Sales Manager - Chinese National
Job description:
***THIS JOB ACCEPT CANDIDATES WHO CURRENTLY STILL IN CHINA BUT WILLING TO WORK IN THAILAND FOR 1 YEAR, AFTER CAN GO BACK TO WORK IN SHANGHAI OFFICE***
Develop new business opportunities within the Chinese automotive market and expand the companys market presence.
Acquire new customers and build long-term business relationships with Chinese automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and related manufacturers.
Develop and execute business development strategies for the China market.
Manage and expand the customer base for the Chinese territory.
Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting and customer development through quotation, commercial negotiation, contract agreement, and project handover.
Lead communication with existing and potential customers and maintain strong customer relationships.
Develop sales growth and market expansion plans to achieve booking, revenue, and margin targets.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual sales forecasts and monitor actual performance against targets.
Provide market insights, competitor analysis, pricing trends, and business updates to regional and senior management.
Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Product, Manufacturing, and other internal teams to support customer requirements and business opportunities.
Support product development and cost-reduction activities by providing market and customer input.
Support Regional / Global Sales with annual sales planning and budgeting.
Participate in frequent customer meetings, business trips, and cross-country coordination within the Asian region.
Qualifications:
8+ years of sales / sales management experience, including at least 5 years in a similar regional sales or business development role.
Strong automotive industry background, preferably within an international or multinational manufacturing environment.
Strong existing network with Chinese automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, procurement teams, or related manufacturers.
Proven track record in new business acquisition, market development, and strategic account development.
Experience managing the full sales cycle from prospecting and customer development through commercial negotiation and project handover.
Strong customer relationship management, commercial negotiation, market analysis, sales forecasting, and business planning skills.
Able to work independently, achieve sales targets, and operate effectively in a fast-paced international environment.
Willing to travel frequently within Asia.
Experience in plastic injection molding, blow molding, rubber, polymer, or related automotive component manufacturing is strongly preferred.
Regional sales exposure across Thailand, China, Japan, or other Asian markets is preferred.
Knowledge of automotive quality standards such as ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and IATF 16949 / ISO TS 16949 is preferred.
Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Product, and Manufacturing teams is preferred.
Why is This a Great Opportunity:
Engineering and manufacturing company with around 80 years of experience, specializing in power transmission, vibration damping, and NVH solutions. The company serves automotive and industrial customers worldwide with products including flexible discs, couplings, drive shafts, support systems, rubber composite components, and metal-formed solutions.
Salary Type : Monthly
Salary Min : ฿ 120000
Salary Max : ฿ 150000
Currency Type : THB