QUALIFICATIONS:

·        Minimum Bachelor Degree – Business Administration or Engineering preferred; MBA a plus.

·        Fluent in Japanese language is required

·        Analytical problem-solving skills

·        Basic understanding of the strategic planning process

·        Ability to work effectively and meet objectives without detailed day-to-day direction

·        Must be highly organized and flexible to handle multiple priorities

·        Ability to track long-range projects and objectives

·        Strong negotiation skills

·        Sales/Marketing experience - 5 years minimum

·        Experience in the automotive industry; 3-5 years minimum

·        Experience in dealing with Japanese O.E.M or Tier accounts a plus

·        Ability to manage multiple accounts

·        Knowledge of FNGP products desired

**No relocation assistance available for this position**

Agencies / Direct Placement: Freudenberg-NOK (FNGP) has a team of dedicated recruiters who are responsible for all hiring needs within FNGP. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors only and on an as needed basis. FNGP has identified and finalized our list of preferred vendors for the 2009 calendar year and the review process has been closed. We do not accept resumes from recruiting agencies that are not a preferred vendor, have not been authorized or approved by Corporate Recruiting to partner on a position and have not signed FNGP's vendor agreement. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and FNGP will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.