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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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Acquisition Sales Manager (Kanagawa)
- Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
- Sales, Account Manager (B2B)
- Kanagawa
- ¥6,000,000~¥8,000,000
Top Global Sales | As a foreign auto parts manufacturer, the company is expanding its software and electronics products. This German company has long been rooted in Japan, and because it operates all over the world, it has a diverse workforce and a working environment with a turnover rate of 1%. In April 2024, a new R facility was completed, and we are working on the development of further advanced technologies.
This is a sales position in charge of acquiring new business in the SDV area (ADAS products, IVI products, etc.).
Identify potential targets through market analysis and customer communication to drive business acquisition.
He is in charge of projects with a short development period and is expected to play an active role as an immediate force. -
General Manager of Vehicle Development
- Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
- Executive Management, Management Planning・Corporate strategy, Business planning・Business management
- Kanagawa
- ¥14,000,000~¥20,000,000
・One of the top three mobility companies in the world, providing ZEV sales and mobility services based on innovative online business models for the Japanese market and customers.
・We are developing ZEV vehicles and materials/element technologies specialized for the Japanese market.
In the development of ZEV vehicles, based on close communication with the head office and research institutes, we promote performance tests, evaluations, and proposals for vehicle models, mass production development for Japan, and development of advanced technologies.
The development of materials and elemental technologies leads to the development of major vehicles and parts through identification and analysis of technological trends, as well as collaborations and screenings with leading Japanese companies.
In addition to the Company's various performance tests and evaluations, the Board will oversee the division and promote research and development of advanced technologies such as advanced driver assistance systems and the mass production of vehicles for Japan. -
Market Strategy & Planning Management | Market Strategy Business Planning
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- Executive Management, Business planning・Business management, Sales Planning & Analysis, Event, Promotion, Brand Marketing, Research & Analysis
- Kanagawa
- ¥5,000,000~¥12,000,000
We are a Japan-based commercial vehicle manufacturer that develops, manufactures, and sells trucks, buses, and industrial engines. With production bases and sales networks in Japan and overseas, the company provides products to more than 170 countries and regions around the world, and is developing manufacturing that takes advantage of its global network.
The company is also progressive in its approach to environmental responsiveness, actively promoting the development of electrification and environmental technologies, and was one of the first to introduce mass-produced light-duty electric trucks to the market. The high level of technology and quality that we have cultivated over the years is highly regarded both in Japan and overseas, and we have earned the trust of our business partners. Our corporate culture is characterized by diversity, with global human resources playing an active role.
We support market strategy, business planning, and dealer engagement with commercial vehicles in our region. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely forecasting, operational efficiency, and the achievement of business plans and marketing goals.
*Region: Europe America or Taiwan/Southeast Asia or MEA APAC
You will support the implementation of market strategies, business plans, and distributor engagement for commercial vehicles across assigned territories. You will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely forecasting, operational efficiency, and achievement of business plan and marketing goals.
※Area : Europe Americas or Taiwan South East Asia or MEA APAC -
Business Development Consultant | Business Development Consultant
- IT, Telecommunications
- Executive Management, Business planning・Business management
- Tokyo
- ¥6,000,000~¥12,000,000
It is a technology company that utilizes location-based data and cutting-edge technology to solve social issues in areas such as urban planning, disaster prevention and mitigation, mobility, infrastructure, and public policy.
In collaboration with government agencies, local governments, research institutes, and private companies, we consistently promote projects from analysis to demonstration and social implementation.
In addition to Japan, we have a track record in multiple countries and regions such as Asia, Europe, North America, and the Middle East, and are expanding our business globally.
In the future, we will also strengthen our efforts in the defense and security field, aiming to expand our business with a particular focus on the Middle East and West Asia regions.
It is characterized by an environment where people can take the initiative to engage with themes with great social impact, making use of their expertise.
This position combines the company's own location data with customer data to create new business opportunities.
Together with account executives, you will lead the creation of products and services that have a significant impact on society by digging deep into client issues, proposing plans, and collaborating with in-house engineers to create and execute projects. -
Technical Sales - Automotive Camera Modules
- Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Trading
- Mechanical, Sales・Service Engineer, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer
- Aichi
- ¥4,200,000~¥8,900,000
Hardware Business It is an electronics trading company that provides a series of solutions to automotive parts manufacturers for all kinds of electronic device products, including semiconductors and printed circuit boards, from planning to design and development, manufacturing, logistics, and quality control. It is a major general trading company group that handles semiconductors and electronic components.
Since I am currently under the command of a major company, I have contracts with 9 major companies, so I can be involved in large projects.
We also have a support system that utilizes new technologies and partner networks in fields such as electrification, autonomous driving/ADAS, next-generation cockpits, and connected devices, and
we are developing a wide range of businesses that go beyond the traditional trading company functions of purchasing and selling products.
We will introduce the latest technologies (semiconductors and modules that realize IoT, autonomous driving, next-generation communications, etc.) to our customers and propose solutions to solve problems. -
Key Account Manager | Off-Highway OEM | Corporate Sales (Off-Road/Non-Passenger Car OEM)
- Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
- Sales, Account Manager (B2B)
- Tokyo
- ¥8,000,000~¥9,600,000
It is a global automotive technology supplier that develops advanced mobility technologies that support vehicle electrification, intelligent driving, and next-generation safety systems. We work closely with major automotive manufacturers around the world and have engineering and development locations in multiple regions.
In Japan, we have R&D bases specializing in advanced sensing technologies and intelligent driving systems, supporting global development programs in the fields of ADAS and autonomous driving.
In this role you will be responsible for managing and expanding business with off-road and non-passenger vehicle manufacturers in Japan, including companies in the construction machinery, agricultural equipment, industrial vehicle, and specialty vehicle sectors.
The role focuses heavily on new business development, identifying opportunities to apply existing power-related components to new applications and customers. The successful candidate will manage the full commercial cycle—from identifying new opportunities and handling RFQs to negotiating pricing and managing ongoing customer relationships.
Working closely with internal engineering, production, and global account teams, this position plays a key role in developing new markets and strengthening relationships with OEM customers. -
Business & Project Lead (Manager Candidate)
- IT, Software platform, Transportation, Trafic
- Executive Management, Business planning・Business management, Sales Planning & Analysis
- Tokyo
- ¥8,000,000~¥10,000,000
It is a company that develops mobility-related services and promotes the digitalization of transportation and transportation.
In addition to developing a variety of services using its own apps and platforms, mainly taxi dispatch services, it
is also one of only a dozen unicorn companies in Japan, and is co-creating new mobility services with various companies.
In multiple important projects that support business growth and solving social issues, you will lead and promote the entire process from planning to implementation, launch, and improvement of new services and products.
First, you will be responsible for promoting each project as a player, and you will also be involved in lead management across projects and teams through overall project design, progress management, and stakeholder coordination.
In the future, as a manager in the Project Management Office, I expect you to be involved in managing multiple projects, developing members, and building organizations, and be responsible for maximizing the results of the entire organization. -
Field Sales Manager/Leader|Sales Manager/Leader (based in the US)
- Manufacturer, Machinery, Equipment, Software platform
- Sales, Business Development & Strategy, Account Manager (B2B)
- USA
- ¥12,000,000~¥20,000,000
We provide SaaS services to directly solve problems for the manufacturing industry, which accounts for about 20% of Japan's industry, and
have already succeeded in raising about 30 billion yen, and are currently a rapidly growing company.
In order to maximize the inherent power of all people involved in "manufacturing", we are a company that is working every day to "create new systems" that change the common sense of the industry.
■Manager: As a field sales manager for the manufacturing data AI platform, you will not only develop customers yourself, but also lead the formulation of sales strategies in the US market, from execution to organizational construction, in close cooperation with the CEO and CFO. Customers from all over the United States are eligible, mainly in Chicago, where the U.S. subsidiary is located.
■Leader: Please develop new customers and communicate with existing customers throughout the United States, mainly in Chicago. In particular, you will be in charge of companies related to Japanese companies, including referrals from the Japan office.
*This position is for employment at a U.S. subsidiary. -
Field Sales Director / Director Candidate
- Manufacturer, Machinery, Equipment, Software platform
- Sales, Business Development & Strategy, Account Manager (B2B)
- Tokyo, Aichi, Osaka
- ¥12,000,000~¥20,000,000
We provide SaaS services to directly solve problems for the manufacturing industry, which accounts for about 20% of Japan's industry, and
have already succeeded in raising about 30 billion yen, and are currently a rapidly growing company.
In order to maximize the inherent power of all people involved in "manufacturing", we are a company that is working every day to "create new systems" that change the common sense of the industry.
In this position, as a general manager/general manager candidate in the field sales department, you will lead everything from planning and executing sales strategies based on company-wide strategies to organizational management of multiple teams and modeling and structuring sales processes. -
IT Consultant [Osaka] |
- Consulting & Professional Services, Consulting
- Consulting, IT Consultant, Operational Consultant, Strategic Consultant
- Osaka
- ¥4,000,000~¥20,000,000
This is a rapidly growing consulting firm that values the provision of value centered on "people" and practices long-term companion support based on trust and empathy. It was established in the mid-2010s and has now expanded to approximately 1,000 employees. It covers a wide range of areas from business strategy, IT, digital transformation, and project management. Many of them are from major firms, but a flat organizational culture that allows them to move autonomously is not bound by titles or seniority. It is characterized by a consulting style that emphasizes human power and cooperation without being biased towards specialized skills.
We are also focusing on creating a working environment, and we have systems in place to achieve both employee growth and peace of mind, including remote work and flextime systems, as well as career support, training, mentoring, and health support. Under an open organizational culture, it is a company that has gained support from many young and mid-level employees as a workplace where they can deeply contribute to customers while expanding their own potential.
We are in charge of a wide range of consulting services, mainly for major clients, from business reform to IT strategy planning, IT introduction, and new business planning.
*Depending on the project, you may be asked to participate remotely in projects at other locations. -
Sales Operations
- Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
- Sales, Sales Operations, Sales Planning & Analysis
- Tokyo
- ¥6,000,000~¥12,000,000
The company is a service provider in the mobility field established in 2025 and is developing a business that supports the safety management and operational efficiency of vehicles owned by companies.
Under the management team, the company operates its business based on multi-billion yen in capital, and was established with investment from multiple companies.
Our main businesses include driving behavior analysis services aimed at reducing accident risks, and planning, development, and operation of driver assistance systems that visualize and manage the driving status of business vehicles. Through these services, we aim to contribute to improving safety and operational efficiency for companies that use vehicles.
This role is to manage the overall operations of the sales department and optimize and promote the process from order receipt to service initiation and billing initiation.
We are responsible for the execution of business as the core of the sales organization, such as organizing customer requirements, designing business flows, improving activities, and team management. -
Head of Corporate Operations for Innovative Space Venture
- Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
- Executive Management, Management Planning・Corporate strategy, Corporate Finance, General Accounting
- Tokyo
- ¥5,000,000~¥7,000,000
A well known Japanese space company with locations in three countries. this company works to improve communication technology in the space sector. By leveraging satellite simulation technology and spacecraft communication hardware they aim to connect telecommunications on a planetary level. By leveraging satellite simulation technology and spacecraft communication hardware they aim to connect telecommunications on a planetary level.
The position is highly hands-on and suited to a startup environment, requiring both execution and leadership. In addition to managing day-to-day corporate operations, this role plays a key part in building scalable processes, strengthening internal controls, and supporting future growth, including preparation for potential IPO readiness.
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