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Account Manager

Country/Region:  JP
Location: 

Yokohama, 14, JP

At ZF LIFETEC, we save lives through cutting-edge technology. With over 60 years of automotive safety innovation, we blend start-up agility with corporate stability to drive meaningful impact worldwide. Operating across 51 locations in 22 countries, our global presence amplifies our mission to make roads safer and save lives.

Join us in a supportive and dynamic environment committed to safety, innovation, and reliability. As a part of our international team, your contributions spark industry-leading innovations in automotive safety. Our inclusive and diverse working environment promotes creativity, career growth, and continuous development.

Req ID 73716 | Yokohama-JTC, Japan, ZF Passive Safety Systems Japan KK

  

Position Summary

Support and develop customer accounts for Japan-based OEM customers for ZF LIFETEC’s Passive Safety product portfolio including Airbags, Seat Belts, and Steering Wheels.
The role is responsible for driving day-to-day customer activities, RFQ coordination, quotation preparation, and commercial execution in alignment with account strategies.

Your Tasks

  • Manage customer-related commercial activities throughout all sales development phases from RFQ to serial production
  • Support business acquisition activities and account development for assigned customers
  • Coordinate customer quotations with internal departments including engineering, finance, operations, and product lines
  • Support customer negotiations for pricing, delivery, commercial conditions, and program changes
  • Drive execution of customer action items and internal follow-up activities
  • Support development of sales presentations and customer proposals
  • Maintain customer relationship and ensure timely communication with internal and external stakeholders
  • Support account profitability and sales performance activities
  • Coordinate prototype activities including quotation, delivery tracking, and customer communication when required

Your Profile

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
  • Minimum 5 years of sales or account management experience within the automotive industry (T1 suppiler)
  • Experience working with Japanese OEM customers preferred
  • Strong communication, coordination, and execution skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and drive actions in a fast-paced environment
  • Hands-on mindset with strong ownership and follow-up capability
  • Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and multicultural organization
  • Business-level English and Japanese communication skills required

 

Be part of our ZF Lifetec team as Account Manager and apply now!

Contact

Ni Zhao

ni.zhao@zf-lifetec.com 

Why ZF LIFETEC?

  • Innovative Impact: Shape the future of safety with life-saving technology that truly matters.
  • Dynamic Workplace: Thrive in an agile, collaborative environment where every idea counts.
  • Culture of Excellence: Be part of a team with over 60 years of high standards and groundbreaking achievements.
  • Growth & Empowerment: Advance your career with strong support for personal and professional development.

Diversity & Inclusion

At ZF LIFETEC, we are committed to building a culture where inclusiveness thrives and diversity is valued. We welcome unique perspectives and actively work to remove barriers, empowering all employees to reach their full potential. Guided by this vision, we innovate and create life-saving technology that makes a real impact on automotive safety.

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