Sales and Planning jobs and career trends in the automotive industry

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  • 【Stationed in Korea】Overseas Sales (in charge of Korea)

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Sales, International Sales, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Hyogo, Other Overseas
    • ¥4,500,000~¥10,000,000

    ■Company Overview
    Headquartered in Hyogo Prefecture, we develop, manufacture, and sell FA equipment and systems.
    We have dealings with a wide range of industries, including Toyota and other automobiles (80% of the company's sales), digital home appliances, and information and communication equipment industries.
    With a niche-top market share, we are able to focus on R with a capital adequacy ratio of 96% and excellent management of debt-free management.
    It is a company with a high market share with more than 1,000 domestic and foreign manufacturers.

    ■The company's product
    is a special device that automatically fixes and replaces molds and processed objects on the production line, and is an original application of the "Pascal principle".
    It has received higher praise from manufacturers around the world and boasts a high market share in Europe, the United States ~ Asia.
    We sometimes deliver to end users such as Toyota, but we also partner with jig manufacturers such as Fanuc and Chita Manufacturing to propose systems.

    ■Supporting the world's industry ~A leading player in the cutting-edge production line~■
    The company began developing its products in the 1970s and has developed "clamp products" that are still valuable to the world as their main product. Using Pascal's principle, it realizes that heavy molds can be supported by small equipment, and the mold change time is reduced to 3 hours. It had a great impact on Toyota and other automakers. Since then, it has contributed to the world to the extent that it is called "automation of manufacturing = pascalization".

    ■Organizational structure
    Chicago: about 15 people (1 expatriate) - The team is divided into two main parts: machine tools and other products.
    Stuttgart: about
    5 people Bangkok: about a few people (I rent an office from Okaya)

    Proposal sales of industrial machinery ancillary equipment to the technical departments of automobile-related, machine tool, press machine manufacturers, etc. (including local subsidiaries). After acquiring sales style and product knowledge in Japan (minimum half a year ~ about 3 years), you will be stationed in Korea.

    Details.

  • 【Itami】Overseas Sales (Thailand/Southeast Asia)

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Sales, International Sales, Account Manager (B2B)
    • USA, Kanagawa, Hyogo, Aichi, Other Overseas
    • ¥6,000,000~¥8,000,000

    ■Company Overview
    Headquartered in Hyogo Prefecture, we develop, manufacture, and sell FA equipment and systems.
    We have dealings with a wide range of industries, including Toyota and other automobiles (80% of the company's sales), digital home appliances, and information and communication equipment industries.
    With a niche-top market share, we are able to focus on R with a capital adequacy ratio of 96% and excellent management of debt-free management.
    It is a company with a high market share with more than 1,000 domestic and foreign manufacturers.

    ■The company's product
    is a special device that automatically fixes and replaces molds and processed objects on the production line, and is an original application of the "Pascal principle".
    It has received higher praise from manufacturers around the world and boasts a high market share in Europe, the United States ~ Asia.
    We sometimes deliver to end users such as Toyota, but we also partner with jig manufacturers such as Fanuc and Chita Manufacturing to propose systems.

    ■Supporting the world's industry ~A leading player in the cutting-edge production line~■
    The company began developing its products in the 1970s and has developed "clamp products" that are still valuable to the world as their main product. Using Pascal's principle, it realizes that heavy molds can be supported by small equipment, and the mold change time is reduced to 3 hours. It had a great impact on Toyota and other automakers. Since then, it has contributed to the world to the extent that it is called "automation of manufacturing = pascalization".

    ■Organizational structure
    Chicago: about 15 people (1 expatriate) - The team is divided into two main parts: machine tools and other products.
    Stuttgart: about
    5 people Bangkok: about a few people (I rent an office from Okaya)

    Proposal sales of industrial machinery ancillary equipment to the technical departments of automobile-related, machine tool, press machine manufacturers, etc. (including local subsidiaries). After acquiring sales styles and product knowledge in Japan (minimum half a year ~ about 3 years), you will be in charge of overseas sales on a business trip basis.

    Details.

  • Corporate Planning (Finance & Strategy Expert) – CFO Office

    • IT, Telecommunications
    • Executive Management, Management Planning・Corporate strategy, Business planning・Business management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥12,000,000~¥20,000,000

    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.

    In order to accelerate business expansion, we have hired a "manager in charge of business management" to expand and strengthen the organization of the Management Division, which is the foundation of our management foundation.

    Details.

  • Track Lead (Hands-on + Bridge) – SAP S/4HANA AMS

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Consulting, IT Consultant
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,100,000~¥12,200,000

    It is a global supplier that was born in 2021 through integration. Our mission is to realize an advanced and sustainable mobility society. It has bases in 27 countries around the world and is active for about 80,000 people. The business domains are wide-ranging, including powertrain, chassis, ADAS and autonomous driving, motorcycles, and aftermarket, and we are demonstrating our strengths in the CASE domain. The company aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030 and is also undergoing large-scale production of motor inverters for EVs. The environment emphasizes diversity and flexible work styles, and supports employee growth and work-life balance.

    As a track lead for SAP S/4HANA's operations and maintenance (AMS), this position is responsible for bridging the gap between the Japanese business department and the offshore (mainly Indian) team, while leading the solution of L2/L3 level issues. While ensuring operational quality, governance, and compliance, we will promote stable operation and continuous improvement.

    Details.

  • DX Promotion / Business Process Transformation | DX Promotion / Business Process Reform

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Executive Management, Business planning・Business management, Sales Operations
    • Tokyo, Osaka
    • ¥8,500,000~¥14,800,000

    We provide innovative solutions to meet the diverse needs of society and our customers. In particular, within the Design Marketing Division, we focus on 'customer-centric business activities,' promoting the creation of brand culture, developing new markets and businesses, maximizing existing businesses, and further enhancing the overall competitiveness of the company through strengthening UX design and modernizing marketing. Additionally, in the Planning Operations Division, Planning and Management Department, I continuously execute optimization of people, processes, and technology, and take on the role of leading company-wide transformation projects and organizational reforms. By introducing diverse career support systems and flexible work styles tailored to a global business environment, we have established a system where each employee can grow while contributing to solving social issues.

    You will review outdated systems and systems, connect Panasonic Connect with stakeholders, accelerate process reform, and oversee company-wide DX promotion and business process reform until completion.

    Details.

  • Sustainability Strategy Planning & Execution (AM/Leader)|Planning and Promotion of Sustainability Management (AM/Senior Position)

    • IT, Software platform
    • Executive Management, Management Planning・Corporate strategy, Business planning・Business management
    • Aichi
    • ¥6,000,000~¥8,000,000

    Since its founding in 1948, it has continued to grow with the expansion of the automotive industry and the introduction of IoT in factories with device products and solution products.
    In the automotive industry, which is said to be a once-in-a-century period of change, demand for microcontrollers, power semiconductors, and electronic devices that combine solutions, which are the company's strengths, is expected to increase as vehicles become more and more functional, such as EVs and autonomous driving.
    Among them, the company has a special contract to sell automotive microcontrollers from a certain manufacturer, which are installed in 40% of the world's automobiles, in the Chubu area, and supports the automobile industry in the Tokai region.
    We will continue to take on the challenge of constantly pursuing new areas while supporting the period of change in the automotive society, and aim to grow as a global supplier in the advanced electronics field through our management strategy of strengthening cooperation with highly creative companies that are ahead of the times.

    This position is to materialize sustainability-related strategies and planning themes, incorporate them into internal activities, and lead the promotion of them.
    In addition to steadily promoting activities while concretizing sustainability themes, we will seek ways of sustainability management that are unique to our company in response to our medium- to long-term growth strategy, and aim to deepen our activities. We share our philosophy and ideas, involve other departments and operating companies, and take on the challenge of implementing and promoting sustainability in corporate management, and we will work together to create a zero to one.

    Details.

  • Brake Systems Sales Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Sales, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Kanagawa, Shizuoka, Gunma, Tochigi
    • ¥6,400,000~¥9,200,000

    It is a global supplier that was born in 2021 through integration. Our mission is to realize an advanced and sustainable mobility society. It has bases in 27 countries around the world and is active for about 80,000 people. The business domains are wide-ranging, including powertrain, chassis, ADAS and autonomous driving, motorcycles, and aftermarket, and we are demonstrating our strengths in the CASE domain. The company aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030 and is also undergoing large-scale production of motor inverters for EVs. The environment emphasizes diversity and flexible work styles, and supports employee growth and work-life balance.

    This position is in charge of sales activities for brake products for major domestic automakers. We promote order activities through building relationships with customers, and support customer projects from a sales standpoint while responding to quotations, arranging prototype and mass production parts, and managing delivery dates.

    Details.

  • Mission Management Group Leader | Mission Management Group Leader

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • Sales, Business Development & Strategy, International Sales
    • Tokyo
    • ¥9,020,000~¥13,090,000

    A Japanese space transportation systems developer and provider of innovative space infrastructure technologies such as rockets and satellites.
    We contribute to the development of the space industry by developing world-class, highly reliable products using our cutting-edge design capabilities and spirit of challenge.
    We are a company that values a culture in which each employee thinks and acts independently and promotes a highly flexible work style.

    He leads the commercialization of the launch service business and is in a leadership position that consistently oversees sales strategy, contract negotiations, customer onboarding, mission integration (technical coordination), and project management.
    He will lead the entire process from project acquisition with domestic and foreign satellite operators to the day of launch, and promote customer experience and business growth from both sides.

    Details.

  • Customer Support |

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • Aftersales, Technical Help Desk, Call Center Operations
    • Tokyo
    • ¥4,000,000~¥6,000,000

    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.

    Customers of the safety management department of corporations who use the traffic accident reduction support service will be supported in successfully utilizing the service and reducing accidents through daily inquiries (email and phone). This position is not only to guide you on how to use the system, but also to be close to customers and to provide effective and efficient follow-up from both people and systems.

    Details.

  • Customer Success Specialist (APAC) |

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • Sales, Area・Regional Sales, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥9,000,000

    In the field of short-range mobility, it is a company that continues to grow with a unique business model that combines hardware and services.
    The introduction of transportation services using autonomous driving technology is steadily expanding both domestically and internationally, as they are being introduced to airports and large commercial facilities.
    In addition, we are also providing mobility that can be operated by individuals for tourist attractions and outdoor facilities, expanding the range of usage scenarios.
    In addition to online channels, we are also expanding our distribution network by strengthening partner collaboration.
    In recent years, the number of introductions in overseas markets has increased, increasing our global presence.
    It is attractive that we are promoting the construction of new mobility infrastructure while achieving continuous growth in both product and service axes.

    We will face the mobility challenges of the company and provide value to both the client and the end user. To this end, we will monitor usage and conduct on-site inspections, as well as continue to make proposals to companies that have introduced them.
    You will appropriately cooperate with internal and external stakeholders to plan and implement measures to improve services and respond promptly to issues that arise.

    Details.

  • Customer Success Specialist

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • Sales, Area・Regional Sales, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,000,000~¥7,000,000

    In the field of short-range mobility, it is a company that continues to grow with a unique business model that combines hardware and services.
    The introduction of transportation services using autonomous driving technology is steadily expanding both domestically and internationally, as they are being introduced to airports and large commercial facilities.
    In addition, we are also providing mobility that can be operated by individuals for tourist attractions and outdoor facilities, expanding the range of usage scenarios.
    In addition to online channels, we are also expanding our distribution network by strengthening partner collaboration.
    In recent years, the number of introductions in overseas markets has increased, increasing our global presence.
    It is attractive that we are promoting the construction of new mobility infrastructure while achieving continuous growth in both product and service axes.

    We will face the mobility challenges of the company and provide value to both the client and the end user. To this end, we will monitor usage and conduct on-site inspections, as well as continue to make proposals to companies that have introduced them.
    You will appropriately cooperate with internal and external stakeholders to plan and implement measures to improve services and respond promptly to issues that arise.

    Details.

  • B2B Sales|Business Development Corporation Sales

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • Sales, Business Development & Strategy, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Tokyo, Kyoto
    • ¥6,000,000~¥9,000,000

    In the field of short-range mobility, it is a company that continues to grow with a unique business model that combines hardware and services.
    The introduction of transportation services using autonomous driving technology is steadily expanding both domestically and internationally, as they are being introduced to airports and large commercial facilities.
    In addition, we are also providing mobility that can be operated by individuals for tourist attractions and outdoor facilities, expanding the range of usage scenarios.
    In addition to online channels, we are also expanding our distribution network by strengthening partner collaboration.
    In recent years, the number of introductions in overseas markets has increased, increasing our global presence.
    It is attractive that we are promoting the construction of new mobility infrastructure while achieving continuous growth in both product and service axes.

    In the medical market in the western Japan area, he will be responsible for the main account that serves as the starting point for business growth, and will lead sustainable sales growth as the core of account sales based on the premise of complex commercial flows.

    Details.

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