In Japan our searches are mostly for engineering and technology businesses: power generation equipment such as steam turbines, IT and engineering services, semiconductors and mobility. In Korea they are for chemicals and industrial equipment companies.
The roles include country heads for Japan, sales leaders and sales engineers, engineering and design specialists, and business development and procurement leaders covering Korea.
Many of these roles are for international groups selling into or buying from Japan and Korea. Some need Japanese or Korean as well as English, and where a role needs a language, the role says so.
Sectors
- Power generation and engineering
- IT and engineering services
- Semiconductors and mobility
- Chemicals
- Industrial equipment
Roles we search for
- Country heads
- Sales leaders and sales engineers
- Engineering and design specialists
- Business development and procurement leaders
Current searches in Japan and Korea
No roles in Japan and Korea are listed at the moment. Most of our searches are never advertised, so send your CV to teamsg@maxima.com.sg anyway.
Questions clients and candidates ask
Which sectors does Maxima cover in Japan and Korea?
In Japan mainly power generation and engineering, IT and engineering services, semiconductors and mobility; in Korea mainly chemicals and industrial equipment.
Do these roles need Japanese or Korean?
Some do, for working with local customers and teams. Each role says so where it does.
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