Senior Manager - Global Technical Sales シニアマネージャー グローバルテクニカルセールス
Overview
Our client is seeking a Senior Manager - Global Technical Sales to lead enterprise sales efforts for a global technology company specializing in cloud computing and AI solutions, focusing on Japan's automotive OEM segment. This role offers the opportunity to drive revenue growth, shape digital and AI transformation strategies, and engage directly with executive leaders at top automotive manufacturers. Benefits include a prestigious leadership position with global collaboration, high-impact deal leadership, and a strong career growth environment in Tokyo.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage and develop quota-carrying automotive sales team
Own revenue targets and forecast accuracy for automotive OEM segment
Define and execute go-to-market strategy for Japan automotive OEMs
Engage C-level executives at Japanese automotive OEMs in Japanese
Lead large, complex, multi-year enterprise deal negotiations
Coordinate global account strategies with cross-regional teams
Recruit, onboard, and retain senior sales talent
Orchestrate cross-functional teams to deliver customer outcomes
Develop long-term transformational account plans for automotive OEMs
Translate cloud and AI technology benefits into business value for OEMs
Resolve escalations and optimize deal structures to meet customer needs
Build repeatable sales plays and executive engagement frameworks
Represent customer feedback to product and service teams
Requirements:
10+ years enterprise technology sales experience (mandatory)
5+ years frontline sales management experience (mandatory)
Business-level fluency in Japanese (native or JLPT N1+) (mandatory)
Professional fluency in English (CEFR C1 or equivalent) (mandatory)
Proven track record exceeding revenue targets in complex enterprise sales (mandatory)
Experience building C-level relationships at large enterprise customers (mandatory)