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Country Manager / General Manager – Japan Jobs in Miyashiro, Saitama, Japan at DRS Group
Title: Country Manager / General Manager – Japan
Company: DRS Group
Location: Miyashiro, Saitama, Japan
DRS Automotive Solutions Japan K.K. is establishing a long-term presence in Japan as part of its global operations across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
We are seeking a Country Manager / General Manager to lead and develop the Japanese business. This role carries full responsibility for the commercial and administrative performance of the organization, including P&L ownership, sales, and internal structure.
The position focuses on business leadership, customer relationships, and market development, while technical operations are managed by a dedicated operations team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Full ownership of the Japan business, including revenue, costs, and profitability
- Leading all sales and business development activities
- Building and managing relationships with OEMs, insurance companies, and dealership groups
- Acting as the primary executive contact for key clients
- Overseeing administrative functions, including finance coordination, contracts, and internal processes
- Building and developing the local commercial and administrative team
- Aligning closely with the operations team to ensure successful project execution
- Supporting strategic growth and positioning of DRS in the Japanese market
This role is designed for a bi-cultural senior professional who wants to take ownership of a growing business and develop it into a scalable, long-term operation.
- 15–20+ years of professional experience
- Proven track record in business leadership, including P&L responsibility
- Strong experience in sales and business development
- Background in automotive (OEM, Tier 1, dealership networks), technical services, or comparable industries
- Demonstrated ability to build and manage senior-level client relationships
- Experience working in international environments
- Strong commercial and strategic mindset
- Structured, hands-on approach with the ability to operate in a developing organization
- Leadership experience with the ability to build and manage teams
- Japanese: Native
- English: Business fluent
