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Schaeffler

Sales Professional, Business Development – Auto Bearings

Schaeffler

. Carry out sales activities to achieve commercial objectives for an assigned market segment .

Posted 11/1/2026full-timeYokohama • JapanMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong sales capability and negotiation skills, with a proven track record in budget management and market trend analysis within the automotive industry. Proficient in both Japanese and English, facilitating effective communication with diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Sales ManagementBudget ManagementMarket Trend AnalysisNegotiation SkillsCustomer Relationship Development

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Hard Skills
Sales ActivitiesBudget PlanningMarket AnalysisSales Performance MetricsQuotation PreparationProduct Strategy ConsultationNegotiation on PricingBusiness AcquisitionProcess ImprovementPresentation Skills
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationInitiativeIndependent ExecutionOperational EfficiencyPersuasive Presentation
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s DegreeTOEIC 650+ (English Intermediate)TOEIC 800+ (English Advanced - Preferred)
Industry Keywords
Automotive IndustryMechanical ComponentsAutomobile ManufacturersSales Volume ControlCustomer ProspectsCross-Functional CollaborationPrototype DeliveryMass Production

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Carry out sales activities to achieve commercial objectives for an assigned market segment
  • Contribute to budget planning and plan revenues and customer prospects
  • Understand product strategy and consult clients on product applications and variances
  • Analyze market trends and report on technologies, customers, and competitors
  • Develop customer relationships and establish acquisition and negotiation boundaries with VLS
  • Align with cross-functional teams and contribute to budget planning
  • Prepare, conduct, and close negotiations on products, quantities, and pricing
  • Monitor and report sales performance metrics
  • Conduct sales activities, budget management, and sales management for automobile and automotive-parts manufacturers
  • Prepare quotations and manage price revisions
  • Acquire new business opportunities and introduce company products to assigned customers
  • Negotiate prices and delivery schedules with customers and internal departments, including overseas teams
  • Accompany development engineers to propose applications and conduct customer meetings
  • Create and execute strategies with German headquarters and other regions
  • Prepare documents and prototype-delivery schedules through the start of mass production

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher
  • Experience in Sales, R&D/Engineering, or Procurement within the automotive industry or mechanical components/parts industry
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills with internal stakeholders and external clients in Japanese and English
  • Experience in market trend analysis and delivering persuasive presentations
  • Proven track record in budget management and sales volume/revenue control
  • Strong awareness of operational efficiency and process improvement
  • Ability to take initiative, plan, and execute independently
  • Strong sales capability and drive for new business acquisition
  • Japanese: Native level (Required)
  • English: Intermediate level or above, TOEIC 650+ equivalent as a benchmark (Required)
  • English advanced level or above, TOEIC 800+ equivalent as a benchmark (Preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities
  • Development opportunities at a global technology company
  • Full-time, unlimited employment