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BoschThis job posting was originally in Japanese. The English version is automatically translated. Please visit the company site for the most accurate information.
The Defense Business Development and Strategy Manager is responsible for formulating, overseeing, and executing the defense business strategy of Bosch Rexroth Japan, as well as promoting collaboration in defense-related activities within the Bosch Group in Japan. This position serves as a coordinator in the Japanese defense business, connecting existing sales teams, various business divisions, Bosch companies, global defense-related organizations, and external strategic partners. The main objective is to leverage the sales resources and technical capabilities of the in-house construction machinery, industrial machinery, Hägglunds brand products, and service divisions to accelerate the profitable and sustainable growth of the defense business in Japan. The role involves formulating and executing cross-departmental growth strategies aimed at expanding annual defense-related sales. This position is not a sales role focused on selling specific products alone; it is responsible for setting overall policies, identifying strategic projects, mobilizing the appropriate business divisions and sales teams, and driving execution across the organization.
- A bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, business administration, economics, international business, or a related field. A major in defense-related fields is preferred. - Sufficient experience in business development, strategic sales, key account management, market development, or cross-departmental coordination in a B2B environment. - Experience with complex industrial products, engineering solutions, systems, or project business. - Proven track record in formulating market strategies and translating them into specific sales activities. - Experience in stakeholder management across Japanese and overseas organizations. - Experience with defense-related public institutions or in the defense business (maritime, vehicle-related) is a plus.
- Strategic thinking and high execution capability. - Ability to understand and coordinate complex customers, partners, and internal organizations. - Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills. - Business communication skills in both Japanese and English. - A growth-oriented mindset with entrepreneurial spirit, balancing appropriate governance and responsible business execution.
- Retirement age: 60 years (re-employment system available) - Headquarters (Yokohama City) - some remote work available - Good access to public transportation, company bicycle lease, free tickets for the core zone, subsidized Klimaticket, or employee parking space options - In-house restaurant and cafeteria providing healthy and delicious meals at subsidized prices, free coffee - Free bicycle parking, secure bicycle parking space
