Sales Account Manager

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Job details

Company overview

We are the Japanese subsidiary of a German automotive parts manufacturer that operates globally in the fields of "vehicle lamps" and "onboard electronic components," found in luxury cars in Europe and various vehicles worldwide. Established in 2006 to enhance customer satisfaction in Japan, one of the automotive industry's most promising markets, we expanded and developed our liaison office into a legal entity. Our company comprises OEM and aftermarket divisions, serving as a crucial interface connecting customers with the group.

Responsibilities

A leading European-origin global automotive parts manufacturer is looking for an outstanding Sales Account Manager!
As a member of a global company with operations in over 30 countries, this company delivers cutting-edge technology and high-quality products, contributing significantly to enhancing customer satisfaction in the Japanese market.
Would you like to take the lead in driving the OEM division’s business success?
The OEM division primarily handles electronic components such as sensors and lighting products, including advanced lighting systems.
These products, highly regarded for their performance and safety in Europe — a hub of automotive innovation — are supplied as OEM parts not only to European carmakers but also to major global automotive manufacturers.
Join a diverse team that is actively embracing new ideas and working to build a stable service network in order to further expand our customer base in the Japanese market.
Are you ready to start an exciting next chapter in your career with us?

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■Overview:

Responsible to support all commercial related activities to achieve team goals.

Responsible to satisfy customer’s requirements by supporting sales team and customer relationship activities at the specified Japanese OEMs in consultation with Supervisor.

Responsible to operate internal workflow and manage sales data input and updates.

Responsibilities:

Support the Development, Design and Project Management departments together with engineering coordinators in Tokyo and groups around the world.

Support and improve the coordination between customers and the company for all projects.

Support to create presentations and present these at Japanese customers and keep all parts of organization constantly informed of their activities through regular reporting.

Provide products, pricing and market information to the Group members.

Visit all customer’s departments (e.g., Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, etc.) to seek business growth opportunities and to actively review project status for business growth.

Support to align with internal team for detailed sales activities.

Support discussion and negotiation with customers.

Maintain business process and workflow.

Operate data input and update for Sales system database.

Maintain customer order, forecast, and obtain production planning from customer (e.g., short term, mid-term, and long term).

Support documentation work (customer-specific files and documentations).

Share and update information with team members properly.

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Requirements

■Requirements:
Experience, Education, and Skills Required:

Experienced in Sales in the automotive industry for at least 5 years (foreign company experience desired).

Strong negotiation skills with customers and internal related team members.

Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.

Open-minded, self-motivated, and team player.

Proactive approach to all stakeholders.

Intuitive understanding of customer needs.

Commercial and technical background.

Fluent communication skills in both Japanese and English, German would be a plus.

Verbal and written fluency in both Japanese and English, German would be a plus.

Salary

8 - 12 million yen

Location

Tokyo