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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  • Sales Manager | Sales Manager

    • IT, Software platform
    • Sales, Area・Regional Sales, Business Development & Strategy, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥10,800,000~¥12,000,000

    We operate a "Vehicle Demand and Cargo Matching Platform" specialized for the transportation industry, providing a system that smoothly connects shippers and transport companies, and promoting business reform through digital power.
    Since its founding, this system has supported transportation companies and is already one of the largest in Japan, but there is still room for expansion. By contributing to operational efficiency and improving empty vehicle rates, you can engage in work that can make a social impact.

    The enterprise sales team is responsible for deploying services to major companies, mainly in the logistics and construction industries. There is no one-size-fits-all approach, such as horizontal expansion to customers already implemented or proposals to potential customers who have not yet noticed on-site challenges. Therefore, this position is a key role that drives business growth by running a cycle that connects issues identified on site to product improvements, involving product and customer service teams, creating a sales organization model, and driving business growth.

    Details.

  • Business Unit Head Candidate

    • Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
    • Executive Management, Business planning・Business management, Sales Operations, Sales Planning & Analysis
    • Tokyo
    • ¥10,000,000~¥14,000,000

    We are a company that develops mobility-related services and promotes the digitalization of transportation and transportation methods.
    By utilizing proprietary apps and platforms, we mainly offer taxi dispatch services and offer a variety of services.
    We are also a unicorn company with only a dozen or so companies in Japan, co-creating new mobility services with various companies.

    In the Corporate Business Promotion Division, you will participate in a position that oversees the entire division, leading product business growth through planning and executing sales strategies and managing the sales organization.
    This position involves not only pursuing sales results but also maximizing overall organizational outcomes by contributing customer challenges and market changes to the business, collaborating with marketing, business planning, and product development.

    Details.

  • [Tokyo] Sales Manager Candidate / Logistics DX System Division - Truck Manager

    • Logistics & Transportation, Logistics, Warehouse, Others
    • Sales, Business Development & Strategy, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,000,000~¥10,000,000

    We are a logistics tech startup operating a matching platform business connecting shippers and transportation companies, as well as a SaaS business supporting operational DX for shippers.
    In the logistics industry exceeding 14 trillion yen, we are transforming Japan's logistics by combining our brand and nationwide sales network with the office business structure and products. 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, we have secured substantial investments from major corporations.

    At a rapidly growing logistics tech company providing logistics DX SaaS, this position is responsible for enterprise sales targeting major transport companies and their logistics subsidiaries. As a sales manager candidate, you will plan and execute sales strategies to expand sales, build business operations, propose to management, and lead negotiations with key clients. This role promotes solving customer issues in collaboration with internal products, customer success, and development teams, contributing to DX and transformation in Japan's logistics industry. Depending on results, career advancement in sales management, business manager, or new business development is also expected.

    Details.

  • Business planning and sales planning for logistics DX platforms

    • IT, Software platform
    • Executive Management, Business planning・Business management, Sales Planning & Analysis
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,000,000~¥10,800,000

    We operate a "Demand Delivery Matching Platform" specialized for the transportation industry, providing a system that smoothly connects shippers and transport companies, and promoting business reform through digital technology.
    Since its founding, this system, which has supported transportation companies, is already one of the largest in Japan, but there is still room for expansion, and by contributing to operational efficiency and improving empty vehicle rates, you can engage in work that can make an impact on society.

    Our core service, "Demand and Delivery Vehicle," which accounts for the majority of our sales, has accumulated data related to many customers over the past 20 years since its launch.
    This time, we are recruiting someone in charge of business planning for logistics DX services, planning new services that transport companies need in today's era based on these assets, and building and executing sales systems.

    We uncover latent customer needs and identify issues and develop solutions based on data. We play a central role in communicating with internal and external stakeholders, building consensus, and driving projects forward. We expect to accelerate business growth as a leader in realizing new services that contribute to society, by identifying challenges independently, taking on positive challenges even in uncertain situations, and

    realizing new services that contribute to society. [About Our Products]
    We are one of the largest marketplaces in the industry, matching cargo and trucks between shipping companies. Although we have been providing this service for 25 years, considering the market size of 19 trillion yen, there is still great potential for growth, and we are just beginning to climb the mountain.
    In 2021, we underwent a major renewal. Logistics is not supported by only transportation companies. Going forward, we will rapidly grow as a platform that solves the challenges faced by people who want to transport all logistics items and those who want to transport goods, not just between transport companies.
    The logistics industry faces the highest level of difficulty in transforming due to its long history and large scale. However, we are working to successfully implement DX (Digital Transformation) in the logistics industry, known as "industrial infrastructure," and to make a significant impact on the sector.

    Details.

  • Key Account Manager

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Sales, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,000,000~¥10,000,000

    This company is a global automotive technology supplier specializing in advanced sensing systems, electrification, and intelligent mobility solutions.
    Leveraging strong research and development capabilities, it operates globally and collaborates with major automakers (OEMs) to develop next-generation safety and interior technologies.

    In this role you will lead account strategy, customer negotiations, pricing, new-business development, and overall commercial performance while managing a small team.

    You will represent the customer internally and work closely with Engineering, Project Management, Finance, and global teams to translate customer requirements into business actions and secure profitable new business.

    Details.

  • Enterprise Account Executive Senior Manager | Enterprise Sales Senior Manager

    • IT, Software platform
    • Sales, Business Development & Strategy, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Tokyo, Aichi, Osaka
    • ¥12,000,000~¥16,000,000

    To directly solve problems for manufacturing companies, which account for about 20% of Japan's industry, we provide
    SaaS services and have already successfully raised approximately 30 billion yen in funding, making us a rapidly growing company.
    We are a company that is constantly working to create new systems that change the norms of industry, so that everyone involved in manufacturing can fully realize their inherent strengths.


    As a position directly under management, I am not merely overseeing the sales organization but also responsible for grand designing the company's business growth strategy. Armed with an AI data platform, I am a business leader who redefines the strategy, organization, and culture from a management perspective to drive a paradigm shift across the entire manufacturing industry, the core industry of the Japanese economy, and to create a vast yet unseen market for myself, driving the entire company.

    Details.

  • Solution Sales (for Government Offices and Local Governments)

    • Energy & Infrastructure, Energy
    • Sales, Sales Planning & Analysis, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥4,800,000~¥9,300,000

    A leading global technology company in Japan. Based on advanced ICT technology cultivated over many years, we utilize cutting-edge technologies such as AI, biometrics, and cybersecurity to operate a wide range of businesses from social infrastructure to cutting-edge industrial fields.
    In the automotive and mobility sectors, we support the realization of next-generation mobility using software and data, while also possessing extensive experience and technological capabilities supporting Japan's space development in satellites and space-related systems in the space sector.
    Going forward, we will further promote corporate transformation centered on AI and the advancement of digital infrastructure, aiming to solve global social issues and create new value in growth areas such as mobility, space, and security. A major attraction is that we can participate in large-scale projects that not only focus on research and development but also contribute to social and industrial transformation.

    [Overview of Business and Organizational Structure]
    The main markets of the Government and Public Infrastructure DX division are central government ministries and related organizations, educational institutions, as well as transportation and lifeline sectors. Within this framework, our group operates mainly with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and its related organizations. In addition to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's construction, road, and port sectors, we propose, build, and operate cloud solutions, IT infrastructure infrastructure, and business systems for public works projects for municipalities and related organizations such as NEXCO Group companies.

    You will mainly be responsible for the following public works execution-related systems.
    ・Electronic bidding system
    for public works procurement ・CALS-ASP service

    , which digitizes and shares and utilizes information such as construction documents, drawings, and photos between contractors (national and local governments, etc.) and contractors (construction companies) ・The electronic bidding system supporting public works procurement has been implemented by our company across all four ministries: the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and the Ministry of Defense. Based on the Digital Agency's priority plan, we are recruiting sales leaders to advance future government cloud migration, integration of the four ministries, and cloud-native adoption.

    ・The CALS-ASP business is recognized as one of the few excellent examples of service businesses within our company, and we are actively aiming for expansion.

    The position is sales sales, but we welcome those who want to contribute to upstream activities such as proposing services to the national government, local governments, construction businesses, and industry associations, post-implementation operational support, as well as planning service models and business models.

    Details.

  • Installation Engineer (iTeam) | Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Startup Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Machinery, Equipment
    • Mechanical, Sales・Service Engineer
    • Hokkaido, Toyama, Yamagata, Chiba, Iwate, Aichi, Osaka, Ibaraki, Kumamoto, Kanagawa, Tokyo, Oita, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Nagano, Nagasaki
    • ¥5,000,000~¥8,000,000

    This is the Japanese subsidiary of a global semiconductor manufacturing equipment manufacturer founded in the United States.
    We are world-class in terms of sales, business scale, and market share.
    We have an environment where we can contribute to our customers' success by addressing cutting-edge technological innovations and advanced customer needs, while solving challenges.
    In 2022, we achieved the world's No.1 sales position as a semiconductor manufacturing equipment manufacturer, becoming a leading company in the growing semiconductor industry, where you can further develop your skills and experience.

    An iTeam position where you travel long-term to customer semiconductor factories throughout Japan or overseas, responsible for assembly, adjustment, and startup of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Each project takes about 1.5~2.5 months, covering everything from equipment installation, connection, adjustment, parameter setting, to stable operation. After the startup is completed, maintenance is handed over to customer engineers.

    Details.

  • Business Operations Support

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Sales Administration, Compliance, HR Operations
    • Mie
    • ¥4,500,000~¥7,500,000

    A leading global semiconductor equipment manufacturer headquartered in the United States, the company specializes in advanced wafer fabrication technologies and holds a top market share in key process segments such as etching. It supports major semiconductor manufacturers worldwide through a strong network of global operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. Known for its cutting-edge innovation and collaborative, multicultural work environment, the company delivers high-performance solutions while fostering continuous learning, technical excellence, and cross-border teamwork.

    As a Business Operations Analyst, you will support critical customer-focused business operations by managing reporting, order fulfillment activities, logistics coordination, and process improvement initiatives that ensure efficient and accurate execution across the organization. You will collaborate closely with sales teams, operations stakeholders, customers, vendors, and logistics partners to analyze operational data, maintain business reports, coordinate equipment delivery schedules, and support export-related processes. In this role, you will leverage advanced Excel and SAP capabilities to generate insights, process equipment orders, create quotations, monitor key performance metrics, and maintain data accuracy across business systems. You will also identify operational inefficiencies, support continuous improvement initiatives, resolve operational issues, and drive cross-functional coordination to enhance service quality, operational effectiveness, and customer satisfaction while ensuring timely execution of business commitments.

    Details.

  • Installation Engineer | Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Startup Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Machinery, Equipment
    • Mechanical, Sales・Service Engineer
    • Kumamoto, Kanagawa, Oita, Fukushima, Toyama, Saga, Yamagata, Mie, Hiroshima, Nagasaki, Iwate
    • ¥5,000,000~¥6,000,000

    We are 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. We play a crucial role in supporting the quality and reliability of next-generation semiconductors and support global technological evolution. With a global business foundation and an innovative corporate culture, we provide an environment where you can collaborate with leading customers in the industry while engaging with cutting-edge technologies.

    Field engineer responsible for launching new semiconductor manufacturing equipment. You travel to customer factories both in Japan and abroad, handling assembly, connection, adjustment, and commissioning after equipment is delivered. After launch, you hand over to the customer support department and provide performance feedback after operation to overseas engineers.

    Details.

  • Technical Sales Representitive

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor
    • Sales, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Aichi
    • ¥7,000,000~¥13,000,000

    A global semiconductor company headquartered in the United States, providing a broad portfolio of analog and embedded processing products for automotive, industrial and consumer electronics applications. The company develops semiconductor solutions supporting areas such as signal processing, power management and embedded systems, with products used across a wide range of electronic devices and systems.

    You are responsible for deeply understanding the overall market and the needs of your customers. While collaborating with Field Application Engineers (FAE), you aim to maximize sales by discovering new projects and proposing solutions to solve customer challenges. With excellent communication skills, you build collaborative relationships both inside and outside the company, and set and execute strategies for business acquisition as concrete action plans. Additionally, you thoroughly manage progress and build deeper trust with customers through consistent efforts.

    Details.

  • Used Car Sales

    • Distribution & Retail
    • Sales, Retail Sales (B2C)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥4,000,000~¥6,000,000

    This company is an official authorized dealer group for premium European vehicles in Japan, primarily operating in the central Tokyo area. Unlike other dealers, they offer very high incentives and also the chance to transfer to the importer. Unlike other dealers, they offer very high incentives and also the chance to transfer to the importer.

    This company is a group of authorized dealers of premium European cars in Japan, operating primarily in central Tokyo. It is a separate organization from the brand's Japanese subsidiary and operates as an authorized dealer under its authorization. Unlike other dealers, the company offers very high incentives and the opportunity to transfer to an importer.


    Join a famous luxury car dealer and support them in their used car sales activities and customer interaction. Younger candidates without automotive experience with a background in B2C are also welcome to apply.

    This is a company with a high reputation as a luxury imported car dealer, responsible for used car sales and customer service. If you have experience in BtoC sales or customer service, we welcome young professionals with no automotive industry experience.

    Details.

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