Sales Director (ADAS technology-JOEM)

What we offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Electronics, and we do it by creating world-class Electronic systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex Electronic systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Electronics.

Role Summary

Responsible for all commercial sales account activities for Japan customer accounts. Conducts regular communication with purchasing, engineering, and other key customer personnel to strengthen relationships. Oversees the management of customer commercial activities. Works to increase market share, optimize profitability, and promotes a positive perception of Magna Electronics as preferred supplier of ADAS technology. Generally, performs the following duties leading local Japan Customer Cross Functional Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Create strategies to promote Magna Electronics business and align with customer on opportunities.
• Strengthen Magna’s relationship with JOEM customer.
• Maintain and grow current sales for Magna Electronics Japan.
• Manage customer accounts including sales, price management, negotiations, and payments, customer intelligence for market share, competition, market trends, customer needs and satisfaction.
• Track customer volumes, pricing, and production schedules with management to company forecasting system.
• Lead customer commercial growth sales strategy and prepare and present regular updates to Upper Management.
• Mentor and manage customer team and support all activities related to customer interface and business management.
• Other responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• More than five (5) years of experience in the automotive industry working with JOEMs or suppliers.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to successfully create strategies and coordinate/complete multiple tasks.
• Strong communication skills: verbal, written, presentations and negotiations.
• Business Japanese and Business English
• Proficient with word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database applications.
• Demonstrated successful performance with independent problem solving and presentation skills.
• Travel locally to customers and global locations as needed.

Education

• BA BS degree or equivalent work experience.

Experience

• Experience in working in global setting requiring communication to facilities and team members located outside Japan.
• Experience in mentoring and managing other team members.
• Preferred experience in electronics or ability to quickly learn.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type

Regular / Permanent

Group

Magna Electronics