Sales Director

Job Description : SALES DIRECTOR ASEAN FOR AUTO Assume management and leadership responsibilities for planning, developing and implementing sales strategies for all product lines with customers in SEA. Develop and expedite strategies to grow revenue and market shares with respective customers. Strategize and increase penetration in our fastener business within the region. Possess working knowledge of regional automobile and auto parts industry and market trends to develop budgeting and sales strategies. Develop and drive mid to long term annual sales budget goals. Responsible for all necessary communication and coordination between sales department and other functions; Act as the main window between the customers and the organisation. Manage customers’ overall information, including service requests and customer feedback. Accomplish work designated by line manager, leadership team and other key stakeholders in the regional and global teams. Communicate effectively and establish credibility throughout the organization and with senior leadership team both regionally and globally. Lead, train, and coach regional team members to enhance employee engagement and develop a high performing team. A Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is preferred. A minimum of 18 years of work experience (preferably within automotive customer base) with minimum 8 years of supervisory/managerial experience. Familiarity with standard requirements and customer specific requirements. Good written and verbal communication skills: English language is mandatory. Customer focused mindset, able to secure team’s commitment towards goals achievement short and long-term. Able to work with all levels to get things done, building and challenging the team to work collaboratively. Provide the necessary resources e.g. headcount and equipment, and support development and feedback opportunities for the team. Positive personality attributes, see challenges as opportunities, see the impossible as the beginning of the possible. Very familiar with automobile and auto parts industry, with rich experience in business leadership.

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