Job Description

HARTING stands for strong connections – across the globe. As one of the leading international suppliers of industrial connectivity, we are connecting customers to their digital future. And as an employer? We connect around 6,000 people at our headquarter in Espelkamp and at locations worldwide. Here you’ll find great colleagues, as well as ever new opportunities and innovations revolving around IoT and artificial intelligence. In everything we do, we remain true to our roots: as a regionally connected family business that always stays firmly grounded in spite of our stellar high-tech. Here’s to your unique future with us: Yours! 

Our offer for the next step into a new career:
Managing Director

Managing Director – HARTING Japan

HARTING is a global leader in industrial connectivity, empowering customers to shape their digital future. With over 6,000 employees worldwide, we combine cutting-edge innovation with strong regional roots as a family-owned business. We stand for strong connections—between people, technologies, and ideas. As an employer, we offer a collaborative environment, exciting opportunities in IoT and artificial intelligence, and a culture that values both technological progress and human potential. Let’s connect your future with ours.

We are now seeking a visionary Managing Director to lead our Japan operations into the next phase of growth and innovation.

Key responsibilities:

  • Drive strategic growth aligned with the company’s sales plan, in close collaboration with HARTING’s Corporate Regional Management APAC.
  • Lead and inspire a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence.
  • Strengthen partnerships with customers, government agencies, and local institutions.
  • Champion digital transformation across sales, marketing, and operations.
  • Represent HARTING in key local and regional forums.
  • Define and execute a clear strategic roadmap for HARTING Japan.
  • Achieve ambitious revenue targets through new product launches and customer acquisition.
  • Accelerate efficiency via digitalization and automation of core processes.
  • Implement CRM-driven lead and opportunity management strategies.
  • Expand digital sales channels and enhance brand visibility in Japan.

 

The requirements for this role are as follows:

  • Proven track record as a Sales Director or Managing Director in a global industrial or automation environment.
  • Demonstrated success in building and scaling business units through modern leadership and strategic execution.
  • Familiarity with the Japanese market and international experience working with global teams.
  • Deep industry knowledge—ideally from connectors, factory automation, OEMs, or system integrators.
  • Ability to inspire teams to innovate, take ownership, and deliver results.
  • Commitment to promoting a culture of experimentation, feedback, and continuous learning.
  • Integrity, agility, and a customer-centric approach.
  • Experience driving digital transformation and process optimisation for customer value.
  • Fluency in English; German language skills are a plus.

Good reasons to get started at HARTING:

Benefits:  Social Insurance coverage (APAC)
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Job Location (Short):  Yokohama, Japan
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