Sales and Planning jobs and career trends in the automotive industry

Trends in Sales and Planning Related Jobs

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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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  • 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.

  • Application Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Electronics, Sales・Service Engineer, Sales・Service Engineer, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥6,500,000~¥9,000,000

    A global leader specializing in high‑speed automotive data‑transmission solutions. Unlike traditional wire‑harness manufacturers, the company focuses on advanced data cables, connectors, and custom cable assemblies that support next‑generation mobility technologies. Their products enable fast, secure, and reliable data flow for modern vehicles, including systems used in ADAS, cameras, sensors, infotainment, autonomous driving, and connected‑car platforms.

    In this role, you will serve as the primary technical interface between automotive customers and internal engineering teams, translating customer requirements into practical technical solutions throughout the product development lifecycle.

    Working closely with Sales, R&D, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams, you will provide technical consulting, define product specifications, support new business acquisition, and ensure customer requirements remain aligned with engineering capabilities and manufacturing standards.

    Details.

  • Order Management (B3) | Order Management

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

    The company is the Japanese subsidiary of a semiconductor equipment manufacturer founded in the USA.
    It is among the world's top in revenue, scale, and market share.
    Their environment offers opportunities to experience technological innovation, cutting-edge customer demands, problem-solving, and contributing to customer success.
    Ranked No.1 in global semiconductor equipment sales in 2022, it provides a chance to leverage skills in a growing industry with the market leader.

    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.

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  • 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

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  • 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.

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  • 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
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Business planning・Business 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.

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  • Service Planning Assistant | Service Planning Assistant

    • Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Business planning・Business management, Sales Planning & Analysis
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,200,000~¥7,000,000

    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. This challenging project aims to connect previously fragmented industry resources and data, aiming to enhance the value of the entire sector. You can be consistently involved from service launch to growth phase, shaping the business with your own hands. This is a position with significant autonomy that allows you to grow in a highly changing environment.

    Details.

  • Service Engineer | Semiconductor Equipment Service Engineer (No experience required, second new graduates welcome)

    • Manufacturer, Machinery, Equipment
    • Mechanical, Sales・Service Engineer
    • Kumamoto, Kanagawa, Hokkaido, Mie, Hiroshima
    • ¥4,500,000~¥6,000,000

    It is a global technology leader providing cutting-edge process control solutions for the semiconductor industry. Through industry-leading inspection, measurement, and data analysis technologies, we support leading semiconductor manufacturers worldwide in improving yield, productivity, and technological innovation.
    With the spread of AI, data centers, autonomous driving, and IoT, semiconductor manufacturing processes are becoming increasingly sophisticated. It plays a crucial role in supporting the quality and reliability of next-generation semiconductors and drives global technological evolution. With a global business foundation and an innovative corporate culture, we provide an environment where you can collaborate with leading industry clients while engaging with cutting-edge technology.

    You will be responsible for maintenance, inspection, and troubleshooting of the company's products.

    Details.

  • Field Support Manager | Field Support Manager

    • Manufacturer, Machinery, Equipment
    • Mechanical, Sales・Service Engineer
    • Mie
    • ¥9,000,000~¥16,000,000

    It is a global technology leader providing cutting-edge process control solutions for the semiconductor industry. Through industry-leading inspection, measurement, and data analysis technologies, we support leading semiconductor manufacturers worldwide in improving yield, productivity, and technological innovation.
    With the spread of AI, data centers, autonomous driving, and IoT, semiconductor manufacturing processes are becoming increasingly sophisticated. It plays a crucial role in supporting the quality and reliability of next-generation semiconductors and drives global technological evolution. With a global business foundation and an innovative corporate culture, we provide an environment where you can collaborate with leading industry clients while engaging with cutting-edge technology.

    Field Support Managers provide strategic leadership and guidance for delivering pre- and post-sale services and support to clients/customers.
    Lead all aspects of service and customer support operations.
    Analyze operational processes and escalation procedures, and conduct training needs assessments to improve service delivery and discover added value for customers/clients.
    We act as liaison between customers and manufacturing, sales, field service, order processing, and accounting, resolving inquiries about status, production, delivery, and billing.
    To ensure efficient operations, staff are selected, trained, and evaluated.

    Details.

  • Sales Account Manager | Sales Account Manager

    • Manufacturer, Machinery, Equipment
    • Sales, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,000,000~¥9,000,000

    It is a global technology leader providing cutting-edge process control solutions for the semiconductor industry. Through industry-leading inspection, measurement, and data analysis technologies, we support leading semiconductor manufacturers worldwide in improving yield, productivity, and technological innovation.
    With the spread of AI, data centers, autonomous driving, and IoT, semiconductor manufacturing processes are becoming increasingly sophisticated. It plays a crucial role in supporting the quality and reliability of next-generation semiconductors and drives global technological evolution. With a global business foundation and an innovative corporate culture, we provide an environment where you can collaborate with leading industry clients while engaging with cutting-edge technology.

    As an account sales representative for Japanese semiconductor manufacturers, he was responsible for sales activities of KLA's inspection and measurement equipment. Responsible for building relationships with customers, creating projects, conducting proposal activities, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to achieve sales targets.

    Details.

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