Sales Manager

Company Description

Our Client is a leading European, family-owned industrial group specializing in high-performance engineered materials and precision components. With a global footprint spanning Europe, the Americas, and Asia, they combine robust technological expertise with a human-scale, entrepreneurial culture. As part of their strategic expansion in Southeast Asia, they are establishing a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Thailand to serve the regional market.

This is a unique opportunity to join at the ground level and play a foundational role in building their commercial presence in a key growth region.

Role Description

We are seeking one or two entrepreneurial and driven Commercial Representatives/Sales Manager to launch and develop the business in Thailand. These are hands-on, hunter roles critical to our client market entry. You will be responsible for identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities, primarily within the automotive sector (first hire) and general industrial sectors (second hire).

You will act as the face of our client company in Thailand, building their brand from the ground up, managing the entire sales cycle, and working closely with our global technical and operations teams to ensure customer success. Success in this role will lead to rapid career growth as we scale the local team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field.
• 8-10 years of proven, successful experience in B2B technical sales within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong preference for candidates with direct experience selling to the automotive supply chain (OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers) and familiarity with its processes (APQP, PPAP).
• Experience with engineered materials, specialty chemicals, precision components, or technical solutions is highly advantageous.
• A proven hunter mentality with a track record of opening new accounts and developing new markets.
• Fluency in Thai and professional English is required.
• Must be a Thai national or possess full, unrestricted work rights in Thailand.
• Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and able to thrive in an autonomous, start-up environment.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
• Rigorous, organized, and results-oriented.
• Ability to build trust quickly and work effectively across cultures with international teams.
• Willingness to travel domestically as needed (approx. 40-50%).

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