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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  • Sales & Supply Chain Manager - Automotive Devices

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor
    • Supply Chain Management, Logistics Operation, SCM, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Aichi
    • ¥5,300,000~¥6,900,000

    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.

    Responsible for supply chain management operations for the purpose of proposing and selling electronic devices and ensuring stable supply.

    Details.

  • Hardware Productization Lead Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • Mechanical, Sales・Service Engineer, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Ibaraki
    • ¥9,000,000~¥13,000,000

    A well known Japanese space company with locations in three countries. this company works to improve communication technology in the space sector. By leveraging satellite simulation technology and spacecraft communication hardware they aim to connect telecommunications on a planetary level. By leveraging satellite simulation technology and spacecraft communication hardware they aim to connect telecommunications on a planetary level.

    You will be responsible for leading product design related to space optical communication ground application hardware, coordinating with domestic and international customers, and developing NPI plans.

    Details.

  • Data Strategist - Business Analytics & Data Strategy

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • Executive Management, Business planning・Business management, Data Analyst
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,900,000~¥10,900,000

    As an automobile manufacturer that continues to evolve to provide "joy" to more and more people 10 years, 20 years, and beyond, we have been and will continue to challenge to create new value, not bound by existing frameworks, to satisfy our customers around the world.
    The company, which has been providing multiple products loved by many customers based on its solid technical capabilities, is looking for a colleague to create new services by integrating with the ICT society.


    This position is responsible for data utilization policy planning and company-wide data strategy.
    Working closely with the management team and each business unit, this position will draw up a vision of how data should be utilized in response to business needs and draw out the potential of data assets that are not being utilized. This is a core data strategy position that is not merely analytical work, but rather plays a role in leading corporate decision-making and value creation from a data-driven perspective.

    Details.

  • Automotive ECU Sales|ECU sales for complete vehicle manufacturers

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Sales, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥3,800,000~¥8,600,000

    We are a global supplier created in 2021 through integration. Our mission is to realize an advanced and sustainable mobility society. The company has offices in 27 countries around the world and employs approximately 80,000 people. The company has a wide range of business areas including powertrain, chassis, ADAS/automatic driving, motorcycles, and aftermarket, and demonstrates its strength in the CASE area. 50% reduction of CO₂ emissions by 2030 is targeted, and large-scale production of motors and inverters for EVs is underway. The company also emphasizes diversity and flexible work styles, and has an attractive environment that supports employee growth and work-life balance.

    This is a sales department for complete vehicle manufacturers and is responsible for sales activities for various controllers and sensors. You will formulate customer proposals and conduct proposals, negotiations, and discussions with customers, while collaborating not only with customers' Japanese bases but also with overseas bases that are expanding globally.

    Details.

  • Sales Manager - OEM Automotive Parts (Tokyo)

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Sales, Business Development & Strategy, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,500,000~

    Their experienced team specializes in designing, producing, and selling components, integrated systems, modules, and services to automakers and the aftermarket. With more than 100,000 employees across more than 30 countries, the With more than 100,000 employees across more than 30 countries, the company operates almost 200 plants, 20 research centers, 39 development centers with reported sales of €19.1 billion.

    The company offers a broad range of smart sensors and features that enhance vehicle safety and comfort, including automated parking systems and advanced driving assistance technologies.

    This is a sales position in a division that handles powertrain-related products (motors, batteries, etc.) for electric vehicles.
    Management and deepening of existing customer accounts: 30%
    New business development and new customer acquisition: 70

    Details.

  • Service Technician (Body/Paint)|Automobile maintenance and sheet metal painting staff

    • Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
    • Mechanical, Sales・Service Engineer, Service Technician
    • Fukuoka, Hokkaido, Saitama, Osaka
    • ¥4,700,000~¥6,100,000

    As an infrastructure company that supports urban mobility, we are developing an overwhelmingly large parking network in Japan and abroad. In addition, the company is expanding new mobility services such as ride-sharing and car-sharing, building a next-generation mobility infrastructure that connects people to the city, and developing various businesses such as car rental and related financial services.
    In addition to its stable business foundation, the company is actively developing new services utilizing digital technology, and sustainable growth is expected. The company is expanding not only domestically but also globally, currently operating overseas in seven countries including the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, providing an environment where you can be involved in large-scale challenges. We are currently expanding overseas in seven countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand, providing an environment in which you can be involved in large-scale challenges.

    We are looking for an experienced car sharing and car rental professional to join our team. We mainly repair bumpers, doors, and fenders, and some of our plants also offer glass repair services.

    Details.

  • Technical Sales / Presales (Requirements Definition Specialist)|Technical Sales / Presales (Technical Sales / Requirements Definition Specialist)

    • IT, Software platform
    • Sales, Sales Administration, Sales Operations, Sales Planning & Analysis, Call Center Operations, Area・Regional Sales, Retail Sales (B2C), Business Development & Strategy, Production Engineer, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥12,000,000

    Our company is the top company in Japan in car navigation systems. While the company has a long history and a stable foundation, it is also taking on the challenge of doing business with the trends of the times. As for products for individuals, we mainly manufacture and sell in-vehicle equipment such as car navigation systems, car audio systems, and drive recorders. For corporate customers, the company's main business is mobility solution services. In addition to its own brand of car navigation systems, the company also supplies OEM products to automobile manufacturers for their OEM car navigation systems. from 2020, the company is partnering with a major automobile parts manufacturer to develop an integrated cockpit for the next generation of CASE vehicles.

    In our company, which is undergoing a transformation into a solution service company, you will be responsible for projects from a technical perspective, standing between customers, business units, and technical departments.

    Details.

  • Help desk manager

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • Aftersales, Technical Help Desk, Call Center Operations
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥9,000,000

    This company, established in 2025, is a service provider in the mobility domain that helps companies manage the safety of their vehicles and improve operational efficiency.
    Under its management, the company operates its business based on billions of yen in capital, and was established with investments from several companies.
    Its main businesses include the planning, development, and operation of driving behavior analysis services aimed at reducing accident risks, and driving support systems that visualize and manage the driving conditions of work vehicles. Through these services, we aim to contribute to improving the safety and operational efficiency of companies that use vehicles.

    As a help desk manager, you will not only standardize the response to inquiries, but also create a system that enables smooth resolution of issues and promote improvements through collaboration with engineers.

    Details.

  • Community & Event Planning Manager

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • Marketing, Event, Promotion, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥10,000,000

    This company, established in 2025, is a service provider in the mobility domain and is engaged in the business of helping companies manage the safety and operational efficiency of their vehicles.
    Under its management, the company operates its business based on billions of yen in capital, and was established with investments from several companies.
    Its main businesses include the planning, development, and operation of driving behavior analysis services aimed at reducing accident risks, and driving support systems that visualize and manage the driving conditions of work vehicles. Through these services, we aim to contribute to improving the safety and operational efficiency of companies that use vehicles.

    You will lead the planning and operation of user communities and events. You will be responsible for creating connections between customers through offline events and user meetings, and promoting usage and preventing churn in the context of customer success.

    Details.

  • Space Life Science Experiment Coordinator

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • Other, Other, Research & Development, Research & Analysis, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥50,000,000~¥7,000,000

    A leading space technology venture company paving the way for space utilization by developing re-entry and recovery technologies. Their work will drastically reduce the cost of space operations helping to open and grow the space industry with Japan as a world leader in technologies for this exciting frontier.


    To promote the use of the demonstration and recovery platform in low Earth orbit, this position is responsible for developing researchers who will conduct life science-related experiments and demonstrations in space and coordinating technical interfaces. In particular, communication with researchers and engineers in fields such as drug discovery and regenerative medicine, where space environment utilization is expected.

    Details.

  • Operations Supervisor

    • IT, Software platform
    • Sales, Sales Operations, HR Operations, Warehouse Management
    • Aichi
    • ¥4,200,000~¥5,800,000

    We provide Saas services to solve direct problems in the manufacturing industry, which accounts for approximately 20% of Japanese industry.
    We have already succeeded in raising approximately 30 billion yen in funding, and are currently a rapidly growing company.
    It has already succeeded in raising approximately 30 billion yen in funding and is currently growing rapidly.


    As an SV, you will lead process management and member management at the operation center, which performs tasks that require large-scale work, such as setup necessary for providing software and creating AI teacher data.

    Details.

  • Fulfillment management

    • Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
    • Executive Management, Business planning・Business management, Logistics Operation, SCM, SE(Web, OPEN)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,700,000~¥7,300,000

    As an infrastructure company that supports urban mobility, we are developing an overwhelmingly large parking network in Japan and abroad. 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 developing various businesses such as car rentals and related financial services.
    In addition to its stable business foundation, the company is actively developing new services utilizing digital technology, and sustainable growth is expected. The company is expanding not only domestically but also globally, currently operating overseas in seven countries including the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, providing an environment where you can be involved in large-scale challenges. We are currently expanding overseas in seven countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand, providing an environment in which you can be involved in large-scale challenges.

    You will be in charge of creating a fulfillment infrastructure system from order receipt to operation and maintenance in anticipation of service expansion for a new service to monetize the mobility platform system by expanding it to other business companies.

    Details.

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