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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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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 -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Powertrain Business Planning & Strategy | Corporate planning and business planning related to Powertrain
- Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
- Executive Management, Management Planning・Corporate strategy, Financial Planning&Analysis,Cost Controller
- Aichi
- ¥4,700,000~¥14,300,000
In the automotive parts industry, we are a company boasting one of the top domestic market shares in thermal systems, mobility systems, power train systems, electrification systems, and electronic systems.
Currently, we are focusing on four areas: electrification, connectivity, advanced safety/autonomous driving, and non-automotive business (FA/agriculture)]. In particular, in the field of autonomous driving, we are conducting demonstration experiments on public roads for Level 4 autonomous driving, working toward the future of safe and secure mobility systems.
As a strategist to the business group leader, you will lead, unite, and support various group departments to achieve business growth and secure profitability. This job involves clarifying issues in the management management system, planning transformation and improvement measures, and reporting to top management to promote the strengthening of the management foundation. -
Sales Planning | Sales Planning
- Executive Management, Management Planning・Corporate strategy, Sales Planning & Analysis, Business Development & Strategy, Account Manager (B2B)
- Tokyo
- ¥6,000,000~¥10,000,000
This company, established in 2025, is a service provider in the mobility sector, operating businesses that support the safety management and operational efficiency of the vehicles owned by companies.
Under management, the company operates its business based on capital worth several billion yen and was established with investments from multiple companies.
Its 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 work vehicles. Through these services, the company aims to contribute to improving safety and operational efficiency for companies using vehicles.
With the mission of "Making safe driving a habit a given," it supports logistics and mobility in Japan. The company has grown to a scale of over 100,000 contracted vehicles and over 300,000 service users, and has been adopted by several leading enterprise companies in the industry.
At this time, as the sales team is expanding, you will be responsible for promoting sales planning aimed at further strengthening the sales capabilities of both organizations and individuals. -
Electrification Acquisition & Sales Manager
- IT, Software platform
- Electronics, Program・Project Management, Account Manager (B2B)
- Kanagawa
- ¥6,000,000~¥8,600,000
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 responsible for the global business of electrified products and serve as the customer contact for Japanese automakers, driving a wide range of projects from business strategy formulation to mass production phases.
In collaboration with domestic and international development, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality departments, we lead QCD management, problem-solving, and business expansion activities based on customer requirements. -
SaaS Sales | SaaS Sales
- Logistics & Transportation, Logistics, Warehouse, Others
- Sales, Business Development & Strategy, Account Manager (B2B)
- Tokyo
- ¥6,000,000~¥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 will transform Japan's logistics by combining our brand and nationwide sales network with the structure and products of our office business. 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.
With the mission to expand the growth of logistics DX services (SaaS products), you will be responsible for sales activities. You will be responsible for a wide range of responsibilities, from developing and proposing new customers to securing contracts and internal coordination, effectively driving business expansion and organizational growth. -
Sales Manager - Industrial Motion Systems
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- Sales, Business Development & Strategy, Account Manager (B2B), Program・Project Management
- Tokyo
- ¥10,000,000~¥13,000,000
This company is a global supplier of compact electromechanical components supporting thermal management, airflow control, and automated movement functions in transportation systems. The Japan office is a small commercial and engineering hub that coordinates with domestic manufacturers while relying on overseas production sites. Their products include small motors, actuators, fluid‑handling devices, and integrated motion modules used by major vehicle makers and their upstream module suppliers.
In this role, you will be responsible for growing strategic customer accounts while leading customer projects from the initial RFQ stage through product development, validation, qualification, and mass production.
The role requires a combination of technical sales, project management, customer relationship management, and engineering coordination.
You will understand the customer's technical requirements, identify the appropriate product or solution, lead commercial negotiations, and coordinate global engineering resources to ensure successful project execution.
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Sales Head | Head of Sales
- Manufacturer, Machinery, Equipment
- Sales, Account Manager (B2B)
- Kanagawa
- ¥10,000,000~¥14,000,000
A global manufacturer of industrial coating and coating equipment, providing spray guns, pumps, and paint supply and painting systems for manufacturing including automobiles. With multiple long-established brands under its umbrella, we focus on proposing systems that consider the entire production line rather than just individual products. We are a company with a global technology foundation and a niche and highly specialized company that supports the realization of more efficient and environmentally friendly manufacturing processes.
A sales manager position that formulates domestic and overseas sales strategies and leads sales teams to achieve sales targets and business growth. Develops sales strategies and annual sales plans based on market and competitive analysis, manages sales organizations, builds strategic relationships with key clients, shares strategies with global headquarters, and collaborates with marketing, engineering, and service departments. -
Overseas Business Development Division
- Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
- Sales, Sales Planning & Analysis, Business Development & Strategy, Account Manager (B2B)
- Tokyo, Aichi, Osaka
- ¥9,000,000~¥12,000,000
A pioneering startup in advanced air mobility, founded in 2018, is leading the development of cutting-edge eVTOL (flying car) technology to transform With a diverse team from automotive, aerospace, consulting, and startup sectors, the company offers a fast-paced, hands-on environment where employees shape the future of urban and regional mobility. With a diverse team from automotive, aerospace, consulting, and startup sectors, the company offers a fast-paced, hands-on environment where employees shape the future of urban and regional mobility. Now expanding its business through market research, new business models, proof-of-concept testing, and strategic partnerships, this is a rare chance to join a team driving a once-in-a-century mobility revolution.
You will be responsible for implementing the "flying car (eVTOL)" in the Japanese domestic market and driving commercialization with strong leadership. In the highly uncertain cutting-edge mobility business, you will personally approach the top customer base, logically manifest latent needs, and closely collaborate with management and technical teams to pioneer unprecedented markets through your sales capabilities, making it a rewarding role.
You will be responsible for planning, strategizing, and supporting the execution of initiatives to bring our innovative flying car products and services to market and ensure business success. This role involves developing new business hypotheses, creating new business opportunities, validating business models, and driving commercialization efforts. -
Sales Assistant
- Sales, Sales Administration
- Tokyo
- ¥4,320,000~¥5,750,000
We are a prime listed trading company that handles electronic components for the world's top-class Korean semiconductor manufacturers.
It is a manufacturer-affiliated trading company that sells semiconductors and electronic components to manufacturers in Japan and overseas, and is still expanding its business nearly 30 years after its establishment, strengthening its function as a "solution provider" that stands between suppliers and customers and provides consistent service functions from product design and development to implementation. The company is strengthening its function as a "solution provider" that stands between suppliers and customers and provides integrated service functions from product design/development to implementation.
We are aiming to further expand our business by expanding and deepening our server, storage, and in-vehicle businesses and aggressively launching new businesses, and we are looking for people who can work with us as part of this expansion.
At a semiconductor trading company, you will be responsible for sales administration mainly involving inputting information into internal core and customer systems, including order receipt and placement, shipping arrangements, inspection processing, collection and cancellation, import and export document preparation, and billing and payment application processing.
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