営業マネージャー/ Sales Manager

A global automotive technology company is looking for a Sales Manager. The selected candidate will lead relationships with Japanese OEMs, drive business growth strategies, manage global quotations, and support cross-functional collaboration to strengthen automotive partnerships. This is a hybrid setup role.

Responsibilities:

• Manage overall business activities with all Japanese OEMs
• Guide and lead customer relationship management for the key account management team while maintaining high-level relationships with customer decision-makers
• Engage and facilitate open and equal discussions regarding business prospects with Japanese OEM and Tier 1 leaders
• Manage and coordinate quotations related to Japanese-affiliated global business and liaise with key contacts at customer headquarters
• Develop and execute strategies to drive Japanese business growth across different regions
• Transform customer feedback into creative approaches that generate business opportunities
• Collect, validate, and share relevant market information related to Japanese-affiliated companies and their markets
• Manage issues and support project resolution alongside the team
• Establish and maintain regular communication with internal functions across different regions
• Lead crisis and problem management activities related to Japanese projects

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• More than 10 years of experience in general industry, including automotive, working with or managing Japanese large-company customers on international projects
• Experience working with highly technical products or advanced materials for technical products
• Strong relationship management experience with long-term customer engagement
• Proficient in Japanese and English

Preferred requirements:

• Understanding of automotive brake system products
• Executive-level contacts within Japanese OEMs

About the Company:

This company operates in the automotive technology sector, providing advanced engineering solutions and products for vehicle manufacturers worldwide. It is a globally recognised organisation with a strong presence in international automotive markets.

Keywords:

自動車業界, OEM営業, キーアカウントマネジメント, グローバルビジネス, 顧客関係管理, 摩擦技術, 技術営業, 事業開発, 市場分析, 自動車部品, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: A4E1R7