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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.
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Business Planning & Cost Management for Vehicle Body ECUs
- Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
- Executive Management, Management Planning・Corporate strategy, Financial Planning&Analysis,Cost Controller
- Aichi
- ¥5,500,000~¥10,700,000
The company boasts the No. 1 market share in Japan in the automotive components industry in the areas of thermal systems, mobility systems, powertrain systems, electrification systems, and electronic systems.
We are currently focusing on four areas [electrification, connected systems, advanced safety/automated driving, and non-vehicle businesses (FA/agriculture)].
You will be responsible for business strategy, business planning and cost control for in-vehicle computers. -
Business Development Director
- Manufacturer, Semiconductor
- Sales, Business Development & Strategy
- Kanagawa
- ¥11,000,000~¥13,000,000
This global company provides advanced design, manufacturing, and supply chain services across multiple industries, including automotive, healthcare, and communications. With operations in over 30 countries, it partners with leading tech brands to accelerate innovation and reduce time-to-market. -The organization employs over 170,000 people and delivers scalable solutions from concept to full-scale production. Headquartered in Asia with key leadership in North America, it plays a Headquartered in Asia with key leadership in North America, it plays a critical behind-the-scenes role in powering many of the world's most recognized technology products.
As a Business Development Director, you will be responsible for identifying and developing new customer relationships, managing strategic partnerships, and driving business growth in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Approximately 60% of your responsibilities will focus on engaging with potential clients, understanding their needs, and aligning internal resources to deliver tailored solutions across design, production, and Approximately 60% of your responsibilities will focus on engaging with potential clients, understanding their needs, and aligning internal resources to deliver tailored solutions across design, production, and The remaining 40% will involve working closely with internal teams-including finance, HR, and senior leadership -to support strategic planning, budgeting, and business growth in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The remaining 40% will involve working closely with internal teams-including finance, HR, and senior leadership -to support strategic planning, budgeting, talent management, and execution of key customer programs. This role offers the opportunity to work in a bilingual setting, utilizing both English and Japanese in day-to-day communication and collaboration. -
Sales Operations Manager
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- Sales, Sales Operations
- Tokyo
- ¥8,000,000~¥10,000,000
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-quality sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-quality sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a key player in the automotive and consumer electronics industries.
This position drives operational excellence, data-driven decision making, and transformation across sales and program operations in Japan. The position supports commercial efficiency, standardization, and process improvement in alignment with regional and global business strategies. The position acts as a strategic partner to the Japan Sales organization while enabling collaboration across global teams to optimize performance and scalability. -
sales manager
- IT, Software platform
- Sales, Sales Planning & Analysis, Business Development & Strategy, Account Manager (B2B)
- Tokyo, Osaka
- ¥12,500,000~¥18,000,000
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.
You will introduce our product, AI Data Platform, to new customers acquired by Inside Sales. We are looking for a person who can always unlearn and pave the way on his/her own while being in charge of sales based on his/her past achievements as an overwhelming sales person. -
R&D Manager|R&D Organization General Manager
- Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
- IT, Program・Project Management, Business planning・Business management, Research & Development, Program・Project Management
- Tokyo
- ~¥15,000,000
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 general manager position for an R&D organization responsible for automated driving technology.
This position is responsible for managing an organization of approximately 90 engineers based in Tokyo and Ibaraki, and leading technical collaboration with customers and the global headquarters. This is an extremely important and discretionary management position that will drive the execution of strategy in the Japanese market.
You will be responsible for overseeing a diverse R&D organization of approximately 90 engineers across two sites (Tokyo and Ibaragi). As the local leader, you will drive engineering execution, talent development, and strategic alignment with OEM customers and Valeo's global headquarters.
This is a high-impact leadership role with broad scope, strong autonomy, and direct influence on the future of ADAS and autonomous driving solutions in Japan. This is a high-impact leadership role with broad scope, strong autonomy, and direct influence on the future of ADAS and autonomous driving solutions in Japan. -
Structure & Mechanism Design Engineer
- Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
- Executive Management, Management Planning・Corporate strategy
- Miyagi
- ¥5,000,000~¥6,000,000
We are a rapidly growing technology start-up company. We are involved in next-generation satellite development and on-orbit infrastructure services, and our vision is to build a transportation network that connects people and goods in orbit. By combining innovative engineering with a challenging vision, we offer an environment that puts us at the forefront of the space industry.
In this position, you will be responsible for the overall design process of structural and mechanical components used in satellite systems, including CAD modeling, drawing creation, BOM (Bill of Materials) maintenance and management, as well as contributing to the optimization of the overall satellite structure through layout design utilizing large-scale assembly models. In addition to modeling, drawing, BOM (Bill of Materials) maintenance and management using CAD. You will be involved not only in CAD operations but also in improving design quality, playing an important role in supporting the development of next-generation space technology at the forefront. -
Project Promotion
- Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic, Software platform
- Executive Management, Business planning・Business management, Sales Operations, Sales Planning & Analysis
- Tokyo
- ¥6,500,000~¥10,000,000
It is a company that develops mobility-related services and promotes the digitalization of transportation and mobility.
Utilizing its proprietary apps and platforms, the company offers a variety of services, primarily cab dispatch services.
is one of only a dozen unicorn companies in Japan, and is co-creating new mobility services with a variety of other companies.
You will be responsible for leading new mobility-related services from planning to launch, and contribute to further corporate growth as a business development manager.
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Off Road Vehicle Business Development
- Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
- Sales, Business Development & Strategy, Account Manager (B2B)
- Tokyo
- ¥7,000,000~¥10,000,000
A major automotive supplier of technologies such as lighting, electronics, sensors and autonomous driving systems.
Drive business growth for commercial and off road vehicles by developing sales of automotive lighting and electronics products. Build strong customer relationships, implement regional sales strategies, and coordinate closely with global teams to capture new business opportunities. -
Corporate sales to manufacturers
- Sales, Account Manager (B2B)
- Aichi
- ¥4,500,000~¥6,600,000
This company is a diversified service provider with two main businesses: logistics and electronics manufacturing. Since its establishment more than 140 years ago, the company has provided unique solutions to customers in a wide range of industries.
We have developed a domestic and international network of warehouses and logistics facilities, providing one-stop services from storage to transportation and delivery.
Particularly in the 3PL (third-party logistics) business, we comprehensively manage all aspects of our customers' logistics operations and provide support to improve efficiency.
We have advanced technological capabilities to handle transportation in special fields such as four-temperature-zone logistics (room temperature, refrigerated, frozen, and ultra-low temperature), precision equipment, and art transportation.
We have developed contract manufacturing of electronic equipment across a wide range of fields, including automobiles, home appliances, and telecommunications equipment.
We provide the same standard of high quality service at 12 factories in 9 countries overseas. We support our customers' global expansion by taking advantage of our flexibility in production transfers and our ability to respond locally.
We are looking for a sales representative to develop new customers, mainly major semiconductor manufacturers, for electronic equipment production and contract design services. -
Tier 1 Account manager
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts, Software platform
- Sales, Account Manager (B2B)
- Kanagawa
- ¥5,000,000~¥7,000,000
A joint venture established by a German auto parts manufacturer and a Japanese auto parts manufacturer to provide climate control systems for vehicles. The joint venture develops heating and air conditioning solutions for special purpose vehicles such as buses, trucks, construction vehicles, and campers to support improved vehicle comfort and safety in the Japanese market. The joint venture's main strengths are in auxiliary heaters and climate control systems, and it offers sales and after-sales service throughout Japan.
◆Top Share Manufacturer of Heating Systems for Commercial Vehicles
The joint venture between a Japanese company with sales of about 1.5 billion yen in the Japanese commercial vehicle heating system industry and a foreign company with worldwide sales of about 50 billion yen. The company was established as a joint venture between a Japanese company with sales of approximately 1.5 billion yen in the Japanese commercial vehicle heating system industry and a foreign company with worldwide sales of approximately 50 billion yen, and has a market share of over 50% in Japan.
The company has a market share of over 50% in Japan. -
Advertising Sales|Advertising Sales *Manager Candidate
- Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
- Sales, Sales Operations, Sales Planning & Analysis, Call Center Operations, Area・Regional Sales, Retail Sales (B2C), Business Development & Strategy, Account Manager (B2B)
- Tokyo
- ¥5,500,000~¥7,000,000
It is a company that develops mobility-related services and promotes the digitalization of transportation and mobility.
Utilizing its own apps and platforms, the company offers a variety of services, mainly cab dispatch services.
is one of only a dozen unicorn companies in Japan, and is co-creating new mobility services with a variety of companies.
This is an opportunity to join an affiliate company that operates a cab media service, where you will be in charge of sales operations such as selling advertising space and progressing projects.
You will be mainly responsible for advertising sales, but you will also be expected to be an executive candidate for the joint venture or parent company.
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Business Strategy & Promotion - Sustainability
- Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
- Executive Management, Business planning・Business management
- Aichi
- ¥6,500,000~¥14,300,000
The company boasts the No. 1 market share in Japan in the automotive components industry in the areas of thermal systems, mobility systems, powertrain systems, electrification systems, and electronic systems.
The company is currently focusing on four areas [electrification, connected systems, advanced safety/automated driving, and non-automotive business (FA/agriculture)].
You will be responsible for building and leading the company's overall strategy to realize new value in the environmental (sustainability) field, such as carbon neutrality and circular economy. The needs of the world are changing rapidly, but we are expected to lead the supply chain and the industry while communicating with various stakeholders, and each member is highly motivated with high aspirations.
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