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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  • Advanced Safety & Autonomous Driving Systems Planning Engineer | Product Planning for Advanced Safety & Autonomous Driving Systems

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management, Business planning・Business management
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥8,000,000~¥16,000,000

    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)].

    Based on the business strategy formulated by the division, you will consistently oversee the formulation of the technology roadmap, selection of development themes, development planning, and development promotion.

    Details.

  • In-Vehicle Connected Services Development Strategy

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • Executive Management, Management Planning・Corporate strategy, Business planning・Business management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥4,170,000~¥10,500,000

    This company is a global technology leader driving major innovation in the rapidly evolving mobility industry. With active development across electrification, autonomous systems, connected services, and software‑defined mobility, the organization is advancing large‑scale digital transformation on a worldwide scale. Employees work in a diverse, international environment where they can take on meaningful responsibility, collaborate across regions, and contribute directly to next‑generation mobility solutions.

    This position is responsible for formulating development strategies and driving projects for in-vehicle connected services for the Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) era.

    You will support the planning and development of next-generation connected services that seamlessly link cloud, smartphones, and in-vehicle systems, and serve as a strategic PMO linking business and development departments.

    This position goes beyond simple project management to deeply engage in creating future mobility services, including formulating service strategies based on market needs and technology trends, building development roadmaps, and promoting global projects.

    Details.

  • SDV Software Strategy Management

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • Executive Management, Management Planning・Corporate strategy, Business planning・Business management, Business Development & Strategy
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥4,100,000~¥10,400,000

    This company is a global technology leader driving major innovation in the rapidly evolving mobility industry. With active development across electrification, autonomous systems, connected services, and software‑defined mobility, the organization is advancing large‑scale digital transformation on a worldwide scale. Employees work in a diverse, international environment where they can take on meaningful responsibility, collaborate across regions, and contribute directly to next‑generation mobility solutions.

    In the General Team of the Software Platform Architecture Development Department, you will be responsible for managing budget related to department operations, contract management, and driving operational efficiency through DX/AI. This is a key position that strengthens the organizational foundation for realizing SDV (Software Defined Vehicle) by collaborating with diverse stakeholders both inside and outside the department.

    Details.

  • SAP Process Consultant

    • IT, Software platform
    • Consulting, IT Consultant
    • Kanagawa, Saitama
    • ¥5,500,000~¥9,000,000

    Top Global Sales | As a foreign-affiliated automotive parts manufacturer, the company is expanding its software and electronics products. As a long-established German company with roots in Japan and operating worldwide, it employs diverse employees, maintains a 1% turnover rate, and maintains a well-established work environment. In April 2024, a new research and development facility was completed, and we are working on further advanced technology development.

    A global leader in sales, this foreign-owned automotive parts manufacturer is expanding its software and electronics product portfolio. As a long‑established German company in Japan with worldwide operations, it offers a diverse workforce and an excellent working environment, reflected in its low 1% turnover rate. In April 2024, a new research and development facility was completed, further strengthening the company’s efforts in advanced technology development.

    I am an SAP process consultant responsible for P2F (Plan-to-Fulfill) planning in the global mobility business.

    Focusing on SAP PP, you will be responsible for business processes such as demand planning, forecasting, and MRP, driving transformation to SAP S/4HANA, global rollout, and process standardization and improvement.

    Details.

  • Technical strategy planning for powertrains | Technical strategy planning for powertrains

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • Executive Management, Business planning・Business management, Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,890,000~¥7,660,000

    This company is a global technology leader driving major innovation in the rapidly evolving mobility industry. With active development across electrification, autonomous systems, connected services, and software‑defined mobility, the organization is advancing large‑scale digital transformation on a worldwide scale. Employees work in a diverse, international environment where they can take on meaningful responsibility, collaborate across regions, and contribute directly to next‑generation mobility solutions.

    We formulate technical strategies for powertrains to be installed in future vehicles. We develop strategies from various perspectives, focusing on planning, product, and technology.

    Details.

  • Project Leader ― Logistics | Project Leader (Logistics Industry)

    • IT, Program・Project Management, Logistics Operation, SCM, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,800,000~¥9,300,000

    A global company operating in Japan for over 125 years. We promote cutting-edge innovation across a wide range of fields, including social infrastructure, space defense technology, and public solutions. With approximately 60,000 employees in Japan, we bring Japan-originated technologies and innovations to countries around the world.

    From building core systems for major domestic logistics companies, DX (digital transformation) of logistics operations to improving operations through AI, and introducing WMS packages, we provide new value to customers and contribute to the development of logistics through a wide range of projects.

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  • SDV Vehicle Data Management Strategy & Development (General Staff, Supervisor/Specialist)

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • Executive Management, Management Planning・Corporate strategy, Business planning・Business management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥4,100,000~¥7,600,000

    This company is a global technology leader driving major innovation in the rapidly evolving mobility industry. With active development across electrification, autonomous systems, connected services, and software‑defined mobility, the organization is advancing large‑scale digital transformation on a worldwide scale. Employees work in a diverse, international environment where they can take on meaningful responsibility, collaborate across regions, and contribute directly to next‑generation mobility solutions.

    This position is responsible for planning and promoting vehicle data utilization strategies in the SDV (Software Defined Vehicle) era. You will promote the construction of a data infrastructure that supports improving the quality of existing functions and developing new services and functions by utilizing probe data and ECU log data collected from vehicles. By collaborating with the technical department and various function development teams, you will lead the realization of data-driven mobility development.

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  • Advanced Technology Development Strategy | AIDV Advanced Technology Development Strategy

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Business planning・Business management, Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥4,100,000~¥10,500,000

    This company is a global technology leader driving major innovation in the rapidly evolving mobility industry. With active development across electrification, autonomous systems, connected services, and software‑defined mobility, the organization is advancing large‑scale digital transformation on a worldwide scale. Employees work in a diverse, international environment where they can take on meaningful responsibility, collaborate across regions, and contribute directly to next‑generation mobility solutions.

    This strategic position is responsible for everything from formulating advanced technology strategies to driving development projects to realize AI-Defined Vehicles (AIDV). In cutting-edge technology areas such as AI, autonomous driving, and SDV, you will promote strategy formulation and project management based on market trends and technology trends. As a bridge between technology and business, you will contribute to the creation of the future of next-generation mobility by collaborating with global stakeholders

    Details.

  • Account Executive / Technical Sales – Mobility Data | Account Executive / Technical Sales (Mobility Data)

    • IT, Telecommunications
    • Consulting, IT Consultant, Data Analyst, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥8,000,000

    We are a technology company that utilizes location data and advanced technologies to solve social issues in areas such as urban planning, disaster prevention and mitigation, mobility, infrastructure, and public policy.
    We collaborate with government agencies, local governments, research institutions, and private companies to consistently promote projects from analysis to demonstration and social implementation.
    In addition to Japan, we have a track record in multiple countries and regions including Asia, Europe, North America, and the Middle East, expanding our business globally.
    Going forward, we will strengthen our efforts in defense and security, aiming to expand our business with a particular focus on the Middle East and West Asia.
    Our environment is characterized by proactive engagement with topics with significant social impact, leveraging our expertise.

    This position is a sales engineer who supports proposals from a technical and data perspective for solutions utilizing AI in human flow data and location information, ensuring the feasibility and value of projects. By understanding the client's business challenges and policy background, we organize technical aspects based on the characteristics of human flow data, analytical logic, and system configuration, and provide consistent support from proposal to PoC to implementation phase in collaboration with account executives and consultants.

    Details.

  • Sales Admin | Sales Office Work

    • IT, Software platform
    • Sales, Sales Administration
    • Tokyo
    • ¥3,500,000~¥4,500,000

    We are a technology company focused on researching and providing unmanned aerial systems for industrial applications and operational management platforms for low-altitude areas.
    We have extensive implementation experience across diverse sites such as surveying, equipment inspection, and agricultural support, and our management technologies have been adopted for standard operations in multiple regions.
    In recent years, we have expanded our business by establishing corporations overseas and conducting large-scale procurement, and we continue to participate in public-private projects. We are promoting the construction of a global platform to create a new industry for low-altitude mobility that integrates hardware, software, and operational integration infrastructure.

    As a sales clerk, you will handle contracts, estimates, billing, base fee approvals, and settlements all in one step.

    Details.

  • Finance

    • IT, Software platform
    • Executive Management, Management Planning・Corporate strategy, M&A, Financial Planning&Analysis,Cost Controller, Corporate Finance
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,000,000~¥16,000,000

    To directly solve problems in manufacturing, which accounts for about 20% of Japan's industry, we provide SaaS services and
    have already successfully raised about 30 billion yen in funding, making it a rapidly growing company.
    We are a company that is constantly working to create 'new systems' that change industry norms to maximize the inherent abilities of everyone involved in manufacturing.


    You will be responsible for a wide range of fundraising-related tasks and special missions for the CFO's office. As the execution team for specific projects in the finance domain, you will be responsible for delivering results by working hands-on.

    Details.

  • Manager, Four-Wheel Vehicle E&E Architecture Strategy | Strategic Planning for Four-Wheel E&E Architecture (Managerial Position)

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Business planning・Business management, Program・Project Management, Cyber Security
    • Tochigi
    • ¥11,900,000~¥22,000,000

    As an automobile manufacturer that continues to evolve to provide "joy" to more people 10 years, 20 years, and beyond, we have been and will continue to challenge to create new values that are not bound by existing frameworks, so that we can continue to please our customers around the world.
    The company, which has been providing multiple products loved by many customers based on its solid technical capabilities, is recruiting associates to integrate with the ICT society and create new services.


    As a manager in this field, you will be responsible for managing the conceptualization and planning of E&E architecture strategies with an eye toward next-generation mobility, as well as project leadership.

    Details.

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