Sales (Honda)

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Job details

Company overview

We are the Japanese subsidiary of a global automotive parts manufacturer headquartered in Germany. As a system supplier for internal combustion engines and electric mobility, we specialize in the manufacturing of automotive components and engine components. In the Japanese market, we engage in the development, manufacturing, and sales of engine parts, filter systems, air conditioning equipment, and more, supplying products to major automotive and industrial machinery manufacturers. Leveraging the advanced technological expertise of our German headquarters, we contribute to Japan's automotive industry. Additionally, we are committed to providing sustainable mobility solutions to promote environmental protection and improve energy efficiency. Through these efforts, we aim to support the advancement of next-generation automotive technologies and deliver high-quality, reliable products.

Responsibilities

Main responsibilities:

• Acquisition of New Projects
  • Actively pursue new business opportunities in line with the strategic targets set by the Key Account, by collecting information in early stages of the sourcing activities
  • Generate sales opportunities. Investigate target prices, demand and business potential.
  • Collect technical trends. Monitor competitors’ activities.
• Sales and Application Engineering
  • Conduct application engineering activities.
  • Duly represent the company at the customers for contractual negotiations, pricing and other important technical or commercial subjects.
• Project Management
  • Manage awarded projects, using the established product development process in order to have smooth product development and production preparation within pre-established project schedules.
  • Maintain reporting, information and communication flow with all relevant  internal departments as well as customers, locally or overseas.
• Customer Relationship Management
  • Establish long term relationship to the customer and strengthen contact network within different customer’s organization levels in order to be considered a strategic supplier of high technical competence.

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• University Bachelor degree or above is mandatory
• Native Japanese and business English language skills (TOEIC 650 or higher)

Preferred qualifications:

• Major in Science Engineering or Machine Engineering)
• Sales experience in automotive industry
• Indirect sales experience between overseas location and Japanese customer
• Technical background is nice to have

Salary

5 - 7.3 million yen

Location

Tokyo