Drive Global Powertrain & EV Expansion: Lead Strategic OEM Sales & Business Growth!

■ Job Title

Regional Sales Director (Drivetrain & EV Systems)

■ Company Overview

S globally renowned Tier-1 automotive supplier, designs units, develops, and manufactures advanced thermal management, comfort, and electric powertrain solutions. The department accelerates vehicle electrification and drivetrain innovation for leading global automakers and Japanese domestic OEMs.

■ Your Role and Responsibilities 

Lead regional sales strategy and business development for drivetrain components, engine/transmission systems, and EV battery management technologies. You will oversee revenue targets, order intake, price management, and mid-term planning while managing a dedicated team of Key Account Managers and Administrative staff. In addition to driving domestic sales across the Kanagawa to Aichi areas, you will coordinate global requests and RFQs with overseas entities across South Korea, China, and Mexico, embedding "Challenger Sales" methodologies to elevate negotiation performance.

■ Experience and Qualifications

• 10+ years of total experience in the automotive industry (with 3+ years specifically selling to Japanese OEMs).
• Proven track record in team management, leadership, and talent development within a Tier-1 environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience leading price negotiations and commercial approvals.
• Business-level English proficiency for cross-border coordination with global sites and engineering hubs.
• Intermediate to native-level Japanese conversational skills for client-facing OEM relations.

■ Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Business-level Japanese fluency.
• Comprehensive understanding of large-scale Tier-1 sales processes and commercial management structures.
• Prior engineering or project management background transitioned into commercial/sales leadership.

■ Good Reasons to Join

• Strategic Executive Scope: Direct both domestic sales execution and international cross-border initiatives across global markets.
• Electrification Acceleration: Lead commercial growth in high-demand powertrain and EV battery technology segments.
• International Mobility & Growth: Clear potential to broaden career scope into international business development across APAC and North America.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Hybrid flexibility (up to 2 days WFH/week), full flex-time, corporate housing support, and generous paid leave (17+ days initial).

■ Work Location

Kanagawa (Includes regular travel 2-3x/week to domestic OEM sites from Kanagawa to Aichi)