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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  • Tier 1 Sales (Aichi)

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Sales, Business Development & Strategy, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Aichi
    • ¥5,000,000~¥7,300,000

    A German-based automotive component manufacturer and one of the world's largest automotive suppliers.
    As a manufacturer of components and systems for combustion engines and their peripherals, the company is one of the world's three largest system suppliers in the areas of engine systems and components, filtration and engine peripherals, thermal management, electronics and mechatronics, and the aftermarket.

    This German mega-supplier is looking for a sales representative to work as a sales representative for Honda.
    Product knowledge is not required as it depends on the organization to which you are assigned. You will be able to assign products that match your experience from a variety of product modules, such as filters and thermal products.
    We are looking for a wide range of candidates for this position, including those who have been exposed to technology but would like to try sales activities,
    including those who have experience in automotive sales.

    Details.

  • Sales Director

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Sales, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Osaka
    • ¥10,000,000~¥15,000,000

    Founded in 1945 and established in 1950, this long-established company mainly develops and manufactures sealing and thermal control components for engines and exhaust systems, such as gaskets and heat insulators.

    The company's core technology is the "Sealing Technology," which enhances the sealing between metal parts. Our flagship product, gaskets, are essential components in engines and intake and exhaust systems that prevent leaks and maintain pressure.
    Additionally, the insulator has insulation, vibration control, and soundproofing functions, protecting surrounding components from heat and contributing to vehicle weight reduction.

    We supply products mainly for automobiles, agricultural machinery, aircraft, ships, petrochemicals, and industrial machinery across a wide range of fields.
    We have established bases both domestically and internationally, with 12 locations worldwide.

    You will be the sales manager at our company, which develops and manufactures sealing products such as gaskets and heat insulators. We are seeking someone who can reform the sales organization together with our president. Going forward, we are looking for personnel who can jointly support our company's future in managing sales organizations and corporate planning policies.

    Details.

  • Field Service Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor
    • Mechanical, Sales・Service Engineer, Production Engineer, FAE
    • Hokkaido, Mie, Hiroshima, Tochigi, Iwate
    • ¥5,000,000~¥9,000,000

    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 Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting deposition equipment at customer sites, including system startup, process validation, and performance optimization. You will troubleshoot manufacturing and equipment issues through data analysis, driving yield improvement and ensuring stable production operations. In this role, you will also collaborate with global engineering teams to support next-generation equipment development while delivering technical demonstrations and customized solutions to meet customer requirements in high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environments.

    Details.

  • Motorcycle Business Development Manager

    • IT, Software platform
    • Sales, Business Development & Strategy, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥9,500,000~¥14,000,000

    A global automotive technology company specializing in cockpit electronics, including digital instrument clusters, infotainment systems, head-up displays, and domain controllers. Headquartered in America, they partner with major automakers worldwide to deliver innovative, software-defined Headquartered in America, they partner with major automakers worldwide to deliver innovative, software-defined vehicle solutions that enhance the driver and passenger experience.

    This role is responsible for driving strategic business growth and account management activities with major 2-wheeler OEM customers. The position focuses on strengthening customer relationships, expanding business opportunities, and supporting long-term growth strategies for advanced cockpit electronics and mobility solutions.

    The role works closely with cross-functional global teams and acts as a key commercial interface between customers and internal stakeholders.

    Details.

  • Customer Engineer Manager

    • Manufacturer, Machinery, Equipment
    • Electronics, Sales・Service Engineer, Production Engineer, Production Engineer, FAE
    • Hokkaido, Mie, Hiroshima, Iwate
    • ¥8,000,000~¥12,000,000

    The company is the Japanese subsidiary of a semiconductor equipment manufacturer founded in the USA.
    It is among the world's top in revenue, scale, and market share.
    Their environment offers opportunities to experience technological innovation, cutting-edge customer demands, problem-solving, and contributing to customer success. Their environment offers opportunities to experience technological innovation, cutting-edge customer demands, problem-solving, and contributing to customer success.
    Ranked No. 1 in global semiconductor equipment sales in 2022, it provides a chance to leverage skills in a growing industry with the market leader.

    Manages professional employees (jobs that typically fall on the B/E band) and/or supervisors. Adapts business unit, department, site or sub-function plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges. Adapts business unit, department, site or sub-function plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges. Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business unit, department or sub-function plan; receives guidance from manager. Provides technical guidance to employees, colleagues and/or customers.

    You will be responsible for managing the customer engineer team in your assigned region and building strong relationships with customers. As the head of the service site, you will be accountable for the team's achievements and lead overall site operations, including talent development, resource and cost management, and coordination of technical support.
    We promote improvements in service quality and customer satisfaction in line with our business plans, and support the achievement of organizational goals through technical guidance and development for customer engineer members.

    Details.

  • After-Sales Planning & Operations | Planning and operation in the after-sales service domain

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • Executive Management, Business planning・Business management, Sales Operations, Sales Planning & Analysis, Research & Analysis
    • Saitama
    • ¥5,900,000~¥10,900,000

    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.


    You will be responsible for the operation of the technical service area for swappable batteries and swap stations, as well as planning and operation in the after-sales service area.

    Details.

  • Electronic Brake System Test Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Electronics, QC・QA, Circuit & Mounting Design, Electrical & electronic control design, Electrical & electronic control design, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Chiba
    • ¥6,500,000~¥8,500,000

    As a global automotive parts supplier operating in 57 countries, it focuses on key industry megatrends such as autonomous driving, electrification, and connectivity, shaping the future of mobility. Established in 2000 as a joint venture with a major Japanese company, it has its headquarters and engineering center in Yokohama, providing development, technology, and products to Japanese customers.

    As the person in charge of developing electronically controlled brake products at a major German automotive parts manufacturer,
    you will install prototype products under development in vehicles and conduct actual vehicle driving tests.

    Details.

  • Sales manager Hiroshima

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Sales, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Kanagawa, Hiroshima
    • ¥8,000,000~¥9,500,000

    As a global automotive parts supplier operating in 57 countries, it focuses on key industry megatrends such as autonomous driving, electrification, and connectivity, shaping the future of mobility. Established in 2000 as a joint venture with a major Japanese company, it has its headquarters and engineering center in Yokohama, providing development, technology, and products to Japanese customers.

    You will handle a range of products related to vehicle safety and driving stability, including automatic braking, lane keeping, traction prevention, electronically controlled brakes, and steering control.
    You will be able to start both existing and new business operations.

    Details.

  • BD & Account Management Senior Specialist

    • IT, Software platform
    • Sales, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Kanagawa, Hiroshima
    • ¥8,500,000~¥12,000,000

    A global automotive technology company specializing in cockpit electronics, including digital instrument clusters, infotainment systems, head-up displays, and domain controllers. Headquartered in America, they partner with major automakers worldwide to deliver innovative, software-defined Headquartered in America, they partner with major automakers worldwide to deliver innovative, software-defined vehicle solutions that enhance the driver and passenger experience.

    This role acts as a bridge between Business Development and Account Management functions, supporting customer relationship management and strategic business growth activities. The position focuses on maintaining strong customer engagement, supporting RFQ activities, and coordinating internal teams to support long-term business expansion.

    Details.

  • Order Management & Sales Planning Specialist Staff

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Supply Chain Management, Logistics Operation, SCM, Sales Administration
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥4,000,000~¥6,500,000

    A commercial vehicle manufacturer based in Japan that develops, manufactures, and sells trucks, buses, and industrial engines. With production bases and sales networks both domestically and internationally, we provide products to over 170 countries and regions worldwide, leveraging our global network to develop manufacturing.
    We are proactive in developing electrification and environmental technologies, and have taken a leading stance on environmental measures, such as quickly launching mass-produced small electric trucks to the market. The technical expertise and high quality we have cultivated over many years are highly regarded both domestically and internationally, and we are highly trusted by business partners, characterized by a diverse corporate culture where global talent thrives.

    You will be responsible for smooth execution from order placement to group sales in overseas bus markets, as well as the formulation of accurate sales plans.
    Ensure smooth order-to-Group Sale execution and accurate sales planning for international bus markets.

    Details.

  • Special Wire Harness Resident Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Electronics, Sales・Service Engineer, Sales・Service Engineer, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer, Mechanical Design, Electrical & electronic control design, Electrical & electronic control design, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥7,000,000~¥9,000,000

    A global leader specializing in high‑speed automotive data‑transmission solutions. Unlike traditional wire‑harness manufacturers, the company focuses on advanced data cables, connectors, and custom cable assemblies that support next‑generation mobility technologies. Their products enable fast, secure, and reliable data flow for modern vehicles, including systems used in ADAS, cameras, sensors, infotainment, autonomous driving, and connected‑car platforms.

    In this role, you will act as the technical interface between Japanese automotive OEM customers and global engineering teams, supporting the development and application of wire harness and high-speed data solutions for next-generation vehicle systems.

    As part of your onboarding process, you will be sent to one or possible both China and Germany for several months of training to familiarize yourself with the products and technologies.

    You will be embedded in the world's largest OEM as a resident engineer and handling customer-facing technical discussions, coordinate requirements with internal development teams, support project execution and business expansion activities, and help ensure successful delivery of automotive connectivity solutions working with some of the world's best engineers.

    Details.

  • FAE – Power Solutions & Conductive Capacitors | FAE / Product Technology - Conductive Capacitors × Power Solutions

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Electronics, Sales・Service Engineer, Circuit & Mounting Design, Electrical & electronic control design, FAE
    • Kyoto
    • ¥5,500,000~¥9,500,000

    As a major Japanese manufacturer with a global presence, we operate B2B businesses mainly in electronic components and materials. It is characterized by its deep involvement in growth areas such as automotive, telecommunications infrastructure, and semiconductors, supporting product development for manufacturers worldwide.
    Leveraging production and development bases both domestically and internationally, we have built a consistent global supply system, and our business model focuses on the "contents" rather than finished products, creating long-term and stable business relationships. With scale and reliability as a member of a major group, we are expected to continue growing in overseas markets.

    Product Technology / Technical Sales: You will anticipate changes in industry trends, utilize circuit simulations, and propose optimal capacitors and develop new product plans.
    FAE: You will propose technical solutions to power supply design engineers.

    Details.

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