Manufacturing (Industrial, Heavy Engineering, Energy) - Sales Associate Manager

About the role

Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in 56+ countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over three decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem. Infosys has been recognized as a Top Employer across APAC - contributing to our sixth consecutive year of global certification. As an AI-first organization, we empower our people to work on next-generation technologies, continuously learn, and create impact at scale-supported by a culture rooted in care, inclusion, and excellence. ▶Join Infosys and be part of a culture that's not just promised-it's certified. #TopEmployer2026 #ThriveAtInfosys Visit www.infosys.com to see how Infosys (NYSE: INFY) can help your enterprise navigate your next. Purpose Of the Role To perform new account development, client account management, growing accounts and minimizing revenue leakage, prepare customer maps by identifying right contacts in the client organizations, proposal and contract negotiations, to increase the Infosys footprint in accounts. Work involves a blend of client relationship management, business development, and strategic planning Location: Tokyo Based on your role, please note that this position may require on-site presence at Infosys premises and/or client locations. Work location and on-site expectations will depend on projsect scope, phase, and business needs at the time of allocation, with flexibility governed by business and client requirements Areas of Responsibility: Client relationship management - managing relationships with key client personnel and CXOs and CXO -1, within client organization and ability to understand the organizational culture of the client Drive sales and Go-To-Market strategies and identify new business opportunities. Responsible for farming existing accounts and expanding the business portfolio with new accounts. Develop and implement strategic plans for client engagements to ensure long-term client satisfaction and business growth. Monitor and report on performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to optimize effectiveness. Selling concepts to the client and influencing the client to award business based on capability and track record in similar situations Conduct research as well as competitor analysis to define strategies that can help enable favorable outcomes Review sales plan, pursuit plan / business pipeline with leadership to ensure target achievement Expert knowledge of MSA / Other contract process & standards and understand the nuances of MSAs and interdependencies to other business aspects Conduct client presentations, workshops, and drive pricing and MSA negotiations with the client Provide necessary input for building alliances with relevant product / service vendors Work closely with internal teams to ensure delivery alignment with client expectations and service offerings. Qualifications 15+ years of IT and business development / engagement management experience. Track-record of successfully farming business solutions and client management Strong Business Development (Framing current accounts) / Relationship management / Account management is required Strong Account Management experience where you have grown existing accounts. Track record of interacting and building relationship with C / C-1 level client contacts. Reasonable understanding of Global Delivery Model and IT service industry. Experience managing large multi-location consulting engagement teams' desirable. Hands-on experience with proposal creation and leading proposal presentations. Understanding / experience of Cloud and Platform Service business Model Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Japanese and English In addition to compensation aligned with your role, you'll have access to a wide range of benefits that support your health, career growth, and overall well-being (JAPAN) Term Life Insurance Referral Bonus Programs Year-End Tax Support Paid annual leave and bereavement Leave and Statutory Holidays Short Working Hours for employees with caregiving responsibilities. Statutory Social Insurance: Welfare Pension, Unemployment Insurance, Health Insurance, Nursing Care Insurance and Worker's Compensation Insurance Health & Wellbeing support: Annual Health Checks with partial cost reimbursement, Stress Checks & Industrial Physician support Employee Engagement an