Sales Manager (Chinese Speaker)

Sales Manager (Chinese Market)

📍 Sriracha, Chonburi, Thailand

💼 Full-time

🌏 Industry: Automotive Components & Manufacturing

💰 Competitive Salary Package Up to 160,000 THB/month (~35,000 RMB/month) + Performance Bonus + Relocation Support

Company Brief

A leading international automotive manufacturer from Germany with a strong presence across Asia, Europe, and other global markets. The company provides innovative engineering and manufacturing solutions to leading automotive OEMs and suppliers worldwide. Backed by decades of industry expertise, it offers a dynamic and collaborative environment focused on continuous growth, innovation, and customer success.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly driven Sales Manager to lead business development activities and strengthen market presence within the Chinese Automotive Market . This position will be responsible for expanding customer relationships, developing new business opportunities, managing strategic accounts, and driving sustainable revenue growth across China.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong network within Chinese Automotive OEMs, Tier 1 Suppliers, and Procurement Organizations , coupled with a proven track record in business development, strategic sales, and account management within the automotive manufacturing sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive business growth within the Chinese automotive market by identifying new customer opportunities, expanding existing accounts, and developing long-term strategic partnerships.
• Manage the full sales cycle , including market development, customer acquisition, RFQ management, quotation, commercial negotiations, project award, and account management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Chinese OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and key decision-makers to support long-term business growth.
• Monitor market trends, customer requirements, industry developments, and competitor activities to identify new opportunities and provide strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Product Development, and Commercial teams to ensure successful project execution and customer satisfaction.
• Support product development, value engineering, cost optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance competitiveness and profitability.
• Prepare sales forecasts, budgets, business reviews, and management reports while proactively addressing commercial risks and challenges.
• Represent the company at customer meetings, industry events, and networking activities to strengthen market presence and expand business opportunities.
• Promote strong collaboration across international teams while ensuring compliance with company policies, processes, and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, International Business, Management, Engineering, or related disciplines .
• Minimum 8 years of sales experience , including at least 5 years in Business Development, Sales Management, or Strategic Account Management within the automotive sector.
• Strong network and proven experience working with Chinese Automotive OEMs, Tier 1 Suppliers, and Procurement Teams .
• Demonstrated success in new business acquisition, market expansion, customer development, and strategic account management .
• Experience within a multinational automotive or industrial manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
• Exposure to automotive components, rubber, polymer, elastomer, plastic injection molding, or related manufacturing industries would be advantageous.
• Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English , both written and spoken.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, results-driven, and international business environment.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards would be a strong advantage.
• Willingness to travel frequently across China and the Asia region.

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Join a global automotive technology company with nearly 80 years of engineering heritage .
• Take ownership of business development within the fast-growing Chinese automotive market .
• Work closely with international teams across Asia and Europe.
• Attractive compensation package with performance-driven rewards.
• Full relocation support including Work Permit, Visa, and relocation assistance .
• Opportunity to travel and engage directly with major automotive manufacturers and suppliers across Asia.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package of up to 160,000 THB/month (~35,000 RMB/month) .
• 13th Month (Fixed Bonus) .
• Management Performance Bonus up to 25% of Annual Income .
• Company-sponsored Work Permit and Visa Support .
• Relocation assistance for overseas candidates.
• Travel support, transportation reimbursement, and business travel coverage.
• Opportunity to work within a highly international and collaborative environment.

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