Sales Account Manager (Automotive)

TL;DR

Sales Account Manager (Automotive): Managing relationships and business growth with Japanese car makers with an accent on project acquisition and application engineering. Focus on securing new business opportunities, conducting contractual negotiations, and overseeing the full product development lifecycle.

Location: Tokyo / Nagoya, Japan

Company

hirify.global is a leading international development partner and systems supplier to the automotive industry, focusing on efficient and environmentally friendly mobility solutions.

What you will do

• Actively pursue new business opportunities and generate sales leads in line with strategic targets.
• Conduct application engineering activities and represent the company in contractual and pricing negotiations.
• Manage awarded projects using the established product development process to ensure smooth production preparation.
• Maintain communication flow between internal departments and customers both locally and overseas.
• Establish long-term strategic relationships with customers across various organizational levels.

Requirements

• University Bachelor's degree or above.
• Minimum 5 years of experience at an automotive Tier 1 supplier or Japanese OEM makers.
• Experience in Project Management, Business Development, or Sales.
• Japanese: Native language level.
• English: Business proficiency required.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work with trend-setting technologies in e-mobility and hydrogen power.
• Collaborative international environment with colleagues from various countries and areas.
• Focus on developing efficient and environmentally friendly solutions for the future of mobility.
• Stable employment within a global corporation with over 100 years of history.