Sales Manager

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Sales Supervisor / Sales Manager to be based in Bangkok, Thailand, responsible for developing and managing business opportunities in the Indian automotive market.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in automotive sales and customer management in India, with direct experience working with Ford customers highly preferred. The candidate will coordinate closely with customers in India and internal teams in Thailand to develop new business, manage RFQs, quotations, projects, and customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies for the Indian automotive market.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Ford and other automotive OEM/Tier 1 customers in India.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities and potential customers.
• Manage RFQ, quotation, price negotiation, and commercial discussions.
• Follow up on new projects from RFQ, nomination, development, SOP, and mass production.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Production, Purchasing, and Logistics teams in Thailand to meet customer requirements.
• Monitor customer forecasts, orders, delivery schedules, and project status.
• Handle customer inquiries, complaints, and commercial issues.
• Conduct market research and monitor competitors and automotive market trends in India.
• Prepare sales forecasts, business development plans, and regular reports for management.
• Visit customers in India when required for business development, customer meetings, and project follow-up.
• Support management in developing long-term business strategies for the Indian market.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in automotive sales/business development.
• Proven experience in the Indian automotive market is required.
• Direct experience with Ford customers is highly preferred.
• Experience with automotive OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of RFQ, quotation, pricing, negotiation, and automotive project development.
• Strong understanding of the Indian automotive market and customer requirements.
• Good English communication skills are required.
• Hindi or another Indian language is an advantage.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and customer relationship management skills.
• Willing to travel to India when required.
• Able to work independently while coordinating effectively with teams in Thailand and India.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Candidates with direct Ford customer experience in India will be highly preferred.
• Experience with automotive components such as plastic injection, interior/exterior parts, stamping, metal parts, or other automotive components is an advantage.
• Candidates who have an existing network with Ford, automotive OEMs, or Tier 1 suppliers in India are preferred.
• Indian candidates currently working in Thailand or candidates with significant India-market automotive sales experience are welcome to apply.