We Are Hiring: Sales Manager – Automotive, SEA
Bangkok, Thailand
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Sales Manager – Automotive (SEA) to lead our market segment development, strengthen our customer engagement, and drive sustainable growth across Southeast Asia. This role offers the opportunity to work in a highly dynamic environment, collaborate with a strong cross-border and cross-functional team, and contribute directly to shaping our longterm success. We value new ideas, initiative, and crossfunctional teamwork, and we are looking for a leader who embodies these qualities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Sales Planning
- Develop and propose short and midterm plans, including Sales and Business development for Automotive segment.
- Define strategic objectives and align KPIs with regional stakeholders.
- Ensure effective resource allocation and market segment planning.
2. Business Development
- Lead the development and execution of market and sales strategies for the Automotive segment.
- Identify new business opportunities and growth potential within the region.
- Collaborate with crossborder teams and key account leaders to support regional initiatives.
- Coordinate with internal functions—marketing, technical, and product management—to deliver valueadded solutions to customers.
- Build and expand professional networks across Southeast Asia.
3. Sales Leadership & Management
- Monitor key performance indicators and ensure achievement of sales and financial targets.
- Guide sales teams in building strong project pipelines and securing timely project closure.
- Implement structured customer engagement and visit strategies.
- Develop pricing strategies in collaboration with SEA management team and regional teams.
- Support key account owners and maintain strategic relationships with major customers.
- Strengthen customer penetration and identify optimal sales channels.
- Ensure effective use of sales tools across the sales cycle.
4. Reporting & Operational Excellence
- Provide proactive reporting on issues affecting performance or operations.
- Maintain accurate records of activities and project status updates.
- Utilize CRM tools to monitor and record sales activities, customer visits, project updates, and product net sales information.
5. Leadership & Organizational Development
- Lead, motivate, and develop a highly skilled sales team.
- Encourage open communication across levels and functions.
- Ensure the sales team members receives relevant training to perform effectively.
- Support talent development and succession planning across SEA.
- Coach team members and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Qualifications & Experience
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience
- At least 10 years of relevant experience, including 3-5 years in a leadership role.
- Strong crossborder sales management and team leadership background.
- Direct experience in Automotive OEM/OES sales and key account management.
- Solid understanding of management reporting and business financial KPIs.
Competencies
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Strategic and analytical mindset.
- Strong business acumen and a resultsoriented approach.
- Excellent sales capability and tactical execution.
- High intercultural awareness and adaptability.
Why Join Us
- Be part of a dynamic and forwardthinking organization.
- Work with a highperforming, collaborative regional team.
- Contribute to an environment that welcomes innovation, encourages initiative, and values continuous improvement.
- Play a key role in shaping the future of our Automotive business across Southeast Asia.
Interested Candidates
We welcome applications from experienced and motivated professionals.
Please submit your resume or contact us for more information at [Confidential Information]
