China Sales VP

该职位来源于猎聘 Position Overview As the strategic head of our operations in the Chinese market, the China Sales VP will take full ownership of formulating and executing sales strategies, driving sustainable business growth amidst fierce competition in the automotive industry. This position reports directly to the thyssenkrupp Bilstein Motion Solutions China President. We are seeking a leader who combines strategic vision with execution excellence. The ideal candidate will possess not only deep-rooted expertise in the automotive industry but also keen business acumen, with the ability to leverage emerging technologies like AI to empower business operations. We expect you to lead the team with a steady and reliable leadership style, achieving dual growth in both sales revenue and profitability. Key Responsibilities -Strategic Planning & Business Leadership: Develop and execute sales strategies tailored to the Chinese market to ensure the achievement of revenue and profit targets. Demonstrate a Outstanding strategic view by anticipating industry trends and translating macro goals into organized, actionable plans. -Product & Customer Strategy Alignment: Collaborate closely with the Product Line to jointly define product roadmaps and customer strategies, ensuring a tight alignment between market demands and product offerings. -Sales Measures & KPI Management: Take full ownership of defining, implementing, and tracking sales measures across the China region. Be fully accountable for the formulation, execution, and monitoring of all sales-related KPIs, including but not limited to overdue management and billing gap analysis. -Financial Insight & Cost Control: Leverage a solid understanding of product calculation and cost structures to formulate highly competitive pricing strategies and commercial terms, maximizing profit margins while safeguarding market share. -Comprehensive Communication & Relationship Building: Serve as a key representative of the company's external image, maintaining strategic relationships with core OEM clients, industry peers, and partners. -Tech Empowerment & Innovation: Actively drive the adoption of AI and new technologies across the entire sales lifecycle (e.g., intelligent CRM, predictive analytics). Utilize technical tools to enhance sales efficiency and customer experience, keeping the company at the forefront of industry trends. -Process Compliance & Systematic Thinking: Take full accountability for the team's process compliance, demonstrating a strong respect for established procedures. Possess a clear and profound understanding of the underlying logic behind the company's various sales-related systems and operational processes. Team Leadership & Talent Development: Oversee the structural optimization and performance management of the sales team. Foster a highly accountable organizational culture, ensuring seamless communication across all levels and strong team cohesion. Qualifications -Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) or Business Management (Diplom, Bachelor, or Master). -Industry Background & Network: Over 10 years of sales management experience in the automotive industry, with a deep understanding of automotive business processes and supply chain logic. Must bring an established customer base and professional network to accelerate market penetration. -Leadership & Personal Attributes: Steady, reliable, and capable of maintaining composure and sound judgment under pressure. Possess strong leadership presence in managing teams, with an organized approach and a high sense of accountability for results. -Exceptional Communication Skills: Possess high emotional intelligence and superior communication skills. Must be able to navigate complex internal and external relationships with ease—whether negotiating with clients and competitors, collaborating with peers, or managing upwards and downwards effectively. -Tech Savviness & Learning Agility: Practical experience or exposure to new tech trends like AI and Big Data. Must be a fast learner (good at learning) who can effectively translate new knowledge into tangible business growth. -Business & Financial Acumen: Highly numerate with a strong grasp of product costing logic, capable of conducting precise commercial calculations. -Language Proficiency: Excellent command of both spoken and written English and Mandarin, with the ability to use English as a working language for executive-level dialogue.