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マネージングディレクター/ Managing Director

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A global industrial equipment company is looking for a Managing Director. The selected candidate will establish and grow the business, oversee local operations and compliance, develop commercial opportunities, and coordinate with regional and global teams.

Responsibilities:

  • Establish the company’s market presence and identify opportunities across key sectors
  • Manage office setup, daily operations, administration, vendors, logistics, and internal processes
  • Act as the local legal representative and coordinate corporate registration, banking, governance, and statutory compliance
  • Drive technical sales activities, proposals, tenders, and customer discussions in coordination with overseas engineering teams
  • Develop distributor, service provider, and technical partner networks while supporting after-sales capabilities
  • Prepare business forecasts and reports, contribute to long-term strategy, and support the future expansion of local teams

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above (engineering or business is a plus)
  • More than 5 years of experience in compressors, energy, marine, or automation industries
  • Prior technical sales, operations, or project coordination experience
  • Proven partners, distributors, or service providers working experience
  • Understanding of administration and office operations in a start-up setting
  • Native level Japanese; fluent level written and verbal English

About the Company:

A global industrial equipment company providing engineered solutions and technical services for a range of demanding applications. The company supports customers across multiple industries through reliable products, maintenance, and after-sales expertise.

Keywords:

マネージングディレクター、産業機器、製造業, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: F2RIZD

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Industrial and Automation

Focus: General Management / Representative Director / CEO

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: ¥15,000,000 - ¥20,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Director

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Native

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: F2RIZD-DEC22203

Date posted: 19 August 2026

Consultant: Samrat Pandit