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| Position Title | Sales Manager/Candidate (Aerospace & Defense Trading Company) |
| Company and Job Highlights | We are the Japan subsidiary of a UK-based trading company, specializing in providing aerospace and defense products and solutions to major domestic Japanese manufacturers and the Ministry of Defense. Drawing on our extensive, long-standing industry experience, we supply a broad portfolio of products covering air, land, and sea defense, as well as cutting-edge security-related technologies. |
| Job Description | Sales activities targeting the Ministry of Defense (MoD), the Self-Defense Forces (SDF), and defense equipment manufacturers (e.g., heavy machinery manufacturers).
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| Job Appeal |
High-Impact Industry: Work in a specialized trading company at the forefront of the defense, aviation, and aerospace sectors. Elite Clientele: Engage in account management with prestigious clients, including government agencies and major domestic industry leaders. Mega-Deals: Manage and close transactions ranging from tens of millions to billions of yen. Continuous Learning: Constantly acquire knowledge of cutting-edge products and technologies, allowing you to continuously pioneer new business opportunities. Leadership Role: Take on a pivotal role as the head of a new team, contributing significantly to talent development and company growth. Fast-Track to Executive: Enjoy close contact with top management, making proposals that impact key business decisions and paving the way for rapid career advancement to executive levels. Global Exposure: Frequent international business travel for overseas exhibitions and supplier visits. |
| Onboarding Process |
During the three-month probationary period, you will acquire fundamental knowledge of the defense industry and existing projects. Your duties will include creating essential sales documentation such as Requests for Quotation (RFQs), Quotations, and Purchase Orders (POs) for both existing and new projects. Specifically, cases involving the Ministry of Defense (MoD) require unique procedures; you will learn these while handling practical tasks and performing approval and authorization of various sales documents. The company’s Executive and President, who have extensive experience in the defense sector, will mentor you, including daily coordination with the Ministry of Defense and defense-related manufacturers. This position provides a tangible sense of working closely with the management team. As a manager, you will be expected to promptly begin assessing the abilities of Sales team members and managing their attendance (time and work scheduling) immediately upon joining. |
| Hiring Rationale | As a group company of GTAerospace (Europe) Ltd., a specialized trading company in the aerospace and defense business, we are recruiting a Sales professional to handle business with the Ministry of Defense (MoD), the Self-Defense Forces (SDF), and defense equipment manufacturers (e.g., heavy machinery manufacturers) due to the expansion of our business in Japan. |
| Product Portfolio | Various foreign-made defense equipment used by the Self-Defense Forces (SDF). |
| About Us | We serve major Japanese domestic manufacturers and the Ministry of Defense. Our extensive, long-standing industry experience allows us to provide a broad product portfolio covering air, land, and sea defense, as well as crucial security-related technologies. This position involves international travel for coordination with our UK headquarters, meeting with overseas suppliers, and attending key defense exhibitions. |
| Job Scope | General Company Operations |
| Working Conditions |
Work Location (Head Office): 4F, Akasaka Yogo Building, 4-8-6 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo. Access: • Akasaka-Mitsuke Station (Ginza/Marunouchi Lines): 8 minutes walk • Akasaka Station (Chiyoda Line): 12 minutes walk Smoking Policy: Strictly non-smoking indoors. Scope of Work Location Change: Locations as designated by the Company. Relocation: None. Overseas Business Travel: Required (mainly to Europe). The frequency may be high depending on the current project status. |
| Employment Status |
Employment Type: Full-time Employee (or Permanent Employee) Term of Employment: No Fixed Term (or Indefinite Period) Probationary Period: Yes (3 months) Working Conditions During Probationary Period: No Change (from standard conditions) |
| Salary | Annual Salary System, paid monthly. |
| Working Hours | Scheduled Working Hours: 8 hours 00 minutes (or 8 hours per day) Break Time: 60 minutes (taken anytime between 11:30 and 13:30) Overtime: Required (or Overtime Available / Overtime Work) |
| Overtime Pay | Not Applicable (Supervisory Position) |
| Commuting Allowance | Paid based on company regulations. Maximum Limit: ¥50,000 per month. |
| Holidays and Leave |
Annual Holidays: 120 days Details: Complete Two-Day Weekend System (Saturdays, Sundays, and National Holidays) Paid Leave (Annual Leave): 10 days granted after 6 months of employment, with a maximum accrual of 20 days. Accrual Basis: Granted from the 7th month after joining, in accordance with the Labor Standards Act (LSA). |
| Social Insurance |
Health Insurance Employees’ Pension Insurance Employment Insurance Workers’ Accident Compensation Insurance |
| Systems and Benefits |
Company Housing/Dormitories: None Retirement Allowance: Provided |
| Applicant Qualifications |
Experience in B2B Sales or Overseas Sales • Experience related to machinery, electronics/electrical products, or transportation equipment. University (Bachelor’s degree) or Graduate School (Master’s degree). |
| Annual Salary |
Annual Salary Range: JPY 12,000,000 – JPY 15,000,000 Bonus: Bonuses may be paid separately from the annual salary based on company performance. |
| Other Details |
Number of Hires: 1 position Interview Rounds: 2 to 3 times Written Examination: Required Details of Written Exam: A written translation test will be conducted (Japanese to English, and English to Japanese). |
| Application | Please apply here. |
| Position Title | Sales Section Manager/Candidate (Aerospace & Defense Trading Company) |
| Company and Job Highlights | We are the Japan subsidiary of a UK-based trading company, specializing in providing aerospace and defense products and solutions to major domestic Japanese manufacturers and the Ministry of Defense. Drawing on our extensive, long-standing industry experience, we supply a broad portfolio of products covering air, land, and sea defense, as well as cutting-edge security-related technologies. |
| Job Description | Sales activities targeting the Ministry of Defense (MoD), the Self-Defense Forces (SDF), and defense equipment manufacturers (e.g., heavy machinery manufacturers).
|
| Job Appeal |
High-Impact Industry: Work in a specialized trading company at the forefront of the defense, aviation, and aerospace sectors. Elite Clientele: Engage in account management with prestigious clients, including government agencies and major domestic industry leaders. Mega-Deals: Manage and close transactions ranging from tens of millions to billions of yen. Continuous Learning: Constantly acquire knowledge of cutting-edge products and technologies, allowing you to continuously pioneer new business opportunities. You can contribute to talent development and company growth as the leader of a new team. You will be the key contact point for all clients, including the Ministry of Defense (MoD). |
| Onboarding Process |
During the three-month probationary period, you will acquire fundamental knowledge of the defense industry and existing projects. Your duties will include creating essential sales documentation such as Requests for Quotation (RFQs), Quotations, and Purchase Orders (POs) for both existing and new projects. Specifically, cases involving the Ministry of Defense (MoD) require unique procedures; you will learn these while handling practical tasks and performing approval and authorization of various sales documents. The company’s Executive and President, who have extensive experience in the defense sector, will mentor you, including daily coordination with the Ministry of Defense and defense-related manufacturers. This position provides a tangible sense of working closely with the management team. |
| Hiring Rationale | As a group company of GTAerospace (Europe) Ltd., a specialized trading company in the aerospace and defense business, we are recruiting a Sales professional to handle business with the Ministry of Defense (MoD), the Self-Defense Forces (SDF), and defense equipment manufacturers (e.g., heavy machinery manufacturers) due to the expansion of our business in Japan. |
| Product Portfolio | Various foreign-made defense equipment used by the Self-Defense Forces (SDF). |
| About Us | We serve major Japanese domestic manufacturers and the Ministry of Defense. Our extensive, long-standing industry experience allows us to provide a broad product portfolio covering air, land, and sea defense, as well as crucial security-related technologies. This position involves international travel for coordination with our UK headquarters, meeting with overseas suppliers, and attending key defense exhibitions. |
| Job Scope | General Company Operations |
| Working Conditions |
Work Location (Head Office): 4F, Akasaka Yogo Building, 4-8-6 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo. Access: • Akasaka-Mitsuke Station (Ginza/Marunouchi Lines): 8 minutes walk • Akasaka Station (Chiyoda Line): 12 minutes walk Smoking Policy: Strictly non-smoking indoors. Scope of Work Location Change: Locations as designated by the Company. Relocation: None. Overseas Business Travel: Required (mainly to Europe). The frequency may be high depending on the current project status. |
| Employment Status |
Employment Type: Full-time Employee (or Permanent Employee) Term of Employment: No Fixed Term (or Indefinite Period) Probationary Period: Yes (3 months) Working Conditions During Probationary Period: No Change (from standard conditions) |
| Salary | Annual Salary System, paid monthly. |
| Working Hours | Scheduled Working Hours: 8 hours 00 minutes (or 8 hours per day) Break Time: 60 minutes (taken anytime between 11:30 and 13:30) Overtime: Required (or Overtime Available / Overtime Work) |
| Overtime Pay | Not Applicable (Supervisory Position) |
| Commuting Allowance | Paid based on company regulations. Maximum Limit: ¥50,000 per month. |
| Holidays and Leave |
Annual Holidays: 120 days Details: Complete Two-Day Weekend System (Saturdays, Sundays, and National Holidays) Paid Leave (Annual Leave): 10 days granted after 6 months of employment, with a maximum accrual of 20 days. Accrual Basis: Granted from the 7th month after joining, in accordance with the Labor Standards Act (LSA). |
| Social Insurance |
Health Insurance Employees’ Pension Insurance Employment Insurance Workers’ Accident Compensation Insurance |
| Systems and Benefits |
Company Housing/Dormitories: None Retirement Allowance: Provided |
| Applicant Qualifications |
Experience in B2B Sales or Overseas Sales • Experience related to machinery, electronics/electrical products, or transportation equipment. University (Bachelor’s degree) or Graduate School (Master’s degree). |
| Annual Salary |
Annual Salary Range: JPY 8,000,000 – JPY 12,000,000 Bonus: Bonuses may be paid separately from the annual salary based on company performance. |
| Other Details |
Number of Hires: 1 position Interview Rounds: 2 to 3 times Written Examination: Required Details of Written Exam: A written translation test will be conducted (Japanese to English, and English to Japanese). |
| Application | Please apply here. |
| Position Title | Accounting Specialist [Second Graduates Welcome] Accounting role at a company handling defense equipment for the Japan Self-Defense Forces ◎ Foreign-affiliated trading company / Akasaka office location / Industry newcomers welcome! Developing defense and aviation businesses both domestically and internationally |
| Hiring Rationale | We currently manage general cash and treasury operations internally, and rely on an external accounting firm for the preparation of financial reports and statutory documents. In anticipation of business expansion, this new hire is essential as we plan to transition and internalize key accounting functions. |
| Job Description | Our company, GTAj Co., Ltd. (Japan), is a wholly-owned subsidiary of GT Aerospace (Europe) Ltd. (UK), engaging in the import and sales of defense-related products in Japan. This position primarily involves accounting operations for GTAj, along with general office duties, including general affairs, procurement of supplies, and visitor reception. *(Note: GT Aerospace USA (GTAu), a US subsidiary of the UK parent company, is based in California.) Core Duties (Immediate): • Processing and paying employee expense reimbursements. • Executing vendor payment transfers. • Journal entry recording. • Managing cash receipts, disbursements, and balances. Potential Future Responsibilities: • Preparing monthly and annual financial statements. • Recording actual performance in budget and forecast reports. • Cash flow planning and management. • Managing accounting data for GTAe (UK) and GTAu (USA). • Executing financial consolidation procedures for GTAj, GTAe, and GTAu. |
| Management Department Organizational Structure |
Senior Managing Director, Administration (Management Department) General Manager, Administration (Management Department) Total staff in the Management Department: 3 members (including this position) |
| Product Portfolio | Various foreign-made defense equipment used by the Self-Defense Forces (SDF). |
| Onboarding Process |
During the three-month probationary period, you will acquire fundamental knowledge of the defense industry and existing projects. You will gain practical experience and master specific duties through the gradual sharing of information, including detailed project explanations, the process flow for quotation, ordering, and invoicing for each case, and key payees. Once you are familiar with the treasury and disbursement operations, you will be entrusted with journal entries and the preparation of financial statements/accounting documents. |
| About Us | We serve major Japanese domestic manufacturers and the Ministry of Defense. Our extensive, long-standing industry experience allows us to provide a broad product portfolio covering air, land, and sea defense, as well as crucial security-related technologies. This position involves international travel for coordination with our UK headquarters, meeting with overseas suppliers, and attending key defense exhibitions. |
| Job Appeal | High-Growth Sector: Join a specialty trading company at the heart of the expanding defense, aviation, and aerospace industries. Significant Transactions: Work with large-scale deals valued from tens of millions to billions of yen. Corporate Development: Directly contribute to the implementation of company systems and the establishment of new corporate policies within a fast-growing environment. Holistic Business View: Acquire end-to-end knowledge of trading operations, from overseas procurement to domestic delivery. The small team size allows this accounting position to offer a comprehensive perspective on the entire company’s business. |
| Working Conditions |
Work Location (Head Office): 4F, Akasaka Yogo Building, 4-8-6 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo. Access: • Akasaka-Mitsuke Station (Ginza/Marunouchi Lines): 8 minutes walk • Akasaka Station (Chiyoda Line): 12 minutes walk Smoking Policy: Strictly non-smoking indoors. Scope of Work Location Change: Locations as designated by the Company. Relocation: None. Overseas Business Travel: Required (mainly to Europe). The frequency may be high depending on the current project status. |
| Employment Status |
Employment Type: Full-time Employee (or Permanent Employee) Term of Employment: No Fixed Term (or Indefinite Period) Probationary Period: Yes (3 months) Working Conditions During Probationary Period: No Change (from standard conditions) |
| Salary | Annual Salary System, paid monthly. |
| Working Hours | ・Working Hours: 9:00 to 18:00 • Scheduled Working Hours: 8 hours • Break Time: 60 minutes Overtime: Approximately 30 hours per month |
| Overtime Pay | Provided (Yes) • Payment Method: Overtime exceeding the fixed (lump-sum) overtime allowance will be paid separately. • Fixed Overtime Period: Equivalent to 20.0 hours per month. |
| Commuting Allowance | Paid based on company regulations. Maximum Limit: ¥50,000 per month. |
| Holidays and Leave |
Annual Holidays: 120 days Details: Complete Two-Day Weekend System (Saturdays, Sundays, and National Holidays) Paid Leave (Annual Leave): 10 days granted after 6 months of employment, with a maximum accrual of 20 days. Accrual Basis: Granted from the 7th month after joining, in accordance with the Labor Standards Act (LSA). |
| Social Insurance |
Health Insurance Employees’ Pension Insurance Employment Insurance Workers’ Accident Compensation Insurance |
| Systems and Benefits |
Company Housing/Dormitories: None Retirement Allowance: Provided |
| Applicant Qualifications |
Required Qualification • Education: University graduate or higher (Bachelor’s degree or above). • Experience: 4 or more years of experience in accounting operations. Preferred Qualifications • Certification: Accounting-related qualifications, such as Bookkeeping (Boki). |
| Annual Salary |
Annual Salary Range: JPY 5,000,000 – JPY 6,000,000 (Breakdown: Base Monthly Salary: JPY 360,473 – JPY 432,567, Fixed Overtime Allowance: JPY 56,194 – JPY 67,433) |
| Application | Please apply here. |