Business Development Director (automotive parts industry)

Shanghai  |  Permanent

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  • Attractive pay comparing to the market; senior role
  • Great European company culture; work life balance

About Our Client
Our client is an European automotive manufacturer in Nantong. With half century history in Europe, our client build up strong reputation in automotive industry and they are expecting a fast expansion in China market in the following years. It opened China plant in year of 2005 in Nantong, Jiangsu. With continual strength and growth in the market, our client is seeking a strong Business Development Director to join their successful team based in Nantong, China.

Job Description

Provide active leadership and execution of a strategic plan for Company’s business in China. Manage and lead sales and product development strategy to achieve profitable growth requirements for targeted markets and customers in the China market.

  • Responsible for the Sales and Product Development Team in the China market. To be an active contributor to the Development of the Strategy & Commercial Action Plan for China market.
  • Responsible for the elaboration and consecution of the Annual Sales Forecast: To monitor activities against goals and objectives and to develop corrective actions to meet the set targets.
  • To research and visit all the existing and potential customers, understanding their needs and requirements, and offering our technical solution – product and service – for their application.
  • Projects follow up: To work closely with internal for product development, samples deliveries and product homologation.
  • Negotiation, under the established margins, of the sales conditions, payment terms, discounts and resells. To develop a deep knowledge of the competitors.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's Degree or above, prefer Engineering or Mechanical background
  • Above 5 year experience in a senior sales, or sales management position with either OEM or Tier 1 supplier.
  • Above 10 year experience in Automotive market.
  • Deep knowledge of the Chinese Automotive manufacturer market, especially on bus, trucks and Off road vehicles
  • High level written and oral English, and Mandarin
  • Diligence and strong sense of responsibility
  • Team work, good communication skill
  • Self-motivated, well organized and task oriented

What's On Offer

  • Attractive pay comparing to the market;
  • Senior role , report to GM and Sales & Marketing Director
  • Work life balance
  • Good European company culture

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Apply online using the form below or phone Fiona Wen on + 8621 3222 4758 quoting jobref H1047080

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