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Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary. With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility.\n Mission/Purpose of the position\nMake and execute strategic sales plan of assigned accounts for short, mid and long term which contributed to overall company sales goal. Main responsibilities are (but not limited to): achieving sales volume & increasing share of account, providing short/long term sales forcast, making customer yearly activity plan, developing new accounts etc.\nSales volume and profitability\nAchieve sales target of assigned accounts which will contribute to and in line with company sales target grow/maximize our business\nEunsure monthly target achievement, promotional plan execusion and other sales activities\nValue creation of keeping a balance and sustanable way to grow both volume and profitability\nKey accounts type: Distributors/OEM Car Dealers/E-commerce/Car Accessories Shops/ Tire Retailers\nSales Strategy & Reporting\nSupport NSM to make the national sales strategy and eunsure implementation\nGenerate regional/customer level sales strategy which shall be in line with national sales strategy\nProvide monthly, quarterly and yearly FC data and continously improve FC accuracy and seasonal curve\nCustomer Management\nBuild up solid relationship and trust with assigned customers with a clear understanding of SWOT, maintain and improve a profitable relationship\nImplement key projects and innitiatives to customer level, track progress and collect feedback\nProvide training, customer service by utilizing exisiting team / company resources\nConduct regular business preview meeting with customers and execute action plan\nExpand portfolio to address Japanese consumer needs incl, but not limited to regulatory check, supply chain requirements and price negotiation\n Business Development\nIdentify, negotiate and establish new customers fit for company's requirement and strategic plan\nProvide channel, regional and customer insights to internal team (marketing, logistics, product)\n People and project management\nTeam developing - steering and coaching junior SR performance weekly\nIdentify team development needs\nLead or projects assigned by National Sales Manager\nBechelor education degree in business or engineer, MBA is a plus\n10+ years sales experience in top tear international company\nAutomotive/ Tire sales experience is a plus\nDemonstrate strong analytical and presentation skills\nProject management knowledge and International company working experience\nInteract with senior level of customers\nManage local sales team with individual SR development and motivation HR knowledge\nTeam working spirit with performance driven leadership style\nInternational communication and cultural understanding\nNative Japanese level or with N1 Japanese level + living in Japan > 5 years\nEnglish fluent at business communication level\n CV (Rirekisho) in Japanese and Work History in Japanese/English are required.\nReady to drive with Continental? 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