Assistant Managing Director

Company Description

VCON GROUP is a prominent name in Thailand's construction industry, known for its innovation and integrity. With a legacy built over 50 years, VCON is one of the largest construction firms in Thailand and a leading producer of Hollow-Core precast concrete slabs. The company's success is driven by a commitment to developing durable construction materials and fostering strong relationships with clients. VCON's expertise spans across constructing a variety of buildings, including airports, hotels, warehouses, and department stores.

Role Description

The Assistant Managing Director is responsible for supporting the successful leadership and management of VCON in line with the strategic direction set by the Board of Directors and led by the Managing Director. Working directly under the Managing Director, the Assistant Managing Director helps translate company strategy into clear operational priorities and ensures effective execution across key functions. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in sales, finance, and general management, with the ability to lead teams, analyze performance, and drive improvements in day-to-day operations, and must also possess strong working knowledge of civil engineering and/or architectural principles to effectively oversee projects, communicate with technical teams, and ensure construction and factory operations meet required standards.

In this role, the Assistant Managing Director supports the Managing Director and participates with the Board of Directors in developing and refining the company's vision and strategic plan. The position involves identifying, assessing, and informing the Managing Director and Board of internal and external issues that may affect the company, and contributing to the development of operational plans that align with strategic objectives. The Assistant Managing Director helps ensure that the company's operations meet the expectations of both clients and the Board, and provides regular updates, performance analysis, and recommendations to support executive decision-making.

A major responsibility of the Assistant Managing Director is overseeing and coordinating sales procedures, including reviewing, evaluating, and implementing new processes to improve efficiency and results. The Assistant Managing Director establishes sales work priorities, ensures deadlines and sales targets are met, and confirms that procedures are consistently followed. The role requires resolving customer complaints regarding sales and service, monitoring customer preferences to guide sales focus, analyzing sales statistics, projecting future sales, and evaluating profitability of products and services.

The Assistant Managing Director also recommends discount rates or special pricing plans for approval, develops plans to acquire new customers through direct sales and business-to-business marketing visits, proposes and assigns sales territories, sets sales targets for approval, and plans and coordinates training programs for sales staff to strengthen capability and performance.

Operationally, the Assistant Managing Director supports the Managing Director in directing VCON's teams, including oversight of factory and construction site activities as delegated. The role requires the ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, BOQs, and project schedules, and to apply civil engineering or architectural knowledge when reviewing construction progress, troubleshooting site issues, ensuring quality control, and coordinating effectively with engineers, architects, consultants, and contractors.

The Assistant Managing Director ensures efficient and effective day-to-day operations, monitors progress against targets, identifies bottlenecks, and drives corrective actions in coordination with department heads, while contributing to goal setting, performance management, operational analysis, and training programs that improve execution quality and team productivity.

From a financial perspective, the Assistant Managing Director works closely with finance staff to prepare comprehensive budgets aligned with company priorities. The role includes reviewing and approving expenditures within the authority delegated by the Managing Director and Board, ensuring bookkeeping and accounting procedures are properly followed, administering company funds according to the approved budget, and monitoring monthly cash flow to detect risks early.

The Assistant Managing Director provides the Board with regular, accurate reports on revenue, expenditure, and overall financial performance, while ensuring the company complies with applicable local legislation, including taxation and withholding requirements.

This position reports directly to the Managing Director and works closely with the VCON Board of Directors to support strategy execution, operational performance, sales growth, financial discipline, governance, and team development across the company.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in sales strategy development and client relationship management
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
• Ability to conduct thorough market research and analysis
• Proficient in preparing sales reports and managing a sales team
• Background in the construction industry or related field is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field
• Proficient in relevant software and tools
• Fluency in Thai and English