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Immediate appeal
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.
Job Listings
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Underground drill Sales and Support Representative
- Manufacturer, Machinery, Equipment
- Sales, Account Manager (B2B)
- Kanagawa
- ¥8,000,000~¥10,000,000
This is a global engineering group specializing in tools and equipment for metal cutting, mining, and construction, as well as advanced materials and technology. It serves industries like automotive, aerospace, and mining worldwide.
A leading global European supplier of equipment and services for mining and rock solutions is seeking an enthusiastic Tools Sales and Support Representative to play a key role in supporting the growth of rock and surface tool sales in order to boost the market share of the company in Japan. This is a great role to utilize English language skills, as there will also be opportunities to receive training overseas. -
Sales Manager
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- Sales, Account Manager (B2B)
- Kanagawa
- ¥9,000,000~¥12,000,000
It is a joint venture established by German and Japanese auto parts manufacturers, providing climate control systems for automobiles. This joint venture provides heating and air conditioning solutions for special-purpose vehicles such as buses, trucks, construction vehicles, and camper vans to improve vehicle comfort and safety in the Japanese market. The Sales Department, which mainly excels in auxiliary heaters and climate management systems, provides
sales and after-sales service nationwide across Japan. The Sales Department consists of two functions: "Sales Marketing" and "Order Processing." This position oversees an organization of eight people and serves as the person leading the entire division. -
Commercial Vehicle Account Manager
- Manufacturer, Machinery, Equipment
- Sales, Account Manager (B2B)
- Tokyo, Saitama
- ¥6,000,000~¥8,000,000
Our client is the Japanese subsidiary of a globally recognized automotive technology supplier specializing in advanced systems and components for commercial vehicles and safety critical systems for rail vehicles. With a strong reputation for engineering excellence, innovation, and safety, the company partners with leading OEMs worldwide to deliver cutting-edge mobility solutions. The organization operates in a highly international environment, combining global resources with local market expertise to support the future of commercial transportation.
The Account Manager will play a key role in driving business growth and strengthening customer relationships within the Japanese commercial vehicle market. Reporting directly to the Head of Sales, this position will be responsible for managing strategic customer accounts, developing and executing sales strategies, and collaborating cross-functionally to achieve ambitious business objectives.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded automotive professional with Tier-1 supplier experience who is passionate about customer engagement, business development, and contributing to a globally connected organization.
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Global Aftermarket Product Strategy & Product Manager
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- Executive Management, Management Planning・Corporate strategy, Business planning・Business management, Product Marketing, Planning
- Kanagawa, Tokyo, Saitama
- ¥11,100,000~¥17,000,000
A global supplier established in 2021 through integration. Our mission is to realize an advanced and sustainable mobility society. With offices in 27 countries worldwide, about 80,000 people are active. Our business areas are broad, including powertrains, chassis, ADAS/autonomous driving, motorcycles, and aftermarket, demonstrating strengths in the CASE domain. With a goal to reduce CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030, large-scale production of motor inverters for EVs is also underway. The environment emphasizes diversity and flexible working styles, supporting employee growth and work-life balance, which is also attractive.
Lead product strategy, marketing, and product planning in the global aftermarket business, driving business growth and maximizing revenue for the product categories under your responsibility. This position oversees the entire product lifecycle, from market analysis and product roadmap formulation to new product planning and global project promotion. By collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders including sales, development, manufacturing, purchasing, and overseas bases, you will be responsible for strengthening competitiveness in the global market. -
Key Account Manager (Lighting)
- Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
- Sales, Account Manager (B2B)
- Aichi
- ¥6,000,000~¥7,500,000
This company is a global automotive technology supplier specializing in advanced sensing systems, electrification, and intelligent mobility solutions.
The company operates internationally with strong R&D capabilities and collaborates with major OEMs to develop next-generation safety and in-cabin technologies.
While building long-term relationships with the finished vehicle manufacturers you are responsible for, you will be responsible for acquiring new projects, price negotiations, sales management, and sales strategy planning. This role involves collaborating with the in-house development, quality, project, and overseas sales teams to propose optimal solutions that consider quality, cost, and delivery time. -
Division Director – Dispatch Operations & Planning | Division Manager / Dispatch Management Dispatch Planning
- Logistics & Transportation, Logistics, Warehouse, Others
- Supply Chain Management, Logistics Operation, SCM, Business planning・Business management
- Tokyo
- ¥10,000,000~¥15,000,000
It is a logistics tech startup operating a matching platform business connecting shippers and shipping companies, as well as a SaaS business supporting operational DX for shippers.
In the logistics industry exceeding 14 trillion yen, we will transform Japan's logistics by integrating our brand and nationwide sales network with the structure and products of our office business. Future social issues are directly linked to business growth, and this area attracts very high attention from investors and client companies. Due to its high growth potential, many investments from major corporations have been realized.
This position is a candidate for division manager, overseeing the entire business in areas such as 'dispatch planning' and 'dispatch management' in the Transport Management System area, and leading it into the next phase of growth. You will be entrusted with the crucial mission of solving the challenges faced at each customer's logistics site and achieving fundamental reform and business growth in Japan's logistics sector. -
Director of New Business Development
- Logistics & Transportation, Logistics, Warehouse, Others
- Executive Management, Management Planning・Corporate strategy, Business planning・Business management, M&A, Management・CEO・COO ,Executive Management, CFO,Executive Management, CTO・CIO
- Tokyo
- ¥8,000,000~¥16,000,000
It is a logistics tech startup operating a matching platform business connecting shippers and shipping companies, as well as a SaaS business supporting operational DX for shippers.
In the logistics industry exceeding 14 trillion yen, we will transform Japan's logistics by integrating our brand and nationwide sales network with the structure and products of our office business. Future social issues are directly linked to business growth, and this area attracts very high attention from investors and client companies. Due to its high growth potential, many investments from major corporations have been realized.
In addition to the matching platform business, the company has grown and expanded through the establishment of SaaS businesses, M&A, and alliances. In addition to these efforts, this position is the head of the New Business Division, which aims to launch and promote the next new business opportunities. It is expected to launch new businesses utilizing shareholders' existing assets. -
Market Research Sales Consultant
- Consulting & Professional Services, Research
- Sales, Business Development & Strategy, Account Manager (B2B)
- Tokyo
- ¥4,800,000~¥7,100,000
This global market research firm specializes in providing comprehensive data, analysis, and insights across various industries and consumer markets. Their reports help businesses understand market trends, competitive landscapes, and consumer behavior to support strategic decision-making. serve a wide range of clients, including corporations, financial institutions, and government agencies, delivering tailored research solutions to drive growth and innovation worldwide. They serve a wide range of clients, including corporations, financial institutions, and government agencies, delivering tailored research solutions to drive growth and innovation worldwide.
This job will drive new business development by selling market intelligence, consumer insights, and consulting solutions to Japanese companies. You will engage senior decision-makers, understand their business challenges, and demonstrate how data-driven insights can support strategic decision-making, identify growth opportunities, and create competitive advantage. The role suits a consultative sales professional with strong business development skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with executive stakeholders.
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Market Research Business Development Account Manager
- Consulting & Professional Services, Research
- Sales, Business Development & Strategy, Account Manager (B2B)
- Tokyo
- ¥4,800,000~¥7,100,000
This global market research firm specializes in providing comprehensive data, analysis, and insights across various industries and consumer markets. Their reports help businesses understand market trends, competitive landscapes, and consumer behavior to support strategic decision-making. serve a wide range of clients, including corporations, financial institutions, and government agencies, delivering tailored research solutions to drive growth and innovation worldwide. They serve a wide range of clients, including corporations, financial institutions, and government agencies, delivering tailored research solutions to drive growth and innovation worldwide.
This position is designed to retain, strengthen, and expand relationships with existing clients in the consumer products and retail sectors, with the objective of driving renewals and increasing revenue. You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of key accounts, understanding each client's business needs, and promoting market intelligence solutions and value-added services to support their strategic decision-making.
As an Account Manager, you will need strong client-facing experience and the ability to develop long-term relationships while identifying opportunities to expand account value. You will play a key role in securing contract renewals, growing existing business through upselling and consulting services, and collaborating with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions that support client success.
In this position, you will maintain, strengthen, and expand relationships with existing customers in the consumer goods and retail industries, aiming to secure contract renewals and increase sales. You will manage accounts for your clients, deeply understand each client's business needs, and propose market research and analysis solutions as well as value-added services to support your strategic decision-making.
As an account manager, you are expected to excel in customer service and build long-term trust. You will also play a crucial role in identifying opportunities to enhance the value of existing accounts, enabling contract renewals, expanding sales through upselling and consulting services, and collaborating with relevant internal departments to deliver optimal solutions that drive your success.
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Central Government IT Solutions Sales | IT Solutions Sales for Central Government Ministries *Chief Position
- Energy & Infrastructure, Energy
- Sales, Business Development & Strategy, Account Manager (B2B)
- Tokyo
- ¥6,800,000~¥8,000,000
We are a global company that has been operating in Japan for over 125 years. It drives cutting-edge innovation across a wide range of fields, including social infrastructure, space defense technology, and public solutions. With approximately 60,000 employees domestically, we are spreading Japanese-originated technologies and innovations to countries around the world.
You will be responsible for cloud solution and infrastructure solution sales targeting central government agencies such as the Digital Agency, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Ministry of Finance, and affiliated organizations. -
SaaS Solution Sales
- Energy & Infrastructure, Energy
- Sales, Business Development & Strategy, Account Manager (B2B)
- Kanagawa
- ¥6,800,000~¥12,000,000
We are a global company that has been operating in Japan for over 125 years. It drives cutting-edge innovation across a wide range of fields, including social infrastructure, space defense technology, and public solutions. With approximately 60,000 employees domestically, we are spreading Japanese-originated technologies and innovations to countries around the world.
This is a sales position where you can propose SaaS/SI solutions for product planning and promotion planners at consumer goods manufacturers. You will participate in projects that generate innovations demanded by the market while running PDCA cycles for marketing, sales, customer success, and product development. -
Public Sector IT Solutions Sales
- Energy & Infrastructure, Energy
- Sales, Business Development & Strategy, Account Manager (B2B)
- Tokyo
- ¥4,800,000~¥9,300,000
We are a global company that has been operating in Japan for over 125 years. It drives cutting-edge innovation across a wide range of fields, including social infrastructure, space defense technology, and public solutions. With approximately 60,000 employees domestically, we are spreading Japanese-originated technologies and innovations to countries around the world.
You will be responsible for sales activities for solution businesses targeting the public domain, aiming to realize a safe and secure society. You will consistently handle everything from retaining and expanding existing customers to developing new solutions, and planning and executing short- and medium-to-long-term business and sales strategies.
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