Business Unit Director (JOEM)

A global Tier 1 supplier with a strong footprint in Japan is seeking a Business Unit Director (JOEM).

Role and Responsibilities:

• Overseeing business development for a specific JOEM in Asia.
• Core responsibilities involve overall business unit activities including managing teams, key functions, establishing critical customer relationships, and developing strategic plans aligned with global BU objectives.
• Maintaining Business Unit oversight from initial business quotes through to production. Key challenges include managing customer relationships, shifting focus towards profitable growth.
• Deliverables include achieving profitable, sustainable growth with an emphasis on quality. 

• University degree: business or engineering
• Senior level sales experience in automotive with JOEMs including in a leadership position.
• Experience with mechanical / mechatronic related components in Automotive
• Team management experience of 5 to 10 subordinates
• Experience working with stakeholders from multiple cultures using English and Japanese
• Experience coordinating with multiple departments and driving cross-functional projects
• Experience managing in a matrix organization that includes members from different cultures (multinationals)
• Native level Japanese / fluent English