Sales and Planning jobs and career trends in the automotive industry

Trends in Sales and Planning Related Jobs

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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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  • Sales Process Manager

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Sales, Sales Operations, Sales Planning & Analysis
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,000,000~¥12,000,000

    This global leader in connected technologies specializes in providing premium audio, visual, and telematics solutions, particularly for automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets. With a strong presence in Japan, the company develops advanced in-car audio systems, connected services, and infotainment solutions, often integrating AI and cloud-based technologies. Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-grade quality sound, smart connectivity, and telematics solutions, particularly for automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets. Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-grade sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a key player in the automotive and consumer electronics industries.

    This role supports cross-functional teams in ensuring quality execution of pursuit processes and alignment with global business targets. Excellence Manager plays a key role in driving process adherence, training, operational coordination, and supporting sales operations tasks within the This role supports cross-functional teams in ensuring quality execution of pursuit processes and alignment with global business targets.

    Details.

  • Senior Account Manager

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Sales, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Aichi
    • ¥10,000,000~¥13,000,000

    This global leader in connected technologies specializes in providing premium audio, visual, and telematics solutions, particularly for automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets. With a strong presence in Japan, the company develops advanced in-car audio systems, connected services, and infotainment solutions, often integrating AI and cloud-based technologies. Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-grade quality sound, smart connectivity, and telematics solutions, particularly for automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets. Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-grade sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a key player in the automotive and consumer electronics industries.

    This role leads a team of account managers responsible for driving long-term commercial success and customer satisfaction across a portfolio of key automotive projects. It blends strategic customer engagement with hands-on commercial operations, ensuring continued business growth and strong OEM relationships.

    Details.

  • Technical Business Development Manager

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer, Business Development & Strategy
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥13,000,000~¥15,000,000

    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 leads the development and execution of a market-driven ADAS product strategy, integrating advanced technologies to deliver innovative, safe It requires deep industry knowledge, customer engagement, cross-functional leadership, and strategic product It requires deep industry knowledge, customer engagement, cross-functional leadership, and strategic product planning to expand market share and drive product profitability.

    Details.

  • Toyota Account Manager

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Sales, Business Development & Strategy, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Aichi
    • ¥9,000,000~¥15,000,000

    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.

    Leads strategic customer engagement and account growth initiatives, focusing on driving new business opportunities and achieving sales targets. role involves managing key customer relationships, negotiating commercial terms, and aligning product strategies with market needs across the This role involves managing key customer relationships, negotiating commercial terms, and aligning product strategies with market needs across the automotive electronics sector.

    Details.

  • Head of Product Sales (Generation AI x Software) [Global Innovation / Intellectual Property Division].

    • Energy & Infrastructure, Energy
    • Sales, Area・Regional Sales, Business Development & Strategy, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥10,000,000~¥20,000,000

    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.

    We are engaged in the research and development, commercialization, and commercialization of generative AI, leveraging our strong research capabilities, which are so strong that we possess the world's most advanced AI technology, and our expertise in commercialization of generative AI and other commercial services.
    The Group's mission is to make the most of its global-level research capabilities to contribute to innovation in Japan by transforming the series of processes from business and technology development to the creation and acquisition of intellectual property, which until now have been carried out by humans, through generative AI.

    There are two major businesses that the Group is involved in. One is the business of using generative AI to generate ideas that contribute to business and technological development and accelerate client innovation. (This technology has the potential to be utilized in industry XXX and is useful for business and technological development.) The second is to streamline intellectual property operations to promote or protect those businesses and technologies by using AI to generate AI.

    Through these two businesses, we aim to create a society in which every company and organization can maximize its own business and technology to create innovation and provide new value that has never been seen before.

    Details.

  • Senior Sales Engineer for Satellite Services

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • Sales, Sales Administration, Sales Operations, Sales Planning & Analysis, International Sales, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,000,000~¥10,000,000

    Their team includes members from all over the world and offers a chance to work at the cutting edge of satellite technology and services. Their track record includes multiple launch mission successes, a vast network of satellite Their track record includes multiple launch mission successes, a vast network of satellite operations, and collaboration with space industry leaders, both private and governmental, worldwide.

    In this position you will oversee the planning, case studies, and budgeting of satellite services. It will also directly further the expansion of the company in an exciting and quickly growing industry.

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  • Pre-Sales (SCM domain in Manufacturing industry) [Enterprise/Manufacturing].

    • Energy & Infrastructure, Energy
    • IT, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer, Area・Regional Sales, Business Development & Strategy, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,800,000~¥11,000,000

    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.

    The Manufacturing Solutions Division is expanding its business under the slogan "Connecting the world digitally and enhancing the value of the real world together with the manufacturing industry.
    We are aiming to expand our business by focusing on the SCM area, which is one of our priority areas.

    Details.

  • Sales for Commercial Vehicles

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Sales, Business Development & Strategy, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,000,000~¥7,300,000

    German automotive parts manufacturer based in Stuttgart, Germany. It is one of the largest automotive suppliers worldwide. As a manufacturer of components and systems for the combustion engine and its periphery, the company is one of the three largest systems suppliers worldwide for engine As a manufacturer of components and systems for the combustion engine and its periphery, the company is one of the three largest systems suppliers worldwide for engine systems and components, filtration and engine peripherals, thermal management, electronic and mechatronics as well as aftermarket.

    As of 2022, its approximately 72,000 employees work in 152 production plants and 12 major research and development centers in Germany, Great Britain, the United States, Brazil, Japan, China, India, Poland, Spain, and Slovenia.

    The company, a mega-supplier in Germany, is looking for a sales representative to work as a sales representative for Honda.
    Product knowledge is not required as it depends on the organization to which you are assigned. You can be assigned to a product module from a variety of products such as filters and thermal products according to your experience.
    We are looking for a wide range of candidates for this position, including those who have been exposed to technology but would like to try sales activities,
    including those who have experience in automotive sales.

    Details.

  • Technical Project Manager _ ADAS Automatic Parking Assistance System

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Executive Management, Business planning・Business management, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,800,000~¥8,500,000

    Top Global Sales | The company, a foreign automotive parts manufacturer, is expanding its software and electronics products. A German company with long-standing roots in Japan and doing business around the world, it has a diverse workforce and a working environment with a turnover rate of 1%. 2024 April, a new R&D facility will be completed and the company is working to develop further advanced technologies.

    In the ADAS Division, We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team as a Technical Project Manager in the ADAS Division.

    The company, a foreign automotive parts manufacturer, is expanding its software and electronics products. A German company with long-standing roots in Japan and doing business all over the world, it has a diverse workforce and a working environment with a 1% turnover rate.
    A new R&D facility has been completed and the company is working on further development of advanced technologies.

    Details.

  • Grant Program Manager

    • Executive Management, Management Planning・Corporate strategy, Financial Planning&Analysis,Cost Controller
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,500,000~¥14,000,000

    We are a start-up company that provides new options for disasters and under-infrastructured areas with innovative technologies that enable the recycling and use of water resources. The company is evolving into a global organization that brings together engineers and researchers from around the world while taking on global issues such as climate change and water scarcity. Currently in the business growth phase, we are aiming for further expansion with an IPO in sight, based on a mission of high social significance. Our 100-person organization is rooted in a culture where each individual can take on challenges with discretion and responsibility.

    This startup is pioneering innovative technologies that enable sustainable water circulation, offering vital solutions in times of disaster and in Tackling global issues such as climate change and water scarcity, the company is rapidly evolving into a global organization that attracts engineers and researchers from around the world. Now in a growth phase with an IPO on the horizon, it offers the opportunity to work on a mission with significant social impact. With a team of around 100 members, the company fosters a culture where each individual is empowered to take ownership and boldly pursue meaningful challenges. With a team of around 100 members, the company fosters a culture where each individual is empowered to take ownership and boldly pursue meaningful challenges.

    The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting projects related to various grants (government, municipalities, foundations, etc.) from application, management, and reporting in a unified manner in cooperation with relevant parties both inside and outside the company.
    The number of grant projects to be considered and utilized for project promotion is increasing, and we are looking for a person who will be responsible for strategically promoting the overall grant projects in terms of application and post-adoption management. In particular, we are looking for someone who can provide leadership in "conceptualizing and designing the structure of the report," "ensuring consistency among projects," and "maximizing the efficiency of the use of grant funds.

    Details.

  • Sales Director

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Executive Management, Management・CEO・COO ,Sales, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥16,000,000~¥20,000,000

    This global leader in connected technologies specializes in providing premium audio, visual, and telematics solutions, particularly for automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets. With a strong presence in Japan, the company develops advanced in-car audio systems, connected services, and infotainment solutions, often integrating AI and cloud-based technologies. Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-grade quality sound, smart connectivity, and telematics solutions, particularly for automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets. Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-grade sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a key player in the automotive and consumer electronics industries.

    Lead a sales team focused on expanding the automotive business with Toyota China, aligning with customer account strategies and achieving booking targets. This role involves early-stage customer engagement, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration to drive business growth.

    Details.

  • Sales Administrator

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Sales, Sales Administration
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,500,000~¥8,000,000

    A global automotive supplier with operations in 57 countries, shaping the future of mobility by focusing on key industry megatrends such as automated driving, electrification, and connectivity. The company was established in 2000 as a joint venture with a major Japanese company and has its headquarters and engineering center in Yokohama, providing development, technology, and products to Japanese customers.

    You will play a key role in providing sales planning and logistics coordination support to the sales and program management teams of a global company operating worldwide.

    Details.

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