VIE Sales Operations and Strategy & Marketing

Position Overview

Thales is a global leader in high technologies specializing in three business sectors: Defense & Security, Aeronautics & Space, and Cyber & Digital. The Group develops products and solutions contributing to a safer, more environmentally respectful, and more inclusive world. Thales invests nearly 4 billion euros annually in Research & Development in key innovation areas including AI, cybersecurity, quantum, cloud technologies, and 6G. The company has approximately 81,000 employees in 68 countries.

Your Daily Responsibilities

• Provide monthly and quarterly reports in coordination with the regional headquarters in Asia
• Gather and present consolidated data analysis on the country’s economic environment, various players, competitors or partners, and our positioning in the country (national strategic plan)
• Prepare activity reviews as necessary with business lines or worldwide commercial units, plus forecasts reviews of order intakes over 5 years conducted twice annually
• Work closely with account managers on sales development, customer retention, and optimization of database opportunities and pipeline development
• Collect market information to provide an overview of the market and the group’s positioning
• Economic monitoring: daily study of the current situation in the country, covering various sectors related to the group’s activities
• Assist in organizing and managing professional trade shows and country events involving external communication
• CRM system administration: data entry and improvement of data accuracy, and use for analysis, forecasting, and reporting purposes
• Work closely with the finance department and other relevant departments to support Thales Japan’s business forecasting and actual results management

Who You Are

• Seeking a renewable 12-month contract located in Tokyo, Japan
• Hold a master’s degree in business or engineering with specialization in marketing/sales
• Knowledge of defense and aerospace industries is an asset
• Have first experience as a business analyst, business developer, in strategy, marketing, or sales
• Capable of working in an international environment with multiple project teams and understanding cultural differences between Asia and Europe
• Foreign work experience would be highly appreciated
• Fluent in speaking and writing French, Japanese, or English
• Proficient with computer tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical mindset, positive attitude, team spirit, originality, autonomy, and proactivity
• Good written and oral communication skills with ability to prepare comprehensive documents

Our Commitments, Your Benefits

• Success driven by our technological excellence, your experience, and our shared ambition
• Attractive compensation package
• Continuous skills development: training programs, academies, and internal communities
• Inclusive, welcoming environment respecting employee work-life balance
• Recognized social and environmental commitment