Japan
Published on: September 25, 2026
Our client is an international automotive business representing established European vehicle brands in the Japanese market. The organisation works closely with an authorised dealer network to deliver strong commercial performance, high customer satisfaction and a consistent retail experience.
The company values collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement. Employees work across sales, marketing, logistics, customer services, finance and after-sales teams, creating a broad platform for professional development and influence. This is an attractive opportunity for an automotive professional who enjoys combining strategic planning with practical dealership support and who wants to contribute directly to brand growth in a dynamic market.
As Sales Area Manager, you will develop and implement sales strategies for the company’s European vehicle brands, with responsibility for improving dealership performance, vehicle sales and profitability across the Japanese market.
Approximately half of the role will focus on consulting with dealer senior management and sales managers, supporting sales execution, strengthening customer-focused processes and ensuring teams meet current product and process training requirements. You will also help establish performance indicators and functional scorecards in collaboration with customer services and marketing.
The remaining focus will involve monitoring retail and wholesale volumes, analysing dealer performance and market trends, identifying business challenges and creating tailored action plans. Working closely with logistics, marketing, finance, after-sales and network teams, you will advise dealers on sales-team structures, compensation plans, training and coaching requirements.
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