Sales and Planning jobs and career trends in the automotive industry

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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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  • 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.

    It 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 involved in a wide range of tasks, from analyzing management indicators to solving challenges,
    honing your business perspective and strategic thinking in a global environment.

    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.

    Details.

  • DMS Account Manager

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Sales, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥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 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 | Sales Engineer (Large Compressor)

    • Manufacturer, Machinery, Equipment
    • Electronics, Sales・Service Engineer, Sales・Service Engineer, Area・Regional Sales, International Sales, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Aichi, Osaka
    • ¥5,000,000~¥8,000,000

    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.

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  • Business Development Consultant in the Urban Tech Domain

    • Consulting & Professional Services, Consulting
    • Executive Management, Business planning・Business management, Strategic Consultant
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥10,000,000

    We are a startup company focused on hands-on support for new Urban Tech business development, focusing on the mobility sector, aiming for sustainable urban development.
    With the mission of "connecting technology, the workplace, and various stakeholders to create systems for value and realize a rich urban life," we operate new business development support and consulting services mainly in the mobility sector. In collaboration with major automakers, transportation operators, energy companies, and local governments, we are promoting business development and social implementation in next-generation mobility and urban infrastructure sectors such as autonomous driving, MaaS, EVs, mobility hubs, and robotaxis.


    As a new business development consultant in the mobility and urban tech sector, you will be responsible for market research, business strategy planning, alliance promotion, and project management in a comprehensive manner.
    Our clients span a wide range of industries, including automakers, transportation operators, energy companies, municipalities, and infrastructure-related companies, supporting solutions to social issues and creating new urban value.

    Details.

  • B2B Sales – Automation Equipment | Corporate Sales (Automation Equipment)

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor
    • Sales, Business Development & Strategy, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Saitama
    • ¥7,600,000~¥8,300,000

    Since its establishment in 1948, the company has continued to grow with the expansion of the automotive industry and the shift to IoT in factories through its device and solution products.
    In the automotive industry's CASE, which is said to be undergoing a once-in-a-century transformation, demand for electronic devices that combine the company's strengths in microcontrollers, power semiconductors, and solutions is expected to increase as vehicles become more sophisticated, including EVs and automated driving.
    Among them, the company supports the automotive industry in the Tokai region with special sales rights in the Chubu area for in-vehicle microcomputers from a certain manufacturer, which are installed in 40% of the world's automobiles.
    We will continue to take on the challenge of constantly pursuing new areas while supporting the revolutionary changes in the automotive society, and we aim to grow as a global supplier in the field of advanced electronics with a management strategy of strengthening cooperation with highly creative companies that are ahead of their time.

    You will be responsible for order-taking activities for custom-made machinery, automation and labor-saving devices, robot utilization devices, inspection equipment, and more.
    To realize these needs, mechanical designers collaborate with orders from the conceptual design stage of automation equipment.

    Details.

  • Order Management | Order Management

    • Manufacturer, Machinery, Equipment
    • Sales, Sales Administration, Sales Operations
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,000,000~¥10,000,000

    This is the Japanese subsidiary of a global semiconductor manufacturing equipment manufacturer founded in the United States.
    We are world-class in terms of sales, business scale, and market share.
    We provide an environment where we can contribute to our customers' success through problem-solving while engaging with cutting-edge technological innovations and advanced customer needs.
    In 2022, we became the world's No.1 sales manufacturer of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, making us a leading company in the growing semiconductor industry where you can further develop your skills and experience.

    A Sales Operations position that manages and drives the entire Order to Cash (order to sales/sales/collection) process as a hub connecting sales, customers, overseas factories, and internal related departments. In the future, they are expected to become managerial candidates who drive business from a position close to organizational management and management.

    Details.

  • Business Development Manager, Advanced Materials Experiment

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • Sales, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,000,000~¥10,000,000

    The company is a startup in the growth phase as a cutting-edge technology company from Japan, and is challenging new possibilities in space development. The company aims to develop innovative technologies for on-orbit services and the construction of next-generation space infrastructure, and to deliver value that cannot be realized on the ground to a variety of industries. In the rapidly globalizing space business, the company's mission is to create new usage models while strengthening cooperation with research institutions, companies, and governments, and to transform space into a more familiar field.
    For those who want to be exposed to cutting-edge technology and engage in future-oriented projects in a fast-paced environment, the company provides an environment full of challenges and opportunities for growth. As a colleague who will shape the next generation of the space industry together, we welcome people with diverse backgrounds.

    To promote the use of demonstration and recovery platforms, you will work on developing researchers conducting experimental demonstrations of advanced materials in space and coordinating technical interfaces

    Details.

  • Direct Delivery Sales (for Suzuki)

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Sales, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Aichi
    • ¥6,000,000~¥14,000,000

    In the automotive parts industry, it is one of the largest companies in Japan in the thermal systems, mobility systems, power train systems, electrification systems, and electronic systems businesses.
    We are currently focusing on four areas [electrification, connected systems, advanced safety/automated driving, and non-vehicle businesses (FA/agriculture)].

    To build long-term WIN-WIN relationships with customers and realize the development and business expansion of the automotive industry, you will be responsible for the following tasks using automotive parts (line mounting parts and supplies) and software as products.

    Details.

  • Business Manager ADAS Products

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Sales, Business Development & Strategy
    • Kanagawa, Tokyo
    • ¥8,000,000~¥11,000,000

    It is a global technology company providing electrification, autonomous driving, and connected technologies for automobiles.
    Centered on vehicle electrical/electronic architecture, software, and ADAS, we offer solutions that support next-generation mobility.


    We play a key role in designing next-generation vehicle architectures,
    establishing bases worldwide and promoting the development of solutions for connected cars, sensors, and electric vehicles, while also advancing efforts toward achieving carbon neutrality.

    This is a recruitment to strengthen our staff due to the expansion of our customer base in Japan. You will be responsible for technical sales as a product provider related to advanced safety.
    We are recruiting to strengthen our workforce due to an increase in our customer base in Japan.
    You will be responsible for technical sales as an advanced safety related products provider.

    Details.

  • Business Planning | Business Planning

    • Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
    • Executive Management, Business planning・Business management, Program・Project Management, Sales Planning & Analysis
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,000,000~¥9,000,000

    As an infrastructure company supporting urban mobility, we operate a parking network boasting an overwhelming scale both domestically and internationally. Furthermore, the company is expanding new mobility services such as ride-sharing and car sharing, building a next-generation mobility infrastructure that connects people and cities, and is also developing various businesses including car rentals and related financial services.
    In addition to a stable business foundation, we are actively engaged in developing new services utilizing digital technologies, and sustainable growth is expected. We are expanding globally beyond Japan, currently operating in seven countries including the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, providing an environment where we can take on large-scale challenges. At the forefront of changing the way society moves, fields where you can build your own career are expanding.

    You will be responsible for planning and developing services for new platform businesses. At the core of this initiative is the role of the "first business creator," who designs services themselves and scales them as a business, rather than just planning them. This position involves tackling untapped areas and redefining market value together with partners.

    Details.

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