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Leading global talents into a brighter professional future
Career Management was founded in 1999 as a recruitment agency with the aim of bridging the gap between Asian business needs and global talents located in Germany. We are using our experience and history of success to enable businesses to thrive in Europe by connecting them with talented candidates hoping to further their careers in an international environment. We have provided permanent and temporary (e.g., for maternity cover) staffing solutions across various sectors to over 600 clients.
To our clients, we promise to introduce the best team of people who will empower your business to succeed in Europe. To our candidates, we promise to do our best to help you fulfill your potential and pursue your career ambitions.

Why choose us?

Since our establishment in 1999, we have through our work in recruitment continuously built relationships with more than 600 companies. Our experienced consultants are able to introduce you to a diverse range of candidates who are well acquainted with the corporate cultures of Japan and Europe.

With offices in Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Munich, Stuttgart and Hamburg, we have gathered a team of multinational consultants all of which are familiar with prevailing local regulations in each city.
We constantly update our recruitment information in line with current trends and offer the best solutions for your recruitment needs or potential career change.

Our affiliated attorneys, who are all well versed in German labor law, will both provide advice on how to resolve questions and problems related to topics concerning recruitment and contracts, as well as how to work with our relocation service. This will create an environment in which candidates can smoothly and without delay begin their work after receiving a job offer.
*Please note that actual costs will be billed separately.
Latest Jobs

SCM Specialist (m/f/d)
Responsibilities:
- Delivery management and shipping coordination
- Quotation creation and order management
- Issuing customer invoice
- Collaboration with internal/external stakeholders
- Delivery monitoring
- System input, report creation
Requirements:
- Import/export, trading experience
- German-Fluent, English-Fluent
- Nice to have working experience at maker company
- Communication skill
- Good at building great relationship with internal/external stakeholders
Benefits:
- Permanent employment contract
- Full-time employment
- Commuting allowance
- International team with many opportunities to use your language skills
- Dynamic and international working environment
- Wide range of tasks
Career Management GmbH
Our client is a mechanical manufacturing company originally from Japan. They are currently looking for a new SCM specialist for their organisation.
- Delivery management and shipping coordination
- Quotation creation and order management
- Issuing customer invoice
- Collaboration with internal/external stakeholders
- Delivery monitoring
- System input, report creation
- Import/export, trading experience
- German-Fluent, English-Fluent
- Nice to have working experience at maker company
- Communication skill
- Good at building great relationship with internal/external stakeholders
- Permanent employment contract
- Full-time employment
- Commuting allowance
- International team with many opportunities to use your language skills
- Dynamic and international working environment
- Wide range of tasks
Your Career Management Team
Your Career Management Team

Sales Assistant (m/f/d) *Chinese or Vietnamese speaking
Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to the sales team, including order management, invoicing, and delivery coordination.
- Communicate effectively with customers and suppliers in both English and Chinese or Vietnamese.
- Assist with sales documentation, including contracts, quotations, and agreements.
- Respond to inquiries, including inventory checks and inspections.
- Ensure timely processing of sales orders, following up with clients and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
- Handle customer inquiries, resolving any issues or concerns.
- Maintain and update the customer database and ensure data accuracy.
Requirements:
- Fluent in both English and Chinese (Mandarin) or Vietnamese (Advanced level).
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience in the food wholesale or distribution industry is a plus.
Benefits:
- Permanent employment contract
- Part-time employment (15h-20h/week)
- Attractive pension program
- International team with many opportunities to use your language skills
- Dynamic and international working environment
- Wide range of tasks
Career Opportunities in Japanese companies - Building Connections, Shaping Careers
Our client is a Japanese food wholesale company dedicated to supplying high-quality Japanese food products to Europe markets. We are seeking a motivated and skilled Sales Administrator to join their dynamic team.- Provide administrative support to the sales team, including order management, invoicing, and delivery coordination.
- Communicate effectively with customers and suppliers in both English and Chinese or Vietnamese.
- Assist with sales documentation, including contracts, quotations, and agreements.
- Respond to inquiries, including inventory checks and inspections.
- Ensure timely processing of sales orders, following up with clients and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
- Handle customer inquiries, resolving any issues or concerns.
- Maintain and update the customer database and ensure data accuracy.
- Fluent in both English and Chinese (Mandarin) or Vietnamese (Advanced level).
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience in the food wholesale or distribution industry is a plus.
- Permanent employment contract
- Part-time employment (15h-20h/week)
- Attractive pension program
- International team with many opportunities to use your language skills
- Dynamic and international working environment
- Wide range of tasks
Your Career Management Team
Your Career Management Team

Engineer (m/f/d)
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients with sales members.
- Understand customer technical requirements and provide appropriate product or service recommendations.
- Prepare and deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, and proposals.
- Collaborate with the engineering and product teams in HQ to tailor solutions that meet customer specifications.
- Conduct feasibility studies and provide technical quotations.
- Support the sales team in negotiations and contract discussions.
- Provide technical support during installation, commissioning, and post-sales phases.
- Collect market and competitor information to support business strategy.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, or related field) or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience in technical sales, sales engineering, or business development in a technical field.
- Strong understanding of technical concepts and the ability to explain complex topics to non-technical clients.
- Engineers or technical sales professionals with expertise in plastic gears and related components.
- Experience with metal gears or gear assembly components is also highly valued.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities.
- Proficiency in MS Office and CRM tools.
- Business-level English proficiency (both written and spoken)
- Willingness to travel domestically
Benefits:
- 30 days of vacation
- Permanent employment contract
- Full-time employment
- Attractive salary
- Commuting allowance
- Work at home
- International team with many opportunities to use your language skills
- Dynamic and international working environment
- Wide range of tasks
- Office in central downtown Düsseldorf
Career Management GmbH Our client is a plastic components maker and they are currently looking for an Engineer for their organisation.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients with sales members.
- Understand customer technical requirements and provide appropriate product or service recommendations.
- Prepare and deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, and proposals.
- Collaborate with the engineering and product teams in HQ to tailor solutions that meet customer specifications.
- Conduct feasibility studies and provide technical quotations.
- Support the sales team in negotiations and contract discussions.
- Provide technical support during installation, commissioning, and post-sales phases.
- Collect market and competitor information to support business strategy.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, or related field) or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience in technical sales, sales engineering, or business development in a technical field.
- Strong understanding of technical concepts and the ability to explain complex topics to non-technical clients.
- Engineers or technical sales professionals with expertise in plastic gears and related components.
- Experience with metal gears or gear assembly components is also highly valued.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities.
- Proficiency in MS Office and CRM tools.
- Business-level English proficiency (both written and spoken)
- Willingness to travel domestically
- 30 days of vacation
- Permanent employment contract
- Full-time employment
- Attractive salary
- Commuting allowance
- Work at home
- International team with many opportunities to use your language skills
- Dynamic and international working environment
- Wide range of tasks
- Office in central downtown Düsseldorf
Your Career Management Team
Your Career Management Team

Sales Manager (m/f/d) B2B SaaS
Responsibilities:
- Acquisition of new customers in the B2B sector with a focus on the Italian market
- Building and maintaining long-term customer relationships
- Conducting contract negotiations and concluding contracts
- Carrying out market analyses and identifying new business opportunities
- Support with marketing activities and events
- Creating, translating and adapting sales documents and presentations in Italian
Requirements:
- Completed studies in the field of business administration, IT or a comparable qualification
- Initial professional experience in B2B sales, ideally in the SaaS or IT environment (e.g., sales representative, sales manager, key account manager, business development manager, etc.)
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Independent, structured and goal-oriented way of working
- Very good knowledge of Italian at C2 level and very good written and spoken English skills
- Intercultural competence and willingness to travel within Italy
Benefits:
- Permanent employment contract
- Full-time employment
- Attractive salary
- Bonus payment
- Travel allowance
- Dynamic and international working environment
- Budget: approx. € 60,000 - € 135,000 p.a. (gross)
Career Opportunities in Japanese companies - Building Connections, Shaping Careers Our client is an innovative, internationally expanding IT company from Japan that offers a leading SaaS platform for manufacturers. With a strong presence in around ten countries, the company is now entering the Italian market. We are looking for a dedicated Sales Manager (m/f/d) B2B SaaS who will actively shape the development of the Italian market from the very beginning.
- Acquisition of new customers in the B2B sector with a focus on the Italian market
- Building and maintaining long-term customer relationships
- Conducting contract negotiations and concluding contracts
- Carrying out market analyses and identifying new business opportunities
- Support with marketing activities and events
- Creating, translating and adapting sales documents and presentations in Italian
- Completed studies in the field of business administration, IT or a comparable qualification
- Initial professional experience in B2B sales, ideally in the SaaS or IT environment (e.g., sales representative, sales manager, key account manager, business development manager, etc.)
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Independent, structured and goal-oriented way of working
- Very good knowledge of Italian at C2 level and very good written and spoken English skills
- Intercultural competence and willingness to travel within Italy
- Permanent employment contract
- Full-time employment
- Attractive salary
- Bonus payment
- Travel allowance
- Dynamic and international working environment
- Budget: approx. € 60,000 - € 135,000 p.a. (gross)

Field Service Engineer (m/f/d)
Responsibilities:
- Handling advanced troubleshooting, system start-up, and adjustments at customer sites
- Requires a comprehensive understanding of the entire system
- Often responsible for root cause analysis and proposing improvements
- Frequent business travel (domestic and international)
- Strong technical communication with customers is essential
Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- System-level understanding
- Problem-solving skills (root cause analysis)
- Proficiency in German and English is required
Benefits:
- 30 days of vacation
- Permanent employment contract
- Full-time employment
- Travel allowance
- International team with many opportunities to use your language skills
- Dynamic and international working environment
- Wide range of tasks
- Attractive development opportunities
Career Opportunities in Japanese companies - Building Connections, Shaping Careers Our client is a Japanese company specializing in machinery equipments. They are currently seeking a new Field Service Engineer member in Dresden
- Handling advanced troubleshooting, system start-up, and adjustments at customer sites
- Requires a comprehensive understanding of the entire system
- Often responsible for root cause analysis and proposing improvements
- Frequent business travel (domestic and international)
- Strong technical communication with customers is essential
- A bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- System-level understanding
- Problem-solving skills (root cause analysis)
- Proficiency in German and English is required
- 30 days of vacation
- Permanent employment contract
- Full-time employment
- Travel allowance
- International team with many opportunities to use your language skills
- Dynamic and international working environment
- Wide range of tasks
- Attractive development opportunities
Your Career Management Team
Your Career Management Team

Design Engineer (m/f/d)
Responsibilities:
- Engage with customers to confirm requirements, adjust specifications, and incorporate feedback into product development.
- Provide technical support to both internal teams and external stakeholders throughout the entire product lifecycle.
- Stay up to date with the latest technologies and regulatory trends in the automotive industry and apply them to daily work.
- Conduct feasibility studies and technical evaluations for new products and components.
- Collaborate with European OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers to develop innovative and cost-effective solutions.
- Work cross-functionally to analyze customer needs and deliver optimal technical proposals.
- Participate in product design and development activities, ensuring compliance with quality standards and specifications.
- Use design tools to create and modify product designs.
- Contribute to the improvement and advancement of engineering processes and methodologies.
Requirements:
- Bachelor or Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline
- Hands-on background in automotive product development and design.
- Experience collaborating with European OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers is considered beneficial.
- International work exposure is a plus.
- Solid understanding of automotive systems and components
- Mandatory proficiency in CATIA V5 for design tasks.
- Familiarity with Siemens NX is an added advantage.
- Strong communication skills for engaging with customers and coordinating across multidisciplinary teams.
- Language requirements include German and English (minimum B1 level)
- Experience in testing, validation, and evaluation processes to ensure product performance and compliance.
- General knowledge of engineering tools and software used in automotive development.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities and attention to detail.
- Awareness of automotive industry standards, regulations, and best engineering practices.
Benefits:
- 30 days of vacation
- Permanent employment contract
- Full-time employment
- International team with many opportunities to use your language skills
- Dynamic and international working environment
- Wide range of tasks
- Attractive development opportunities
Career Opportunities in Japanese companies - Building Connections, Shaping Careers Our client is a supplier for Automotive business.
They are currently hiring a new Design Engineer for their organisation in Stuttgart.
- Engage with customers to confirm requirements, adjust specifications, and incorporate feedback into product development.
- Provide technical support to both internal teams and external stakeholders throughout the entire product lifecycle.
- Stay up to date with the latest technologies and regulatory trends in the automotive industry and apply them to daily work.
- Conduct feasibility studies and technical evaluations for new products and components.
- Collaborate with European OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers to develop innovative and cost-effective solutions.
- Work cross-functionally to analyze customer needs and deliver optimal technical proposals.
- Participate in product design and development activities, ensuring compliance with quality standards and specifications.
- Use design tools to create and modify product designs.
- Contribute to the improvement and advancement of engineering processes and methodologies.
- Bachelor or Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline
- Hands-on background in automotive product development and design.
- Experience collaborating with European OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers is considered beneficial.
- International work exposure is a plus.
- Solid understanding of automotive systems and components
- Mandatory proficiency in CATIA V5 for design tasks.
- Familiarity with Siemens NX is an added advantage.
- Strong communication skills for engaging with customers and coordinating across multidisciplinary teams.
- Language requirements include German and English (minimum B1 level)
- Experience in testing, validation, and evaluation processes to ensure product performance and compliance.
- General knowledge of engineering tools and software used in automotive development.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities and attention to detail.
- Awareness of automotive industry standards, regulations, and best engineering practices.
- 30 days of vacation
- Permanent employment contract
- Full-time employment
- International team with many opportunities to use your language skills
- Dynamic and international working environment
- Wide range of tasks
- Attractive development opportunities
Your Career Management Team
Your Career Management Team
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