Sales Manager (ADAS)

Overview:

• Our client is a leader for ADAS systems and positioned to grow significantly in the next 5 years. Their technology is more advanced than their direct competitors and the Japan office has the full support of the global CEO. The only way is `up`.
• This position is a senior Sales Manager that leads a cross-OEM sales teams for multiple JOEMs.
• The main mission is to drive ADAS business by new acquisitions.

Role:

• Lead the acquisition phase of new business award for specific JOEM business.
• Leads sales teams to provide guidance on business development for other JOEMs for various ADAS applications
• Take ownership of customer relationships and accountability of business success for specific JOEM customers.
• Guide, mentor and build up team members to enhance the overall sales capability of the ADAS sales function.

• Education: Bachelor degree in Engineering or Business related
• At least 10 years Automotive industry experience in a sales and business development role 
• At least 5 years ADAS experience
• JOEM customer interface leadership.
• Experience managing / leading teams directly in Japan and indirectly located in offices worldwide.
• Fluent Japanese / Fluent English
• While all of the above are MUST, the following is also MUST -> strong drive, effective leadership, high energy to get things done. This ADAS team is very successful, passionate and are able to `make it happen`. This Sales Manager will need to influence the team in a way that takes each member to a new higher level.
• NOTE: all applicants need to be residing in Japan and have permission to work in Japan if non-Japanese