Drive field sales of AI and data technology solutions for publishers, bookstores, and distributors, from customer development and proposals through contracting and implementation coordination.
About this role
This role proposes and delivers RFID solutions for the publishing industry, from identifying customer issues through solution planning, proposals and implementation. Customers include publishers, bookstores, warehouse companies, printing and bookbinding companies, and sales companies.
The work involves interviewing customers and clarifying operational issues such as inventory management, traceability, more efficient stocktaking and preventing incorrect shipments. Responsibilities also include preparing proposals in coordination with the bookstore sales team and system development team, conducting demonstrations, and promoting proof-of-concept projects.
For existing publisher and bookstore customers, the role proposes ways to use RFID tags. It also supports new initiatives by carrying out PoCs, promoting and managing projects, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. Additional duties include managing RFID tag orders, delivery schedules and vendor quality, as well as advancing projects with partner companies.
The solution portfolio named in the posting includes RFID tags, RFID readers and cloud services. The position participates in a joint project involving Marubeni Corporation, Marubeni Forest Links Corporation, Kodansha, Shogakukan and Shueisha. The project uses DX to reform publishing distribution into a more sustainable system.
The listed work location is the head office at 1-10-5 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, KDX Toranomon 1-chome Building. Applicants must hold an ordinary driver's license; an automatic-transmission-only license is acceptable.
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