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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  • Candidate for business manager: Account manager of a major prime company

    • IT, Software platform
    • Executive Management, Management Planning・Corporate strategy, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥9,000,000~¥17,000,000

    It is a systems integrator and software company with offices in Silicon Valley and Dallas, Texas, and a group company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. For more than 10 years in North America, we have been supporting OEMs and tier companies in the telecommunications and automotive industries.

    Utilizing
    your project management experience and the know-how and wide range of solutions we have accumulated as an account manager,
    we expect you to further contribute to society and expand your business by managing projects and contributing to customers as
    an account manager for a major prime company.

    Details.

  • OEM Senior Sales Representative

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Sales, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥6,000,000~¥8,900,000

    It is a global supplier that was born in 2021 through integration. Our mission is to realize an advanced and sustainable mobility society. It has bases in 27 countries around the world and is active for about 80,000 people. The business domains are wide-ranging, including powertrain, chassis, ADAS and autonomous driving, motorcycles, and aftermarket, and we are demonstrating our strengths in the CASE domain. The company aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030 and is also undergoing large-scale production of motor inverters for EVs. The environment emphasizes diversity and flexible work styles, and supports employee growth and work-life balance.

    This position is in charge of sales of general service parts (including ICE parts, ADAS, and xEV parts) for major domestic automakers.
    In addition to price contracts and profit management, we will promote profit improvement and stable supply of long-term supply parts through response to issues such as supply continuation and discontinuation decisions.

    Details.

  • Acquisition Sales Manager (Aichi)

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • Sales, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Aichi
    • ¥8,000,000~¥10,000,000

    Top Global Sales | As a foreign auto parts manufacturer, the company is expanding its software and electronics products. This German company has long been rooted in Japan, and because it operates all over the world, it has a diverse workforce and a working environment with a turnover rate of 1%. In April 2024, a new R facility was completed, and we are working on the development of further advanced technologies.

    This position is responsible for expanding the customer base and representing the brand.
    Drive business expansion through strategy development and execution, market analysis, and identification of new business opportunities to drive sales growth.
    He provides leadership to global project members and sales teams and helps foster a high-performance culture.

    Details.

  • Acquisition Sales Manager (Kanagawa)

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • Sales, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥6,000,000~¥8,000,000

    Top Global Sales | As a foreign auto parts manufacturer, the company is expanding its software and electronics products. This German company has long been rooted in Japan, and because it operates all over the world, it has a diverse workforce and a working environment with a turnover rate of 1%. In April 2024, a new R facility was completed, and we are working on the development of further advanced technologies.

    This is a sales position in charge of acquiring new business in the SDV area (ADAS products, IVI products, etc.).
    Identify potential targets through market analysis and customer communication to drive business acquisition.
    He is in charge of projects with a short development period and is expected to play an active role as an immediate force.

    Details.

  • General Manager of Vehicle Development

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • Executive Management, Management Planning・Corporate strategy, Business planning・Business management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥14,000,000~¥20,000,000

    ・One of the top three mobility companies in the world, providing ZEV sales and mobility services based on innovative online business models for the Japanese market and customers.
    ・We are developing ZEV vehicles and materials/element technologies specialized for the Japanese market.
    In the development of ZEV vehicles, based on close communication with the head office and research institutes, we promote performance tests, evaluations, and proposals for vehicle models, mass production development for Japan, and development of advanced technologies.

    The development of materials and elemental technologies leads to the development of major vehicles and parts through identification and analysis of technological trends, as well as collaborations and screenings with leading Japanese companies.

    In addition to the Company's various performance tests and evaluations, the Board will oversee the division and promote research and development of advanced technologies such as advanced driver assistance systems and the mass production of vehicles for Japan.

    Details.

  • Market Strategy & Planning Management | Market Strategy Business Planning

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Executive Management, Business planning・Business management, Sales Planning & Analysis, Event, Promotion, Brand Marketing, Research & Analysis
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,000,000~¥12,000,000

    We are a Japan-based commercial vehicle manufacturer that develops, manufactures, and sells trucks, buses, and industrial engines. With production bases and sales networks in Japan and overseas, the company provides products to more than 170 countries and regions around the world, and is developing manufacturing that takes advantage of its global network.
    The company is also progressive in its approach to environmental responsiveness, actively promoting the development of electrification and environmental technologies, and was one of the first to introduce mass-produced light-duty electric trucks to the market. The high level of technology and quality that we have cultivated over the years is highly regarded both in Japan and overseas, and we have earned the trust of our business partners. Our corporate culture is characterized by diversity, with global human resources playing an active role.

    We support market strategy, business planning, and dealer engagement with commercial vehicles in our region. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely forecasting, operational efficiency, and the achievement of business plans and marketing goals.
    *Region: Europe America or Taiwan/Southeast Asia or MEA APAC

    You will support the implementation of market strategies, business plans, and distributor engagement for commercial vehicles across assigned territories. You will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely forecasting, operational efficiency, and achievement of business plan and marketing goals.
    ※Area : Europe Americas or Taiwan South East Asia or MEA APAC

    Details.

  • Business Development Consultant | Business Development Consultant

    • IT, Telecommunications
    • Executive Management, Business planning・Business management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥12,000,000

    It is a start-up company in the field of location information AI and satellite security based on technology from the University of Tokyo.
    In addition to analyzing big data on human flow and predicting with AI, we are developing technology to keep location information radio waves sent from satellites such as GPS safe to help companies and government agencies solve problems.
    We have worked on many projects in Japan and abroad, and continue to grow as a rare tech company with strengths in spatial information science.



    This position combines the company's own location data with customer data to create new business opportunities.
    Together with account executives, you will lead the creation of products and services that have a significant impact on society by digging deep into client issues, proposing plans, and collaborating with in-house engineers to create and execute projects.

    Details.

  • Technical Sales - Automotive Camera Modules

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Trading
    • Mechanical, Sales・Service Engineer, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer
    • Aichi
    • ¥4,200,000~¥8,900,000

    Hardware Business It is an electronics trading company that provides a series of solutions to automotive parts manufacturers for all kinds of electronic device products, including semiconductors and printed circuit boards, from planning to design and development, manufacturing, logistics, and quality control. It is a major general trading company group that handles semiconductors and electronic components.
    Since I am currently under the command of a major company, I have contracts with 9 major companies, so I can be involved in large projects.
    We also have a support system that utilizes new technologies and partner networks in fields such as electrification, autonomous driving/ADAS, next-generation cockpits, and connected devices, and
    we are developing a wide range of businesses that go beyond the traditional trading company functions of purchasing and selling products.


    We will introduce the latest technologies (semiconductors and modules that realize IoT, autonomous driving, next-generation communications, etc.) to our customers and propose solutions to solve problems.

    Details.

  • Key Account Manager | Off-Highway OEM | Corporate Sales (Off-Road/Non-Passenger Car OEM)

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Sales, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,000,000~¥9,600,000

    A global automotive technology supplier develops advanced mobility technologies supporting vehicle electrification, intelligent driving, and next-generation safety systems. The organization collaborates closely with major automotive manufacturers worldwide and operates engineering and development centers across multiple regions.

    In Japan, the company maintains R&D facilities dedicated to advanced sensing technologies and intelligent driving systems, supporting global development programs in the field of ADAS and automated driving.

    In this role you will be responsible for managing and expanding business with off-road and non-passenger vehicle manufacturers in Japan, including companies in the construction machinery, agricultural equipment, industrial vehicle, and specialty vehicle sectors.

    The role focuses heavily on new business development, identifying opportunities to apply existing power-related components to new applications and customers. The successful candidate will manage the full commercial cycle—from identifying new opportunities and handling RFQs to negotiating pricing and managing ongoing customer relationships.

    Working closely with internal engineering, production, and global account teams, this position plays a key role in developing new markets and strengthening relationships with OEM customers.

    Details.

  • Business & Project Lead (Manager Candidate)

    • IT, Software platform, Transportation, Trafic
    • Executive Management, Business planning・Business management, Sales Planning & Analysis
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,000,000~¥10,000,000

    It is a company that develops mobility-related services and promotes the digitalization of transportation and transportation.
    In addition to developing a variety of services using its own apps and platforms, mainly taxi dispatch services, it
    is also one of only a dozen unicorn companies in Japan, and is co-creating new mobility services with various companies.

    In multiple important projects that support business growth and solving social issues, you will lead and promote the entire process from planning to implementation, launch, and improvement of new services and products.
    First, you will be responsible for promoting each project as a player, and you will also be involved in lead management across projects and teams through overall project design, progress management, and stakeholder coordination.
    In the future, as a manager in the Project Management Office, I expect you to be involved in managing multiple projects, developing members, and building organizations, and be responsible for maximizing the results of the entire organization.

    Details.

  • Field Sales Manager/Leader|Sales Manager/Leader (based in the US)

    • Manufacturer, Machinery, Equipment, Software platform
    • Sales, Business Development & Strategy, Account Manager (B2B)
    • USA
    • ¥12,000,000~¥20,000,000

    We provide SaaS services to directly solve problems for the manufacturing industry, which accounts for about 20% of Japan's industry, and
    have already succeeded in raising about 30 billion yen, and are currently a rapidly growing company.
    In order to maximize the inherent power of all people involved in "manufacturing", we are a company that is working every day to "create new systems" that change the common sense of the industry.


    ■Manager: As a field sales manager for the manufacturing data AI platform, you will not only develop customers yourself, but also lead the formulation of sales strategies in the US market, from execution to organizational construction, in close cooperation with the CEO and CFO. Customers from all over the United States are eligible, mainly in Chicago, where the U.S. subsidiary is located.
    ■Leader: Please develop new customers and communicate with existing customers throughout the United States, mainly in Chicago. In particular, you will be in charge of companies related to Japanese companies, including referrals from the Japan office.

    *This position is for employment at a U.S. subsidiary.

    Details.

  • Field Sales Director / Director Candidate

    • Manufacturer, Machinery, Equipment, Software platform
    • Sales, Business Development & Strategy, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Tokyo, Aichi, Osaka
    • ¥12,000,000~¥20,000,000

    We provide SaaS services to directly solve problems for the manufacturing industry, which accounts for about 20% of Japan's industry, and
    have already succeeded in raising about 30 billion yen, and are currently a rapidly growing company.
    In order to maximize the inherent power of all people involved in "manufacturing", we are a company that is working every day to "create new systems" that change the common sense of the industry.


    In this position, as a general manager/general manager candidate in the field sales department, you will lead everything from planning and executing sales strategies based on company-wide strategies to organizational management of multiple teams and modeling and structuring sales processes.

    Details.

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