaka
    • ¥4,300,000~¥8,200,000

    Since its founding, it has been a specialized trading company operating in a wide range of fields including electronic devices, automotive parts, and industrial materials.
    In the Mobility Division, responding to the transformation of the automotive industry, we leverage our network of domestic and international suppliers to support a wide range of services from development and prototyping to mass production, as electrification and advanced functionality advance. We handle a wide range of products including powertrains, EV-related parts, and interior and exterior components, and through collaboration with the electronic devices division, we enable rapid and flexible proposals. With nearly 60 years of experience working with major automobile manufacturers, we are known for our global procurement capabilities and technical responsiveness.

    As a sales representative for printed circuit boards, semiconductor-related products, EMS, electronic components, and more, I am responsible for a series of sales activities from product procurement to delivery schedule management. We procure from domestic and international suppliers and offer proposal sales to major domestic manufacturers from the product development stage.

    Details.

  • Strategic Commercial Analyst

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Executive Management, Management Planning・Corporate strategy
    • Kanagawa, Tokyo
    • ¥7,000,000~¥9,000,000

    It is a global technology company that provides electrification, autonomous driving, and connected technologies for automobiles.
    With vehicle electrical/electronic architecture, software, and ADAS at its core, we are developing solutions that support next-generation mobility.


    We play a key role in the design of next-generation vehicle architectures,
    with locations around the world promoting the development of solutions for connected cars, sensors, and electric vehicles, as well as working towards carbon neutrality.

    Aptiv is one of the world's leading automotive technology companies operating globally. To support further growth in the Japanese market, we are recruiting Junior Strategic Commercial Analysts.
    In this position, you will drive data-driven decision-making and business improvements through KPI analysis for business units and reporting to global leaders. You will be broadly involved in everything from analyzing management indicators to solving challenges,
    honing your business perspective and strategic thinking in a global environment.

    Not only do I make proposals, but I want to personally get involved in the field and contribute to the creation of business outcomes. We would love to work with people who have a strong sense of ownership and a desire to grow.
    Aptiv is a global leader in automotive technology. To support our continued growth in Japan, we are seeking a Junior Strategic Commercial Analyst.
    In this role, you will analyze key business KPIs and support reporting to global leadership, helping drive data-driven decision-making and business improvement. You will gain broad exposure to business
    performance management, from analyzing metrics to supporting problem-solving initiatives, while developing commercial and strategic capabilities in a global environment.

    We are looking for someone who wants to do more than provide recommendations—someone eager
    to engage with the business, take ownership, and help drive meaningful results. We would love to hear
    from you.

    Details.

  • Senior Account Manager

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Sales, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Ibaraki, Kanagawa, Shizuoka, Tokyo, Gunma, Mie, Tochigi, Saitama, Gifu, Chiba, Aichi
    • ¥8,000,000~¥12,000,000

    The company is an Australian-founded automotive technology business specializing in AI-powered driver and occupant monitoring systems. Its advanced computer vision technology helps detect driver fatigue, distraction, and attention levels in real time, supporting safer mobility across passenger vehicles, commercial fleets, and other transport environments. With technology used by global customers, the company plays an important role in improving road safety and enabling the future of intelligent in-cabin sensing.

    The Senior Account Manager is responsible for managing strategic automotive customer accounts in Japan, driving long-term business growth while ensuring outstanding customer satisfaction. This role combines commercial account management with technical customer engagement, acting as the primary interface between customers and internal engineering, product, and program management teams. The successful candidate will lead commercial discussions, support RFQs and new business opportunities, and provide market insights to help shape future product strategy.

    Details.

  • Sales Engineer(Small / Large compressor)

    • Manufacturer, Machinery, Equipment
    • Electronics, Sales・Service Engineer, Sales・Service Engineer, Area・Regional Sales, International Sales, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Fukuoka, Aichi, Osaka
    • ¥5,000,000~¥7,000,000

    Famous multinational company with extensive history and a presence in more than 70 countries producing industrial handheld tools, compressors, vacuum equipment. They are also in the rental equipment business for large industrial compressors and other machinery. Their main market share is in the compressor and gas manufacturing which accounts for 29.8 percent of their yearly sales. Their main market share is in the compressor and gas manufacturing which accounts for 29.8 percent of their yearly sales.

    A well-known multinational company with a rich history and offices in more than 70 countries, it manufactures handheld tools, compressors, and vacuum equipment for industrial use. It is also engaged in the rental business of large industrial compressors and other machinery. The company is committed to producing environmentally friendly oil-free equipment. Its main market share is in the compressor and gas production sector, which accounts for 29.8% of its annual sales.

    This sales engineer position is dedicated to expanding sales and increasing market share of industrial air products and oil-free air products in your assigned area. We drive business expansion through sales activities to existing and new customers, key account development, collaboration with distributors, market analysis, and technical proposals, building strong relationships with customers and distributors.

    Details.

  • Space Business Strategy & Development Lead | Strategy Planning, Promotion, and Development Lead for the Space Business

    • Executive Management, Business planning・Business management
    • Saitama
    • ¥5,700,000~¥10,400,000

    As a global mobility manufacturer group's research and development company, we are responsible for developing a wide range of advanced technologies including four- and two-wheel, electrification, autonomous driving, and connected technologies. We are also engaged in research and development in the aerospace sector, such as reusable rockets and space-related systems, aiming to realize next-generation mobility and social infrastructure. We have established an environment where we can be involved in everything from basic research to mass production development, and we are a company that promotes innovative technology development with a global market in mind.

    World-class RD company within a global mobility group, engaged in the development of a wide range of advanced technologies, including automobiles, motorcycles, electrification, autonomous driving, and connected mobility. The company is also expanding into the aerospace sector, developing technologies such as reusable rockets and space-related systems to help shape the future of mobility and social infrastructure. With an environment that supports involvement from fundamental research through mass-production development, it drives innovative technologies for global markets.

    To promote space development projects, you will be responsible for space strategy planning and project management, collaborating with domestic and international research institutions, partners, and related internal development departments.

    Details.

  • Business Planning – New Dispatch Services | Business Planning Position - New Dispatch Services

    • Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
    • Executive Management, Business planning・Business management
    • 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.

    You will be responsible for planning and designing new mobility services, collaborating with external partners, and driving new mobility services, including carpooling services that complement the intermediate realm between public transportation and taxis, and providing high-quality mobility experiences for business and affluent individuals. This position is to proactively lead projects focused on service groups with different values, addressing challenges in the mobility sector and creating new mobility value.

    Details.

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