Assistant Sales Manager (Automotive or Cyber Experience Required)

Toyota Tsusho Systems; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyota Tsusho Systems is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to support the Toyota business unit. The role involves project management, financial planning, and developing operational strategies while ensuring a positive work environment and team performance. Ideal candidates will exhibit strong leadership and strategic planning skills along with exceptional communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Requirement for experience in financial planning and project management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are critical.
• Leadership abilities to enhance team performance.

Responsibilities

• Support management with Toyota-related projects and daily operations.
• Assist in financial planning and budgeting activities.
• Act as a project manager for Toyota Projects.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Critical Thinking

Project Management

Financial Planning

Leadership

Communication

Job description

This role requires an experienced professional with the ability to work with direct management in a dynamic customer environment while collaborating with peers to expand TTS-US functions.

The Assistant Manager is responsible for supporting direct management by sustaining and growing the Toyota business unit. In addition, this position will be responsible for supporting management and controlling the group budget and business strategy development.

• Support management with Toyota-related projects such as implementation, maintenance, development plan, and management of day-to-day operations.
• Conduct a preliminary investigation for all project requests, including reviewing requirements and specifications, testing, supporting, and training plans to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Assist organization leaders with effective financial planning and budgeting for Long Term Planning Cycles.
• Assist with the development and implementation of operational strategies and objectives.
• Anticipate issues impacting the budget and identify trends to support informed decision-making.
• Identify systems and process improvements, and resource optimization opportunities.
• Leverage systems and shared team resources effectively.
• Collaborate and share best practices with other TTS-US team members.
• Create and lead innovative initiatives to minimize costs and maximize organizational efficiency.
• Act as a project manager for Toyota Projects.
• Maintain a positive working environment, high morale, and uphold high ethical standards.
• Maintain staff through recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; ensure a safe, secure, and compliant work environment; and develop personal growth opportunities.
• Achieve staff results by communicating expectations, planning, monitoring, appraising performance, coaching, counseling, and enforcing policies and standards.

Other Duties: Please note this job description does not cover all activities, duties, or responsibilities. These may change at any time.

Core Competencies:

• Division-Level P&L Management
• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Executive-Level Presentation Skills
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership & Direction
• C-Level Stakeholder Engagement & Consulting
• Global Program Management (Multi-Million Dollar Projects)
• Advanced Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• High-Stakes Negotiation Expertise
• Strong Technical Acumen
• End-to-End Project Management
• Collaborative & Cross-Cultural Teamwork